Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom

Aim & Introduction - To design a multi-story Residential Building located in Bangalore using STAAD Pro Connect Edition. ProcedureUnit weight of the materialsReinforced Cement Concrete = 25 kN/m^3 Plain Cement Concrete = 24 kN/m^3 Cement Concrete Screed = 20 kN/m^3 Cement Masonry Units = 22 kN/m^3 Structural Steel =…

1. 1. State the primary load cases to be considered for design. ANS: The primary load cases to be considerd for the design are the• Dead load • Live load/Imposed load • Wind load • Earth quakeload 2. What is One - Way slab? ANS: One-way slab• The ratio of the longer span to the shorter span is…

AIM:1.1 How will you assign Circular section to column?Introduction :• Column are the vertical member in the Structure that can be of varing size in dimesions • The circular section of column are provided at the upper floor of the building for the better load carrying andaccess purpose Procedure:• Create…

1.1• Select STAAD Import from the backstage.The Import from STAAD.Pro dialog opens. • Click ...) in General settings to browse and select a STAAD.Pro (* std) file to • Select Use Mapping File in Section Mapping settings, and then click [...] to browse and select a mapping file toimport. Note: Mapping files are delivered…

GIVEN - Cross section area = 500 X 700 mm = 0.5 x 0.75 m = 0.375 m^2              Moment of inertia (I) = bd^3/12 = 0.5 x 0.75^3/12 = 0.0175 m^4              Modulus of elastisity (E) = 10 GPa = 10000000 kN/m²          …

QUESTION: Develop general arrangement for the RC office building. Analyze and design the building as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer the attached plan and elevation. The building to be designed for dead, live, wind and seismic loading. Report of each member to be generated and extract drawings…

1. Generate report for the steel building design from challenges 1 - 6 along with the loading summary. Aim - To generate report for steel building design with loading summary Tools Used - Open, Model Report, Building Loading, Loadcase Summary, Show Report. Procedure -Open the steel structure and click on model report.…

1.Design the slab and foundation of the model. Outline the thought process for designing of the elements (column, beam, slab and foundations) Aim - To design the slab and foundation of the model. Tools Used - Ist Order analysis, Analysis all (static), Status, check panel Properties window etc.Procedure -Open the file created…

Aim: To design the RC columns and beams after the analysis. Procedure:• Open the saved Tekla file. • Now right click the member to be designed, and then select interactive design and select static. Designing Columns• Select Static from the Interactive Design, after that, a dialogue box appears. • This…

Aim: To generate report for the steel building design. Procedure:• Open the saved Tekla model • Now go to the report option from the Ribbon and select model report • Now select the load cases and combinations summary to obtain report. •Click on the show report to obtain the report • We can change…

1. Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Finishes of 50mm Slab thickness as per the design Brick wall load Roofing load Aim - To calculate dead load in design based on IS Code and apply on model. Tools Used - Load Cases, Full Udl, Area Load, Property Window. Calculation…

Q1. AIM: Setup model for RC building design and based on following parameters for cover MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND ABOVE GROUND Column 50 mm 40 mm Beam 30 mm 25 mm Slab 30 mm 25 mm Pilecap 75 mm   Foundation 50 mm   PROCEDURE• Open Tekla structural design • Go to settings->Structure…

QUESTION Analyze and design a steel building to 10T CRANE as per IS standard code in TEKLA STRUCTURAL DESIGNER. Refer the attached plan and elevation. Provide bracings and moment connection for lateral stability. Consider dead, live, equipment and wind loading. Consider the brick wall loading for 150mm thick and 1.5 KN…

AIM: Summarize your study for the bending moment, shear force and deflection diagrams for the elemen modelPROCEDURE• Initally open the Tekla file you saved prviously • After opening the file->We ste the Seismic data in the structure • To set->go to load panel->Under seismic load go to Seismic wizard…

QUESTION: 1 Generate manual wind loading in the design report based Is code as per the following input• Basic wind speed = 39m/s • Terrain category 2 ANS-AIM: To Generate manual wind loading in the design report based Is code as per the given input TOOLS USED: Excel ,Calculator.  PROCEDURE:1. First…

