Theory & Method Assignment 1

This interview is based upon a discussion between Structural Engineer

Kamal Hadker and Prashant Telang about the Stock Exchange Tower
Block which is the only building in India to have solid steel mullions as
columns. Kamal Hadker talks about the structural design and unique
features of the Building.
In Paragraph 1 the engineer speaks about the technique he used which
was to minimize the structural components so as to maximize the usable
area. This paragraph is expository because it is all about facts, no opinions
are used here.
In Paragraph 2 the engineer speaks about the BMC approval which was
granted and the various ultra modern amenities which was incorporated.
He also talks about how floors were designed as flat slabs and what role
flat slabs played. This paragraph is persuasive because in this the engineer
discuss his opinion abut flat slabs and BMC approval.
In Paragraph 3 the engineer speaks about the wall and open column
foundations placement. This paragraph is expository as here no opinions
are used, all facts are being used. Example – Statement ‘ Open column
foundations were cast on hard basalt rocks.
In Paragraph 4 the engineer speaks about the solid steel column as the
Stock Exchange Tower is the only building to have it, he tells why chairman
more preferred steel columns than RCC columns as the latter would have
occupied more substantial usable area. This paragraph is expository as the
engineer has mainly focused on the facts of the building parts.
In paragraph 5 the engineer speaks about two halves with central spine at
the core in which is he tells why it is designed and why track mounted
booms were added to it. This paragraph is persuasive because the
engineer has given a biazed opinion about the central spine.
In paragraph 6 the engineer speaks about arrangement of floor height and
rib type slabs. Also he clarifies about the uses and benefits of such
arrangement. This paragraph is persuasive as the engineer broadly speaks
about his opinion on the relation of slabs and floor.
In Paragraph 7 the engineer introduces a innovative concept which
incorporated the synthesis of pile and column components. He explains
about the placement of precast piles, where and how it was arranged. He
also tells the advantage of using such innovative system. This paragraph is
persuasive as the engineer has broadly explained his opinion about the
innovative system.
In Paragraph 8 the engineer speaks about precast piles, what they are and
for what purpose they are designed. Also he discusses about the need of
anchors to support diaphragm. This paragraph is expository as the
engineer speaks has mainly focused on the facts related to precast piles
and use of anchors, no opinions are used here.
In Paragraph 9 the engineer has described the parts of trading hall in a
detailed manner. This paragraph is descriptive as the engineer has
explained the specifications of internal parts in a detailed manner.
In Paragraph 10 the engineer explains how a four storey structure called
Rotunda is supported. He also speaks about the appearance of external as
well as internal wall. This paragraph is expository as the engineer speaks
facts about the support system of Rotunda and appearance of walls.
In Paragraph 11 the engineer discuss the problems during initial phase but
he also clarifies that everything moves on smoothly afterwards. This
paragraph is persuasive as the engineer speaks his opinion about the
difficulties that arise during construction.

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