Vejetha Sajeevan
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Project 1
### Given Data- Floor thickness: \( t = 120 \text{ mm} = 0.12 \text{ m} \)- Density of concrete: \( \rho = 24 \text{ kN/m}^3 \)- Floor finish and mechanical loads: \( 3 \text{ kPa} \)- Live load: \( 5 \text{ kPa} \)- Modulus of elasticity of concrete: \( E = 10 \text{ GPa} \)- Beam dimensions: \( 500 \text{ mm} \times…
03 Jun 2024 01:44 PM IST
Project 2
Aim - To Model & Design a Proposed PEB Warehouse using STAAD. Pro. Introduction - Here we model and design the PEB warehouse building. As per given description, material data, specification we can design it. PEB - Pre engineered buildings are factory built buildings shipped to site and assembled by bolting together. The…
14 May 2023 12:08 PM IST
Week 12 Challenge
Design of Foundation in STAAD Foundation 1. Isolated Footing Design isolated footing for a column 300 mm x 450 mm, carrying axial load of 1500 kN and Mu = 150 kNm using STAAD. Foundation. Assume that the moment is reversible. The safe bearing capacity of the soil is 200 kN/m2 at a depth of 1 metre from ground level. Use…
09 May 2023 07:59 AM IST
Week 11 Challenge
Analysis & Design of Pipe Rack Structure in STAAD.pro Question 1:- Friction load determination A pipe carrying LNG rests on the shoe having vertical force of 125 kN. Calculate the Friction load on the axis. Also find the friction force, if TEFLON pad is used between shoe and pipe support. Aim:- To calculate…
09 May 2023 06:47 AM IST
Project 1
Aim:- To Model and Desogn a Proposed Coil Centre in Chennai using STAAD Pro. Procedure:- Step 1:- First we have model and design a Main Frame with Lean (Grid 2). Open STAAD Pro Software, and create a new file. In Geometry Tab, Create a Main frame model using Nodes, Beams and Mirror commands…
07 May 2023 08:32 AM IST
Week 10 Challenge
Modeling , Analysis & Design of Industrial building (PEB/Truss) in STAAD pro. Purlin & Girts number determination problem Calculate total number of purlins and girts required for the building with following inputs Given Data:- Rafter span = 50 m Bay spacing = 8 m Roof slope = 1 in 10 Therefore Roof height = 2.5…
07 May 2023 08:26 AM IST
Week 9 Challenge
Solution: Aim:To design a 3 hinged pitched roof frame of a steel building. Given: Assume no wind load acting on the walls and roof. Analyse the frame structure and draw bending moment, shear force and axial force diagrams of the frame. The slope of the roof is 1 in 10 and the roof is accessible for maintenance purpose…
07 May 2023 08:24 AM IST
Week 8 Challenge
Q1. To apply the loads in STAAD.Pro as per the given specifications, follow the steps below: Open the STAAD.Pro project in which the structure has been modeled. Go to the Loads tab and click on New Load Case. Create a new load case called "DL" for Dead Load. In the Properties section, select "Self Weight" and click on…
04 May 2023 12:53 PM IST
Week 7 Challenge
1. To model a structure with the given details in Staad.Pro, follow these steps: Open Staad.Pro and create a new file for the project.Define the units of measurement for the project by going to "Utilities" > "Units" and selecting the appropriate units.Define the material properties for the structure by going to…
28 Apr 2023 11:01 PM IST
Week 6 Challenge
1. 2. Design of deck slab 3. Axial Force Type - Lateral force or Horizontal force with pinned supportBracing Type - Diagonal Bracing in that diagonal brace back. Axial Force Type - Lateral force or Horizontal force with pinned supportBracing Type - K type Bracing Axial Force Type - Lateral force or…
09 Nov 2022 09:36 AM IST
Week 5 Challenge
Design of Plate Girder 1. Shear resistance of web problem Determine PG Web thickness for given load without stiffener For a PG of size 1200 x 300 x 25x 10, Check if the web is adequate to carry a factored shear force of 1000 kN. Yield strength of plate fy is 250 Mpa. 2. Check whether intermediate stiffener required…
09 Nov 2022 05:01 AM IST
Week 4 Challenge
1. ISMB 500 : - b/tf = 180/17.2 = 10.46 < 10.6 hence section is compact/ ISMC 200 : - b/tf = 7.5/11.4 =6.57 <9.4 , hence section is plastic. PG 1300x450x50x12 :- b/tf =450/50 = 9< 9.4 , hence is plastic. 2TSA 75x75x6 :- b/tf = d/t = 75/6 =12.5 < 15.7, section is semi compact. RHS 150x100x10 :- d/tw =…
