SVKM’S HOSPITAL AT SHIRPUR, MAHARASHTRA

STRUCTURAL DESIGN BASIS REPORT

HOSPITAL & MEDICAL COLLEGE

AT SHIRPUR

CLIENT :-

ARCHITECT:-

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT:-

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................3
1.1 GENERAL:-................................................................................................................3
1.2 LOCATION:-.............................................................................................................. 4
2.0 PROJECT DETAILS.......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 SOIL PROFILE:..........................................................................................................5
2.2 GROUND WATER:................................................................................................... 6
2.3 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM:-....................................................................................... 6
2.3.1. FOUNDATION:-.................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2. SUPER STRUCTURE:-..........................................................................................7
2.4 STRUCTURAL STANDARDS AND CODES:-....................................................... 9
2.5 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL:-............................................................................10
3.0 DESIGN LOADS:-........................................................................................................... 11
3.1 DEAD LOAD:-......................................................................................................... 11
3.2 LIVE (IMPOSED) LOAD:....................................................................................... 12
3.3 SEISMIC LOAD:-.....................................................................................................14
3.4 WIND LOAD............................................................................................................16
3.5 TEMPERATURE LOAD:-....................................................................................... 18
3.6 LOAD COMBINATION:-........................................................................................18
4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA:-...................................................................................................... 20
4.1 DESIGN CONCEPTS:-............................................................................................ 20
4.2 ANALYSIS:-.............................................................................................................20
4.3 ORTHOGONALITY EFFECT:-...............................................................................21
4.4 LIVE LOAD REDUCTION:-................................................................................... 21
4.5 ANALYSIS SOFTWARE:-...................................................................................... 21
4.6 STIFFNESS MODIFIERS:-......................................................................................22
4.7 FIRE RESISTANCE:-...............................................................................................23
4.8 DURABILITY:-........................................................................................................ 23
4.9 SERVICEABILITY LIMITS:-................................................................................. 24
4.9.1 DEFLECTION:-.....................................................................................................24
4.9.2 VIBRATIONS:-..................................................................................................... 25
4.9.3 CRACK CONTROL:-............................................................................................25
5.0 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY:-......................................................................... 26

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report covers the Structural Design Basis for the proposed construction of Hospital
& Medical college building in the premises of SVKM at Shirpur, Dist. Dhule,
Maharashtra. Shirpur is an Growing commercial Hub which is making its own mark in
Educational Centers - Thanks to SVKM. Shirpur is centrally located to towns of Nashik,
Indore, Surat, Aurangabad etc and connected with the National Highway (Connecting
Agra and Mumbai) and boosts of scope for growth in all sectors.

1.1 GENERAL:-

The objective of this document is to present an abstracted view about the structural
Engineering aspects of the project, like building systems, its analysis and design
methodology. The document highlights the structural concept and the adopted design
philosophy.

The structural design of the project has been governed by the architectural concept and
the requirements for services. The design of the structures takes the following into
consideration:

 Most cost effective constructional system

 Efficient functioning of the building

 Speed of construction

 Adaptability to the local construction resources and techniques

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1.2 LOCATION:-

The proposed project is located at Shirpur a town in Dhule district of Maharashtra,

India. Shirpur is located at Latitude 21.21° N and Longitude 74.52° E.

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2.0 PROJECT DETAILS

The project will facilitate an Hospital, Medical college, Girl’s and Boy’s Hostel,
Engineering block, Amenity block etc which will be spread over a plot size of 8 lacks
sq.ft

The entire project will be spread across vast area of 16 lacs sq. ft approximately.

Phase-1 consists of Hospital & Medical college building. These structures are separated
by an expansion joint and Hospital will be constructed first on site. The configuration of
the structure is Basement + Ground floor + 5 upper floors + 1 Floor provision + Terrace
Floor.

The following discussion is regarding the project details like the soil profile, structure
details etc.

