HE STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF A PROPOSED SIX STOREY REINFORCED CONCRETE OFFICE COMPLEX (USING CAD)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Reinforced concrete is a strong, durable material that can be formed in too many varied shapes and sizes ranging from a simple rectangle column, to a slender curved dome or shell, its utility and versatility are achieved by combining the best features of concrete and steel. Its utility and versatility is achieved by combining the best features of concrete and steel. When combined, the steel is able to provide the tensile strength and probably some of the shear strength while the concrete, strong in compression, protects the steel to give durability and fire resistance.
The purpose of this project is to provide a vivid analysis to the principles of the limit state methods of design for a reinforced concrete storey building (framed structure) and its detailing.
1.2 AIM
To ensure the design achieve acceptable probability that the structure will perform satisfactorily during its intended useful life with an appropriate degree of safety. To ensure the structure would sustain all the loads and deformations of normal construction and use, and have adequate durability and resistance to the effect of misuse and fire without impairing the appearance and performance of the structure.
To ensure that the structure is economical (i.e. the factor of safety should not be too large to the extent that cost of the structure become prohibitive with no advantage).
1.3 OBJECTIVE
To design a six storey reinforced concrete office complex using the best and the safest design method, this is the limit state method.
1.4 THE SCOPE OF THE WORK
The scope of the work shall be to the limit of work within the provision of the limit state method of design as provided in standard codes of practice, BS 8110 part 1: 1997, BS 6399, BS 8666; using Computer Aided Designs (CAD) such as ORION R15 in conjunction with AutoCAD.
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW A building structure is either framed or unframed. A
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Reinforced concrete is a strong, durable material that can be formed in too many varied shapes and sizes ranging from a simple rectangle column, to a slender curved dome or shell, its utility and versatility are achieved by combining the best features of concrete and steel. Its utility and versatility is achieved by combining the best features of concrete and steel. When combined, the steel is able to provide the tensile strength and probably some of the shear strength while the concrete, strong in compression, protects the steel to give durability and fire resistance.
The purpose of this project is to provide a vivid analysis to the principles of the limit state methods of design for a reinforced concrete storey building (framed structure) and its detailing.
1.2 AIM
To ensure the design achieve acceptable probability that the structure will perform satisfactorily during its intended useful life with an appropriate degree of safety. To ensure the structure would sustain all the loads and deformations of normal construction and use, and have adequate durability and resistance to the effect of misuse and fire without impairing the appearance and performance of the structure.
To ensure that the structure is economical (i.e. the factor of safety should not be too large to the extent that cost of the structure become prohibitive with no advantage).
1.3 OBJECTIVE
To design a six storey reinforced concrete office complex using the best and the safest design method, this is the limit state method.
1.4 THE SCOPE OF THE WORK
The scope of the work shall be to the limit of work within the provision of the limit state method of design as provided in standard codes of practice, BS 8110 part 1: 1997, BS 6399, BS 8666; using Computer Aided Designs (CAD) such as ORION R15 in conjunction with AutoCAD.
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW A building structure is either framed or unframed. A
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