1.Aim: To Calculate dead load in design report based on IS code and apply dead load on the model Procedure:Load calculations:• Dead Load=1.2 kn/m^2 • Finishes=500mmx24 kn/m^3 = 1.2 kn/m^2 •Brick wall load =0.15x20x5.2=15.6 kn/m^2 (Ground to intermediate floor) • Brick wall load =0.15x20x6.8=20.5…

  1. Create beam properties for First floor and model the beams AIM: To create beam properties and model primary and secondary beams on the Ground floor, First floor, Roof level INTRODUCTION: Tekla structure, basic building objects are provided and detailed further. Columns, Beams is modelled and properties are assigned…

Challange-2: To model columns for industrial steel structure using TSDIntroduction: In This Challange we need to create columns for Industrial Steel using Tekla Structural Designer Software. Here we are using challange 1 Grid as posted in Challange 1, and hence by using this grid alignment we ll positioned the columns…

To plan a structural layout and to create grids using TSD PART 1 AIM: To Summarize the user interface in TSD with the for the following items: • Project Workspace - How to access and usage • Scene Content - Demonstrate the use of scene content • Create two scene views • Loading drop list- How to access…

In this project, participants will get to experience the entire design process from modelling, analysis, design, and preparation of construction drawings. The architectural drawings of a G+3 RCC building is provided. The following information on the building is to be used: Location – Guwahati, Assam Function –…

AIM: Model the isolated footing provided in week 11 challenge on SAFE. Analyze and design it to verify the size, depth and steel provided as per calculations. INTRODUCTION CSI SAFE (Slab Analysis by the Finite Element Method) is the best tool for designing concrete slabs and foundations. SAFE provide easiness to engineer…

AIM:To create a model of g+7 building given in the arhitectural drawing as per the provisions of IS 1893 and is 13920 followed by response spectrum analysis. PROCEDURE: plan is plotted according to the dimensions given in the architectural plan using grids and storeys. now the material properties are added such as grade…

AIM :The etabs file for a G+6 building is provided. Run the analysis and design the RCC shear walls (show in the etabs model). The following challenge deals specifically with the shear wall of size 300x1500 at grid A-11 in the structural model.• Extract values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and…

Aim:To Providing details of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the two continuous beams using ETABS Step 1:1) After downloading the model given in the question, click the Concrete frame design tool in the ribbon tab. 2) Choose Select design combinations 3) Select the appropriate combination from the dialogue box…

Aim: To Providing details of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the two continuous beams using ETABS Step 1.1) After downloading the model given in the question, click the Concrete frame design tool in the ribbon tab.2) Choose Select design combinations3) Select the appropriate combination from the dialogue box4)…

Effect of mass on T: Compare fundamenl of natural periods of buildings H, J and K.have the buildings become more flexible or stiff due to change in mass? AIM - To Compare fundamental natural periods of buildings H, j and K. using ETA8S Procedure: Building HStep 11) Click the Define tab and click section properties2)…

Aim: To Model a 25 storey building on ETABS 2019 with structural properties as specified below. Ground floor or plinth floor level can be taken at a height of 1.5 metres from the base. Each of the successive 25 storeys has a storey height of 3 metres Procedure: Step 1: Open ETABS software. Click the File menu and choose…

Question 1:The building shown, 20 × 35 m in plan, has columns on a 5 × 5 m grid and shear walls (with dimensions shown in m, 250 mm in thickness) in three alternative arrangements, (a), (b), (c), all with the same total cross-sectional area of the shear walls. Compare the three alternatives, taking into account…

Question 1: Comment on the layout of the framing plan concerning earthquake resistance in the two horizontal directions X or Y (dots are columns, lines depict beams). Look into aspects of symmetry, redundancy and bi-directional stiffness and ductility. Answer: 1.Symmertry Having a look over the aspects of symmetry of the…

