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RCC Structural Design Lab Exercises

The document outlines design problems for a CAD lab, focusing on various structural engineering tasks including the design of a flat slab, water tank, retaining wall, deep beam, combined footing, dome, box culvert, and a column under biaxial bending. Each design problem includes specific objectives, given data, and tasks to be completed, such as calculating loads, determining dimensions, and checking stability. The materials specified for the designs include various grades of concrete and steel, adhering to relevant IS codes.

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RCC Structural Design Lab Exercises

The document outlines design problems for a CAD lab, focusing on various structural engineering tasks including the design of a flat slab, water tank, retaining wall, deep beam, combined footing, dome, box culvert, and a column under biaxial bending. Each design problem includes specific objectives, given data, and tasks to be completed, such as calculating loads, determining dimensions, and checking stability. The materials specified for the designs include various grades of concrete and steel, adhering to relevant IS codes.

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CAD LAB II

Design Problem for Lab

1. Design of a Flat Slab with Drop Panel (G1)

Objective: Design an RCC flat slab with a drop panel for an office building.

Given Data:

 Column grid: 8m × 8m
 Live load: 3 kN/m², Superimposed Dead Load: 2 kN/m²
 Concrete: M35, Steel: Fe500
 Column size: 600mm × 600mm
 Edge and interior conditions as per IS 456

Tasks:

 Calculate load distribution and moment coefficients.


 Determine slab thickness and reinforcement detailing.
 Check punching shear at column locations.
2. Design of a Water Retaining RCC Circular Tank (G2)

Objective: Design a circular RCC tank of 500m³ capacity resting on ground.

Given Data:

 Tank diameter: 10m


 Water depth: 6m
 Freeboard: 0.5m
 Concrete: M30, Steel: Fe415
 Crack width control required as per IS 3370

Tasks:

Design base slab and wall thickness.

Check hoop tension and provide reinforcement accordingly.

Perform a crack width check.


3. Design of a Cantilever Retaining Wall (G3)

Objective: Design a 5m high RCC cantilever retaining wall to retain granular soil.

Given Data:

 Soil unit weight: 18 kN/m³


 Angle of internal friction: 30°
 Safe bearing capacity of soil: 200 kN/m²
 Concrete: M30, Steel: Fe500

Tasks:

 Determine lateral earth pressure using Rankine’s theory.


 Design the stem, base slab, and toe.
 Perform stability checks for overturning, sliding, and bearing pressure.

4. Design of a Deep Beam for a High-Rise Structure (G4)

Objective: Design a deep beam spanning 6m in a high-rise structure.

Given Data:

 Beam depth: 800mm, Width: 300mm


 Live load: 15 kN/m, Concrete: M40

Tasks:

 Design shear reinforcement using Strut-and-Tie Model.

5. Design of a Combined Footing for Unequal Column Loads (G1)

Objective: Design a combined footing for two columns of different loads and spacing.
Given Data:

 Column 1 Load: 600 kN, Column 2 Load: 900 kN

 Column spacing: 3.5m

 Soil SBC: 250 kN/m²


Tasks:

 Determine footing dimensions and reinforcement.


 Perform overturning and bearing pressure checks.

6. Design of a RCC Dome for a Water Tank (G2)

Objective: Design an RCC dome covering a 10m diameter water tank.

Given Data:

 Rise of dome: 2.5m


 Live load: 2 kN/m²
 Concrete: M30, Steel: Fe415

Tasks:

 Design meridional and hoop reinforcement.


 Check thrust and bending stresses.

7. Design of a Box Culvert for a Highway Drainage System (G3)

Objective: Design an RCC box culvert for a highway crossing.

Given Data:

 Clear span: 3m, Height: 2m


 Live load: IRC Class A loading
 Concrete: M40, Steel: Fe500

Tasks:

 Design slab, walls, and base.


 Perform soil pressure and water pressure checks.

8. Design of a Column Subjected to Biaxial Bending and Axial Load (G4)

Objective: Design an RCC column carrying axial load and moments in both directions.

Given Data:

 Column size: 450mm × 600mm

 Factored axial load: 1500 kN

 Factored moments: 120 kNm (Mx), 90 kNm (My)


 Concrete: M50, Steel: Fe500

Tasks:

 Use the biaxial bending interaction equation for column capacity check.

 Provide reinforcement detailing considering ductility requirements.

 Check lateral stability and minimum eccentricity criteria.

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