26 Oct 2022 06:26 AM IST
Week 3 Challenge
. i, Effective length factor determination problem Height of column is 10 m and it is effectively restrained in mid height in one direction (in Z direction) but free to move in other direction (Y direction). Bottom of column is Fixed and top of column is Free. Calculate effective length factor of columns in following cases…
29 Sep 2022 06:38 AM IST
Week 2 Challenge
1. Net Area for tension member calculation problem Calculate the net section area for the tension member as shown in Figure below. The plate size is 260 x 20 thick and Bolt size is 20 mm. Plate – Drilled Hole ans) b = 260mm d = 20mm d0 = 20 - 2 = 18mm t = 20mm No. of bolts = ((b - 2xe)/p )+1 P = 2.5d…
28 Sep 2022 03:46 AM IST
Project 2_Design & Analysis of a Hostel building at Guwahati, Assam
Aim:- To design and analyze of G+3 Hostel building in ETABS and Foundation in CSI SAFE.Introduction:-The procedure for analysis and design of a given building will depend on the type of building its complexity, the number of stories, etc.First, the architectural drawings of the building are studied, the structural system…
12 Dec 2021 08:02 PM IST
Foundation Design using SAFE
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…
12 Dec 2021 07:44 PM IST
Design of Shallow Foundation (Isolated Footings)
Aim:- To design the square footing using the given details.Introduction:-Footings which are provided under each column independently are called as Isolated footings.They are usually square, rectangular or circular in section.Footing is laid on PCC. Before laying PCC, termite control liquid is sprayed on top face of PCC…
04 Nov 2021 07:48 PM IST
Structural Modelling using Etabs 2018
Aim : To analysis a G+7 building with th same floor plan through out the levels. The structural model must comply with provisions of IS 1893 and IS 13920. To Run a modal response spectrum analysis and check analysis results of the etabs model for inter-storey drift requirements, vertical & planar irregularities,…
04 Nov 2021 07:37 PM IST
Analysis & Design of RCC shear walls in the model using ETABS
Aim : To Extract values of longitudinal steel ratio, boundary element length and shear reinforcing ratio from the design results and Provide cross sectional steel arrangement of the shear wall from its base up to terrace, in compliance with provisions of IS 13920 – 2016. PROCEDURE : step 1: open Etabs…
29 Oct 2021 01:58 PM IST
Reinforcement detailing of Columns from ETABS output
Aim: To Provide details of longitudinal reinforcement for the two columns, from foundation to terrace level. Procedure : Step 1 : Using the same etabs structure in the last challenge , open the structure in elevation mode. Step 2 : click on start design/check option in the( design drop down -> concrete frame…
29 Oct 2021 11:13 AM IST
Reinforcement Detailing of Beams from ETABS output
Aim:- To design the beams in detail from the Etabs 2018.To provide details of longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the given two continuous beams.To calculate the value of maximum shear force in any one of the spans in the continuous beams. Step:-1First we have to open the challange 7 page and download the challenge.After…
29 Oct 2021 10:02 AM IST
Projefct 1_Comparative study of different storey buildings for Seismic forces
Aim: To have a comparative study on;Factors influencing the dynamic characteristics of different storey building for seismic forceFactors influencing the Natural Period of different storey building for seismic forceFactors influencing the Mode shape of oscillations of different storey building for seismic forceIntroduction:…
18 Oct 2021 07:29 AM IST
Modelling of 25 storey building with the specified properties using ETABS
Open etabs and select new model and make the following settings. an interface appears as shown ,click the custom grid spacing and maintain the spacing as 4min both x and y direction. click ok, a box appears,enter the stories upto 25 maintaing height of 3m except for base to plinthwhich is 1.5m and 1st storey is entered…
18 Oct 2021 07:03 AM IST
Conceptual design of a building with columns and shear walls