2.1 SOIL PROFILE:

Geo-technical investigation was completed by M/s. SHINTRE’S GEOTEC

SOLUTIONS & SERVICES (P) LTD. The field work and laboratory testing for the
Geo-technical investigation and soil report was prepared by M/s. SHINTRES GEOTEC
SOLUTIONS & SERVICES (P) LTD. Report presents results of the Geo-technical
investigation, along with foundation recommendations for the proposed hospital building
and educational building. Seven Boreholes were taken up to depth 15m to determine SBC
for the project.

Recommendation from M/s. Geocon International Pvt. Ltd. has also been taken for scope
of enhancement in SBC values for economical purposes.

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2.2 GROUND WATER:

As per M/s. SHINTRES GEOTEC SOLUTIONS & SERVICES (P) LTD, No Water
Table is observed up to 15m below ground level. However, they have considered Ground
water table at the G.L for safety purposes since, water table may rise up to Ground level
during spell of heavy rain.

As per Geocon International Pvt. Ltd. Recommendation, maximum groundwater level

for to be taken as 1m below ground level Wherein 147.00M (Contour) level - Being the
Finished Ground level and Existing ground Level will be 146.00M (Contour) level. We
will be considering the same for design of structural elements, this being the latest input,
for the design of structural elements.

2.3 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM:-

The details of the various structural systems considered for this structure are discussed
below:

2.3.1. FOUNDATION:-

M/s. SHINTRES GEOTEC SOLUTIONS & SERVICES (P) LTD has prepared the
Geo technical investigation report for the project. Open foundation was recommended for
the proposed buildings as foundations.

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As recommended by them, Foundations may be designed for the proposed building up to

3.0m depth with safe bearing capacity of 15 T/m2 to 35 T/m2. Based on above
recommendation open foundation to be adopted for the structure.

However the above capacities were not adequate for the expected loads hence SACPL
recommended to conduct footing load tests so that actual values of SBC could be
determined. Footing load tests were conducted on site for the enhancement values of SBC.

Geocon International Pvt. Ltd. Submitted their recommendations as per Footing load test
results. Below mentioned are their recommendations:

Footing Load Test Location Footing Size Maximum Test Settlement at

Test Number Pressure (t/m2) Maximum Test
Pressure

Near Borehole
BH-6 (at 3m
FLT-1 depth) 1.0m x 1.0m 102 4.38mm

Near Borehole
BH-2 (at 4.5m
FLT-2 depth) 1.0m x 1.0m 102 5.68mm

Based on complete Geo-technical data and results of footing load tests, spread foundations
for all proposed buildings at this site supported at a minimum depth of 3.0m/4.5m below
ground surface can be designed for a maximum net allowable bearing capacity of 65t/m2.

Maximum settlement will not be less than 25mm & modulus of sub-grade reactions 2600
T/m3 can be utilized for foundation design.

2.3.2. SUPER STRUCTURE:-

The proposed project consists of Hospital & Medical college building. For the Hospital
& Medical college Block, there is a single basement level for various services, parking &
linac. It also consists of Ground Floor, followed by five upper floors and One Provisional
floor.

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Conventional beam slab system is adopted for both the structures. The table below
indicates the no. of levels and the floor to floor heights:

HOSPITAL BLOCK

Floor Description Floor Height

Basement floor 4.5m

Lower Ground Floor 4.5m

Ground Floor 4.5m

5 Upper Floors 4.5m

Provisional Floor 4.5m

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2.4 STRUCTURAL STANDARDS AND CODES:-

All structural elements are designed in accordance with the applicable requirements and
recommendations of the reference codes and standards. They are regarded as minimum
criteria and the values specified in this document are adopted where these prove more
onerous.

Reference Codes & Standards (latest editions and amendments)

IS: 456-2000 Plain and reinforced concrete - code of practice.

IS 875 part-1 Code of practice for design loads (other than Earth quake) for
buildings and structures- dead loads — unit weights of building
materials and stored materials.

IS 875 part-2 Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for
buildings and structures - imposed loads.

IS 875 part-3 Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) For
buildings and structures - wind loads.

IS 875 part-5 Code of practice for design loads (other than earthquake) for
buildings and structures-special loads and combinations.