Question 1: A five storey structure with 5 translational DOF is shown here. Each storey has mass ‘m’. The eigenvalue problem has been solved and the 5 periods of vibration Tn and their corresponding mode shapes, φn has been derived. The fundamental period of vibration (T1 = 2 seconds) and…

Question 1: Compute lateral stiffness of the one story frame with an intermediate realistic stiffness of the beam. The system has 3 DOFs as shown. Assume L = 2h and Elb = Elc     Question 2: For the following structures: Determine the number of degrees-of-freedom for dynamic analysis Establish the equation…

Q1.What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate a) This crack will be formed due to the flexural failure of a beam. The flexural strength, known as modulus of rupture, bend strength, or fracture strength, is a material property, defined as the stress in a…

Q1) Use the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed by you in Week 6 to 8. Export the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settings discussed in class Answer Aim: Using the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed and exporting the Revit architecture and structure…

Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo   Introduction: Dynamo is an open source visual programming language for Revit, written by designers and construction professionals. Its a programminglanguage that allows you to type lines of code: while also creating…

Q1. Use the shortcut keys in Revit discussed in class to complete the following tasks and list them below a. Using 3D model create a section box b. To create similar doors and windows in a floor plan layout c. To reduce the thickness of lines visible in plan views d. To apply override settings to a floor in the model section…

Q1) What are HVAC systems? Why are they essential in the modeling of buildings? ANSWER: HVAC systemis one of the most important component in the modelling of a building. The term HVAC stands for HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING. Now in these terms, Heating is to increase the temperature of the input air which…

Q1). Select the type of structure you want to build from one of the three below: a. Multi-Unit Residential Apartment b. Office Buildings c. School   ANSWER:From the above the options of type of structure to build a building, 1) need to pick a multi-unit residential Apartment.     Q2)Assume reasonable assumptions…

Q1) Open an architectural template. Using the Manage tab set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project.   Aim: To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project.   Procedure: To create project shared coordinates: Open architectural tab. Open Manage tab. Click…

Q1) Why are building codes or standards essential for the modeling/ efficiency of drawings in Revit ?   ANSWER: BUILDING CODES of standard modelling. A model building code organisation is a set of building codes that are developed and maintained by a standard organisation. This standard organisation operates indenpently…

Q1.Based on the project saved from Week 3, proceed from the First Floor Level. Model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level.   AIM: To model a Ceiling from the architecture tab above the walls at the first-floor level.   INTRODUCTION: The creation of Ceilings within…

Q1. Use the project file created from Week 2. Use it for this assignment. Based on your layout from week 2, using floor tool under architecture tab and select the floor with appropriate material and thickness using the property browser create a layout in the Ground floor Level Align the floor plan with grids created from…

Q1. What is BIM? Summarize the features of BIM and benefits of using BIM over 2D CAD tools. Building Information Modelling (BIM)- Building information modeling (BIM) is a process supported by various tools, technologies and contracts involving the generation and management of digital representations of physical and functional…

Q1. From the file menu, create a new project (Structural / Architectural / Construction template ) and name the project appropriately   Aim: To Create a new project and name the project appropriately   Introduction: Revit is an Autodesk product and is a building information modeling software for architects,…

AIM : Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad.   COMMANDS : Extrude-Location: Draw > Modeling > Extrude This AutoCAD 3D Extrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding a 2D face along a line or path. Sweep- Location: Draw > Modeling > Sweep This command helps…

AIM: To draw the 3d isometric view of: 1. Building given plan and elevation 2. Facade of a building 3. Stair 4. Spread footing   COMMANDS USED: 1. Extrude. 2. Offset. 3. UCS. 4. Box. 5. Union. 6. Subtract. 7. Move. 8.3d orbit. 9. Boundary. 10. Sweep. 11. Render.   Q1.3d isometric view of a building Aim: To create…