1. TYPE-1:The four shear walls are symmetrically placed and are in uniform size. Because of this there will be uniform distribution of seismic forces.Walls are placed in L shape. Because of these heavy biaxial stresses will be imposed on them, due to this the floor below the walls will undergo heavydeformation.Lateral…
28 Sep 2021 08:42 AM IST
Concept on positioning of Columns
1. Symmetry : Since there is an absolute symmetry in the plan shown ,the mass is distributed evenly .It will tend to reduce the horizontal displacements in both X and Y directions and also in orthogonal horizontal directions. Redundancy : In the diagram shown , in the border /periphery of the plan it is seen…
12 Sep 2021 06:49 PM IST
Understanding the concepts on Degrees of Freedom
06 Sep 2021 05:16 PM IST
Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo
1) Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve.Answer:Dynamo is an open source visual programming language for Revit, written by designers and construction professionals. Its a programming language that allows you to type lines of code; while also creating an…
30 Aug 2021 02:27 PM IST
Calculation of Stiffness in Structural elements
1.AIm: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 El = El Lateral stiffness of the one story frame:This structure can be analyzed by any of the standard methods, including momentdistribution. Here we use the definition…
17 Aug 2021 07:56 AM IST
Identification of Cracks
1.What is the mode of failure or damage of the beams in the figure above? Would you characterize the case as damage or as a failure? Are the damages repairable? Elaborate. a. Here the figures shows shear failure, it mostly happens in beams. Shear failures in beams are caused by the diagonal cracks near the support…
11 Aug 2021 05:46 PM IST
Usage of Navigation tool , Timeliner and Clash Detection test using Naviswork
Aim: Using the Architecture/ Structure Project file developed and exporting the Revit architecture and structure model to Navisworks Cache file following the export settingsProcedure:1. Opening the Architectural models of previous weeks and viewing in 3D view2. Clicking on export option in the file tab and selecting…
17 Jul 2021 07:34 PM IST
Preparing Schedule & Cost Estimation for a building using REVIT
Introduction:Schedules: A schedule is a tabular display of information, extracted from the properties of the elements in a project. A schedulecan list every instance of the type of element you are scheduling, or it can collapse multiple instances onto a single row, based onthe schedule's grouping criteria.The schedule…
12 Jul 2021 09:34 PM IST
Structural analysis of a buidling using Robot Structural Analysis
1.) HVAC Systems:HVAC systems are responsible for the regulation of heat, airflow, ventilation, and air conditioning of an entire building. Youwon’t see the machines when you enter the building but you will most certainly feel the effects of a comfortable and wellventilated workplace.Here are some of the top reasons…
12 Jul 2021 08:49 PM IST
Creating Architectural and Structural model with 3D rendering using REVIT
1)The project i choose to build is an office building 2) Assumptions for geographic and location details for your project modellingMy building is constructed in the commercial area, Kochi, kerala.My building is constructed in the plain area(geographic)Infront of my building there is a three-lane road with the width…
12 Jul 2021 08:24 PM IST
Usage of Collaborate tool in REVIT
1)AIM: To set project base point and project shared coordinates for the project.PROCEDURE:STEP 1 (To create project shared coordinates )1. open architectural template2. open manage tab3. click on project coordinates >specific shared coordinates.4. In north /south type O 'O". 5. In east/west type O'O".STEP 2 (To create…
12 Jul 2021 07:28 PM IST
Introduction to National Building Code and Steps in a Construction project
1. BUILDING CODES of standard modelling. A model building code organisation is a set of building codes that are developed and maintained bya standard organisation. This standard organisation operates indenpently of the jurisdiction or area inwhich the building code standards are being developed. Local government or councils…
