DESIGN BASIS REPORT OF

KVIC,VARANASI.

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2.1 INTRODUCTION
This report describes the design concepts for structural design for proposed
KVIC Building at Varanasi. The intent of this document is to identify and record
all the pertinent input requirements, analysis & design criteria for structural
design of the building. It is aimed at formulating the basis of the structural
analysis, design & detailing work that the Structural Engineer is planning in
delivering the structural scheme of the building which will be compatible with
the architectural design satisfy the functional needs, at the same time
conforming to the Indian Standards and other applicable building norms to
safe, stable, strong and yet optimally economical structure.

The parameters adopted in this report are going to be the basis of the
structural analysis & design calculations. This report covers the minimum
design requirement to establish the unified design basis that will form the
overall design philosophy to be adopted in the structural design of the
proposed building.

The design will aim to achieve

 Structural & functional integrity.
 Desirable Structural performance under characteristic service design
loads.
 Resistance to loads due to natural phenomena i.e. wind, earthquake or
snow (If required).
 Structural durability & maintainability.
 Economical Structure.

2.2 Design Philosophy

The proposed Building will be having FOUR floors (Ground, First, Second, &
Third floor) with a provision of one additional floor for probable future
expansion. Hence the building will be designed for a total of five (5) floors.
The structural system comprises of RCC framed structure. Columns are spaced
at locations such that the stability and utility are fulfilled. Soil bearing capacity
shall be considered as per the Soil Investigation Report. Accordingly, the sizing
of foundations shall be done. Brick work shall be with Fly ash bricks unless
otherwise stated. Terrace water proofing shall be done with brick bat Koba as
per DSR specifications and Heat Resistant Terrace Tiles shall be fixed over it.

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2.3 MATERIALS

The self-weight of the various elements are computed based on the unit weight
of materials as given below:-

Materials Unit Weight

3
(kg/m )
Steel 7850
Plain Cement Concrete 2400
Reinforced Cement Concrete 2500
Cement Concrete Solid Block work/ Brick 2000
walls 2000
Soil (Moist condition) 1000
Water 2800
Aluminium 2600
Glass 2000
Density of finishes 2400
Cement Concrete Screed 600
AAC blocks

Normal weight aggregates shall be considered for arriving at self-

weight of all Concrete works.
2.3.1 Concrete

Concrete item Grade Max. Size of

Aggregate
(mm)
Footing M25 20
Columns / Lift walls As specified in 20
the dwg.
Slabs, beams, staircases M25 20
etc.
Retaining walls M25 20
UG Tanks / OH Tanks M30 20

Normal weight aggregates shall be considered for all concrete works.

2.3.2 Reinforcement Steel shall be of Grade Fe 550D conforming to IS: 1786
of high yield strength TMT Bars.

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2.4 LOADING PARAMETERS

2.4.1 Dead Loads

Following Dead Loads shall be considered:

(i) Self-Weight of R.C.C. Columns & Beams.

(ii) R.C.C. Floor Slab (Stilt, Ground Floor & Guest Floors)

150mm thick slab =375kg/m2

Floor finish (75mm thick) =150kg/m2
Plaster/False Ceiling = 50kg/m2

Total = 575kg/m2

(iii) R.C.C. Roof Slab

150mm thick slab =375kg/m2

Water proofing (150THK) + Finishes = 400kg/m2
Plaster =18kg/m2
Total =793kg/m2

(iv) For 230 thk brick wall = 514kg/m2 (This load is applied as udl
on beams)
(v) For 115 thk brick wall = 284kg/m2 (This load is applied as udl
on beams)
(vi) For 300 thk AAC block wall = 200kg/m2 (This load is applied
as udl on beams)
(vii) For 200 thk AAC block wall = 150kg/m2 (This load is applied
as udl on beams)
(viii) Water tanks – As per actual.
(ix) Machine Room – 1000kg/m2

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2.4.2 Live Loads

Following Live Loads shall be considered:
(i) Live Load at Guest floors = 200 kg/ m2
(ii) Live Load at corridors, passages, staircases and fire escapes =
300 kg/ m2
(However for frame analysis and design it shall be considered
as 200 kg/ m2)
(iii) Live Load at Roof = 150 kg/ m2
(Including some equipment loading)
2.4.3 Wind Loads

The wind pressure shall be calculated based on the data furnished

below and other provisions laid in IS: 875.

However, since the seismic force shall be more hazardous,

wind forces are not considered in design.

2.4.4 Seismic Loads

The loading due to earthquake is assessed based on the provisions

of IS: 1893. Delhi lies in Zone-IV. The following factors are
considered

Zone factor 0.16

Response reductions factor (R) 5.0
Importance factor 1.2
Type of soil Medium

Structural analysis will be performed to obtain the design seismic

forces and its distribution to different levels along the height of the
building and to various lateral load resisting elements. The
reinforcement detailing will be according to IS: 13920.

