Analysis and Design of an RCC Building Intended for Dairy Research and Extension Centre

Abstract

The principle objective of this project is to analyze and design a multi-storey building [G+1 (3 dimensional frame)]. The design involves load calculations manually and analyzing the whole structure by structural analysis software Staad.Pro. The design methods used in Staad.Pro analysis are Limit State Design conforming to Indian Standard Code of Practice. Staad.Pro features a state-of-the-art user interface, visualization tools, powerful analysis and design engines with advanced finite element and dynamic analysis capabilities. Initially the analysis of a simple two-dimensional frame was carried out and the results were manually checked for the accuracy. The results proved to be very accurate. A G+1 storey building (2-D Frame) was analysed and designed initially for all possible load combinations of dead, live and seismic loads. Further, the analysis and design of the full G+1 3-D RCC frame under various load combinations was analysed and designed for two regions—one in seismic zone-I and other in seimic zone-V. The cost estimation of the structure was done for both the regions using the rates provided in CSR 2010 (Common Schedule of Rates) of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh provided by CPWD. The results were compared in terms of the cost and safety factor of both the counterparts.