10 Jul 2021 07:47 PM IST
3D Creation of Celing, Roof, Architectural plan, Structural plan, Sectional view, Elevation view and Camera specific view for a house plan using REVIT
Aim: To model a ceiling above the architectural plan created.Procedure:Step 1:Open the project created. Click on the first floor in plan view. Click on the ceiling from the architectural tab.Step 2:Click on the sketch and select pick lines select the exterior wall faces click on ok. Step 3:Create a ceiling above the open…
10 Jul 2021 07:29 PM IST
Creating Walls, Partition walls and Floors for a residential layout using REVIT
AIM:- To create a floor plan and need to apply the materials and thickness using the property browser.To align the floor plan with grids created from week 2.INTRODUCTION:-Building material is material used for construction. Many naturally occurring substances, such as clay, rocks, sand, andwood, even twigs and leaves,…
10 Jul 2021 05:19 PM IST
Creating Levels, Grids, Layout and model elements for a residential unit using REVIT
1. BIM and its benfit over 2d CAD tool.BIM is Building Information Modelling.It is a concept created by autodesk.Revit helps in achieving BIM as a process.Features in BIM:BIM is divided into 2 concepts:a) Coordination: is the key feature in BIM.It helps in coordination of multiple disciplines.Like revit offers in coordination…
05 Jul 2021 08:01 PM IST
Introduction to REVIT concepts
Introduction:Revit is a Building Information Modelling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineeers, mechanical,electrical and plummbing(MEP) engineers, designers and contractors. Revit supports a multidiscipline design process forcollaborative design. Its powerful tools lets us to use the intelligent…
03 Jul 2021 03:34 PM IST
Creating 3D Isometric view of various structural elements in AutoCAD
AIM:- To create a 3D isometric view of the given building with plan and elevation.INTRODUCTION:-An isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object, room, building or design on a 2D surface.One of the defining characteristics of an isometric drawing, compared to other types of 3D representation, is that the finalimage…
28 Jun 2021 07:20 PM IST
Project 2_Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad
AIM OF THE PROJECT- Creating a 3D rendered model for a Residential Building in AutoCad.INTRODUCTION- COMMANDS USED FOR DRAWING THE 3D RENDERED VIEW OF BUILDING ARE AS FOLLOWS.- Extrude- Location: Draw > Modeling > ExtrudeThis AutoCAD 3D Extrude command allows the user to create a 3D object by extruding a 2D…
28 Jun 2021 07:19 PM IST
Creating various 3D Models like Furniture, Footing, Girder, Column drop with panel and Gable Wall in AutoCad
AIM: To create 3D model and view of:1. Furniture element2. Isolated footing3. AASTHO type girder4. Drop column with panel5. A wallCommands 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, click on workspace switching…
28 Jun 2021 07:02 PM IST
Creation of Multiple viewports, Scaling the drawing and setting in Template in AutoCad
AIM: To Create a layout of the plan and section A of the project in challenges 7 .PROCEDURE:In the command prompt type units > mm> decimalIn the command prompt type limax >100,100In the command prompt type limits>0,0In the command prompt type layout > template>Tutorial arch .mIn the command prompt…
28 Jun 2021 12:47 PM IST
Creating Kitchen layout, Hatching of Architectural elements and sectional view of an Industrial Building in AutoCad
AIM: To Create the Kitchen Layout and to Also, use proper dimension techniques to dimension the kitchen layout. Also, insert textwherever required. All dimensions are in mm.Procedure:step 1:units are set to mmlimits and limax are also setzoom comand is also usedStep 2:In the command prompt type rec and the dimensions are…
28 Jun 2021 12:11 PM IST
Creating Bar Bending schedule, Different Door types, and Creation of standard drawing templates using AutoCad
Aim: To create:1. Template, inserting text and attributes2. Doors of warehouse and placing it in blocks3. Electrical legend and making it blocks4. Different types of door for residential project5. Drawing bars, making it as block and making it as a table as bar bending schedule.Commands used:1. Block.2. Insert.3. Attributes.4.…