2.4.5 Soil Loads

Soil loads on retaining walls:

For the purpose of design of retaining structures such as
basement, under-ground water tanks, retaining walls to sustain
level differences, soil load with surcharge loads will be considered.
Vehicular movement loads will also be considered wherever
applicable.

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2.4.6 Shrinkage Effects

Proposals for a particular sequence of construction or provision of
pre-planned shrinkage strips shall be considered to avoid shrinkage
effect on construction phase. Depending on the approved general
arrangement on the structure, appropriate sequence shall be
recommended.

2.5 LOAD COMBINATIONS

Service Load Case

Dead Load + Live Load (DL+LL)

Dead Load + Seismic Load (DL+EQ)

Following Load Combinations shall be considered for design:

(i) 1.5DL+1.5 LL.
(ii) 1.2DL+1.2LL+1.2 Seismic Load in X dir .
(iii) 1.2DL+1.2LL+1.2 Seismic Load in (-) X dir .
(iv) 1.2DL+1.2LL+1.2 Seismic Load in Z dir .
(v) 1.2DL+1.2LL+1.2 Seismic Load in (-) Z dir .
(vi) 1.5DL+1.5 Seismic Load in X dir.
(vii) 1.5DL+1.5 Seismic Load in (-) X dir.
(viii) 1.5DL+1.5 Seismic Load in Z dir.
(ix) 1.5DL+1.5 Seismic Load in (-) Z dir.

DL - Dead load
LL - Liveload

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2.5 NOMINAL COVER FOR REINFORCEMENT

From Durability requirement, exposure condition is assumed as mild for

Structural elements above ground floor level and moderate for Structural
elements below ground floor level.

The Nominal cover to reinforcement shall be as follows:

Footings -50mm (minimum)

Column -40mm
Slabs/Stairs -20 mm
Retaining walls -30 mm
Beams -25 mm
For any other elements not specified above, clear cover shall be as per
the clause 26.4 of IS: 456
2.6 PROPOSED APPROACH OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
The building is a R.C.C. framed structure. Space frame model of the
building shall be generated on computer and the same will be analyzed
for the effects of vertical and lateral loads that are imposed on the
structure.
Floor analysis of typical floors shall be done for vertical loads with entire
building space frame. The permissible values of the load factors and
stresses will be utilized within the purview of the Indian Standards. The
computer analysis will give member forces, reactions at foundation level
and deflection pattern of the entire structure as well as individual
members. This data will then be used to design the structural members.
Some re-runs of the analysis might be required for arriving at the
optimum structural space frame characteristic that satisfy the strength
and stability criteria in all respects.

2.7 STRUCTURAL DESIGN METHODOLOGY

All R.C.C. structures will be designed according to the Limit State Method
as specified in IS: 456. Steel structures will be designed as per IS: 800.
International codes, technical papers, brochures etc. may be referred for
special design considerations. Materials of construction will be
predominantly concrete with consideration for strength and durability.
2.8 FOUNDATION SYSTEM
Foundation system shall be as per the recommendation by soil report
and as per requirement.
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2.9 STABILITY OF STRUCTURES

For the purpose of stability of the structure as a whole against
overturning, the restoring moment shall not be less than 1.2 times the
maximum overturning due to dead load plus 1.4 times the maximum
overturning moments due to imposed load. In case where dead load
provides the restoring moments, only 0.9 times dead load shall be
considered. The restoring moments due to imposed load shall be
ignored.
The factor of safety against sliding shall not be less than 1.4. Factor of
safety against buoyancy shall be not less than 1.2 ignoring the
superimposed loading.
2.10 OTHER DATA
Specific requirements of floor and wall cut outs for services, kitchen and
toilet areas, external architectural feature, and entrance canopies will be
provided as required by Architects and Service Engineers.
Lift load and lifts machine room equipment and cut out layout will be
obtained from the lift manufactures. As impact factor of 100% will be
considered in the lift supporting structures.

2.11 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

In the analysis, design and detailing of the building, the following
relevant Standards / References shall be used:

Sl. Code Description

No.
1. IS-875 (Part 1) Code of Practice for Design Loads (other than
earthquake) for building and structures – Unit
weights of buildings and stored material.
2. IS-875 (Part 2 ) Code of Practice for Design Load (other than
earthquake) for buildings and structures imposed
loads.
3. IS:456 Code of practice for plain and Reinforced Concrete.
4. IS:1786 Specification for High Strength Deformed Steel Bars
and Wires for Concrete Reinforcement.
5. IS: 13920 Ductile detailing of reinforced concrete structures
subjected to seismic forced – Code of practice.
6. IS: 1904 Indian Standard Codes of practice for design &

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construction foundations in Soil : General

Requirements
7. IS: 800 Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel.
8. IS: 1893 Criteria for Earthquake resistant design of
structures.
9. IS 2950 Indian Standard Code of practice for design &
construction of raft foundation – (Part- 1)
10. Is 4326 Code of practice for earthquake resistant design and
construction of buildings.
11. SP 16 Structural use of concrete. Design charts for singly
reinforced beams, doubly reinforced beams and
columns.
12. SP 34 Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement & detailing

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