AIM: To create 3D model and view of: 1. Furniture element 2. Isolated footing 3. AASTHO type girder 4. Drop column with panel 5. A wall   Commands used: 1. Extrude 2. Offset. 3. UCS 4. Box 5. Union. 6. Subtract. 7. Move. 8.3d orbit 9. Loft 10. Sweep. 11. Cone. 12. Region. 13. Boundary.   PROCEDURE: Open the AutoCAD,…

Q1)Create a layout of the Plan and Section A of the project in Challenges 7, using the template Tutorial mArch.dwt in a scale as given in the Figure. Use the MV command to create the viewport of the size as shown in Figure. Also, use ATTEDIT command To edit the information in the title block. Use A1 size for the layout.…

Q1.Aim: To Create the Kitchen Layout and to Also, use proper dimension techniques to dimension the kitchen layout. Also, insert text wherever required. All dimensions are in mm.   Procedure:   step 1: units are set to mm firmits and limax are also set zoom comand is also used Steps for drawing Below Counter Plan…

Q1. AIM: To Create Custom_titleblock and Custom2_titleblock using Attributes and block command from Autocad software.   PROCEDURE:   Step 1(custom1_tittleblock). In the command prompt type L to draw the lines In ribbon tab> Annotate> Mtline (to draft the text) Go to properties tab to change the colour…

AIM:Design and Draft a layout of a residential building with the following details:   Develop the following:  1. Architectural Drawing (Floor Plan, Elevations, and Sections) 2. Structural Drawing (Column, Bean, Footing Plan)   INTRDOUCTION: Plot Size: 60'x20' (18.3m x6m) Orientation-Facing East Taking exterior…

AIM : Draw a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad   PROCEDURE - Commands used for drawing the plans and drawings below are as follows 1. Line: Draw lines in AutoCAD 2. Polygon: Draws polygons with three or more sides 3. Rectangle: Used to draw rectangles 4. Circle: Command used to draw…

Q1. DRAWING NO. 1 AIM: To draw the elevation and details of a wardrobe as shown in the figure. After sketching, you need to provide the dimensions and text with the use of layers.   PROCEDURE: STEP 1: Units are set to mm Limits and limax are also set Zoom command is also used STEP 2: In the command line type…

AIM :To create a column schedule as shown in the figure. PROCEDURE : STEP1 In the command prompt type line to create tables In the command prompt type ST (text style) > romans.shx (font name) > 8" (height) left (justify). In the command prompt type text to text the given text in the drawing. In the command prompt…

Aim: To draw the layout of a residence plan.   Commands used. 1.XL-V OR XL-H. 2. Offset 3. Fillet 4. Extend 5. Trim.   Procedures - First create a new.AutoCAD file with imperial settings Make sure that ini units the type is "Engineering (as the dimension is in feet and inches) and also set the precision. Set…

Drafting of various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad   Aim: To draw the given skecthes using AutoCAD software.   Procedure for Drawing 1: Open autocad software click on wizard the advance settings and set the units as decimal. Set the angle in degree with base angle as east and mark the angle…

Cross section of load bearing wall over spread footing.   Aim: To draw cross section of wall over footing.   Commands used Line Rectangle Trip Procedure: Step:1-Create rectangle by typing "REC in command box Specify the first corner point as (5,5) Specify the length of rectangle = 0.9 units in command box Specify…

AIM: To Create a the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods.   INTRODUCTION: • In this Challenge we create a basic drawings that followed by given dimensions using all coordinates system and the help of Line and Circle Command. • Use the Imperial Template and the Decimal Units…

AIM:To prepare a residential plan for G+1 floor according to vaastu shastra and to calculate corresponding loads for components of house   PROCEDURE:   DETAILED INTRODUCTION The total land area considered for the residential plan is 12.8 m x 15.5 m PLAN FOR GROUND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR IS SHOWN   ASSUMED DIMENSIONS OF…

AIM: To Calculate the Concrete Mix Design for M35 grade concrete with fly ash & M50 grade concrete without Fly ash   INTRODUCTION:   Concrete mix design is the method of finding the precise proportion of cement, sand and aggregates for concrete to achieve the target strength in structures, therefore concrete…