28 Jun 2021 11:25 AM IST
Project 1 _Creating an Architectural plan for the provided plot size and develop relevant basic structural drawings
AIM : TO CREATE ARCHITECTURAL PLAN FOR THE PROVIDED PLOT AND DEVELOPING BASIC STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS Architectural Drawing1. Site Plan2. Ground Floor Plan3. First Floor Plan4. Elevation5. SectionStructural Drawing1. Column Layout Plan2. Beam Layout Plan3. Footing Layout PlanIntroduction :-The general commands used for drawing…
28 Jun 2021 10:01 AM IST
Creating a Layout, Section and Elevation with dimensions using AutoCad
AIM : TO CREATE PLAN AND SECTION OF THE GIVEN FIGURES PROCEDURE : STEP 1. : SET LIMITS USING LIMITS COMMAND DRAW LINE OF LENGTH 16388MM VERTICALLY AND AT THE END OF THIS LINE, DRAW 12150MM HORIZONTALLY COMPLETE THE OUTLINE OF THE PLAN. GIVE OFFSET DISTANCE OF 230MM FOR THE OUTER LINE DRAW INNER…
28 Jun 2021 07:02 AM IST
Creating a Wardrobe detailed drawing, Floor Plan, Kitchen Layout and Column Detail using AutoCad
AIM : TO SKETCH THE ELEVATIONA ND DETAILS OF THE WARDROBES GIVEN RESULT : THE ELEVATION AND DETAILS ARE : AIM : TO SKETCH THE FLOOR PLAN GIVEN RESULT : THE SKETCH IS SHOWN BELOW AIM : TO CREATE THE KITCHEN LAYOUT AS GIVEN RESULT : THE KITCHEN LAYOUT IS SHOWN AIM : TO SKETCH…
27 Jun 2021 05:14 PM IST
Creation of Column Schedule and Drawing Template using AutoCad
AIM : TO CREATE A COLUMN SCHEDULE AS GIVEN PROCEDURE: 1. DRAW THE OUTLINE OF THE SCHEDULE USING POLYLINE 2. CREATE THE COLUMN C1, C1a, C2, C2a, C3, OUTSIDE THE COLUMN USING POLYLINES BY GIVING THE CORRECT DIMENSIONS OF THE COLUMNS RESPECTIVELY . 3. MOVE THE DRAWN COLUMN INTO THE SCHEDULE OUT LINE 4. USING MULTILINE…
27 Jun 2021 04:48 PM IST
Creating a Residence Layout, Seating plan, Toilet and Utility room plan using AutoCad
1. AIM : TO CREATE THE RESIDENCE PLAN GIVEN PROCEDURE: 1. DRAW THE OUTLINE OF THE PLAN INNER WALL GIVEN . USING LAYER PROPERTIES GIVE DIFFERENT COLOURS FOR DIFFERENT ELEMENTS 2. THEN USING OFFSET DRAW 9.0' DISTANCE ANOTHER OUTLINE. SHOWING THE WALL THICKNESS 3. GIVE WALL THICKNESS 4.5' WHEREVER NECESSARY 4.…
27 Jun 2021 04:22 PM IST
Drafting of various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad
AIM : To Draft various geometries using Chamfer, Fillet tool in AutoCad 1. AIM : TO CREATE GEOMETRY PROCEDURE: create a line using command L and the coordinates are 0,0 & 3,0 relative coordinates are 2.12<135 and other coordinates is @2.83<90 next is -2,0 then closecreate a circle using command…
22 Jun 2021 10:15 AM IST
Creating a Floor plan, Footing detail and Isometric view using AutoCad
-AIM: TO CREATE FLOOR PLAN, FOOTING DETAIL AND ISOMETRIC VIEW USING AUTOCAD THE OBJECTIVE IS TO USE AUTOCAD TOOLS SUCH AS OFFSET, CHAMFER, DIMENSION, FILLETS, ORTHO MODE ETC, AND GET WELL VERSED WITH IT SO THAT IT WOULD BE EASY TO USE AUTOCAD. AIM : CROSS-SECTION OF LOAD-BEARING WALL OVER SPREAD FOOTING STEP 1:…
21 Jun 2021 07:31 AM IST
Creation of geometries by Coordinate system methods using AutoCad
AIM : To Create the geometries from P1 to P2 using all the coordinates system methods. PROCEDURE: HERE WE CREATE BASIC DRAWINGS THEN USING GIVEN DIMENSIONS AND USING ALL CO-ORDINATES. USING THE Line tool to create the geometries AND circle tool IS USED WHEREVER IT IS NECESSARY. RESULT: LEARN THE METHOD…
18 Jun 2021 12:54 PM IST
Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and Calculation of Loads as per IS code
Aim : sketch a G +1 residential plan according to vastu shastra Procedure: draw a plan according to vastu shastra Site Selection and Measurements of Site: For any building land is the basic requirements and utmost care should be taken in it selection. Land with low soil density is preferable for…
27 May 2021 10:30 PM IST
Project on Concrete Mix Design for various grades of Concrete
MIX DESIGN FOR M35 GRADE CONCRETE WITH FLY ASH 1. TARGET MEAN STRENGTH F'ck= fck +1.65x s s = 5 N/mm2 from table 1 IS 10262:2009, standard deviation, s fck = 35N/mm2 F'ck = 35 +1.65 x5 =43.5N/mm2 2. WATER CEMENT RATIO assume atmospheric condition…
25 May 2021 10:29 AM IST