I.S 4326 – 2013 Code of practice for Earthquake resistant design and construction
of buildings.

I.S 13920 – 2016 Code of practice for ductile detailing of RCC structures.

IS: 1893 – 2016 Criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures- general
provisions and buildings.

IS: 800 – 2007 Code of practice for general construction in steel.

IS: 1904 Code of practice for design and construction of foundations in

soils: general requirements.

IS: 1786 – 2008 Specifications for high strength deformed steel bars and wires.

SP: 16 Design aids for reinforced concrete to I.S: 456- 1978.

SP: 34 Hand Book on concrete reinforcement and Detailing.

SP: 7 National Building Code of India 2016.

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2.5 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL:-

The design of the concrete elements shall comply with IS 456 2000. The following list
shows the 28 day cube strength (minimum) to be achieved by the concrete for some main
structural members:

Element Concrete Grade

Columns/shear walls M40/M30

Slabs M30/M25

Beams M30/M25

Foundation M30

Retaining wall M30

PCC M15

Properties of steel reinforcement are to be adopted as per stipulations of the Indian

standards. Only HYSD bars that are of standard sizes of 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25mm &
32mm diameter and with grade Fe500D with a minimum elongation index of 16% are to
be used. All other mechanical and chemical properties are to be in accordance with the
code IS: 1786- 2008.

Structural steel shall confirm to IS: 2062-1992 with minimum yield strength of 250
N/mm2 for all hot-rolled members. And Structural Hollow tube/pipe shall confirm to IS
4923-1997 with minimum yield strength of 310 N/mm2.

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3.0 DESIGN LOADS:-

The building is analyzed for the following basic load cases:-

1. Dead Load

2. Live Load

3. Seismic Load

4. Wind Load

5. Temperature and Shrinkage Loads

The brief description of each basic load is as follows.

3.1 DEAD LOAD:-

The dead load comprises of self-weight of the structure and superimposed loading due to
finishes and flooring’s etc. which are permanent in nature. The size of the structural
elements like Columns, shear wall, beams, slab etc. are provided in Etabs, so the
software calculates the self-weight of the elements by multiplying size*density. The
superimposed dead load of partitions, ceiling, flooring and facade etc. are applied as
either area loads to slabs or line loads to beams. The following table defines the
minimum superimposed dead loads that are considered for the various elements.

Super imposed Dead Loads I.S. 875 Part 1. 1987

Item Value

Finishes including service load 0.15 T/m2

Partition wall loads 0.15T/m2 or As per actual

Facade load As per Actual

Concrete (RCC), density 2.5T/m3

Brick masonry, density (With Plaster) 2.1T/m3

Plain concrete, density 2.4T/m3

Light weight masonry, density 0.8 T/m3

Light weight filling, density 0.8 T/m3

Steel, density 7.85T/m3

Soil Filling, if any, density 1.8T/m3

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Partition loads will be calculated based on the final layout shown in the Architectural
drawing. The partition walls will be in brick (230 mm for external & 150 mm for
internal). Apart from that flexibility in terms of wall positioning in all areas except
staircases, Lift & lift lobby. Terrace Garden load & helipad load is not accounted at
terrace slab. The Earth pressure loading will be taken from the soil consultant’s report for
the design of the soil retention elements.

3.2 LIVE (IMPOSED) LOAD:

Live Loads considered on floor slabs are as per IS 875 (Part 2) – 1987. In general, the
following live loads are considered.

LIVE LOADS - FOR COLLEGE BLOCK I.S. 875 Part 2. 1987

Floor / Item Load

General 0.3 T/m2

Office Rooms 0.25 T/m2

Staircases, Corridors, Lift lobbies 0.4 T/m2

Demo Rooms, Stores 0.5 T/m2

Museum 0.4 T/m2

Toilets and washrooms 0.2 T/m2

Parking 0.25 T/m2

Class/ Lecture Rooms 0.3 T/m2

0.4 T/m2 or as per stack area

Libraries, Reading Rooms
criteria

The lift machine room area As per actual

Solar Panel 0.1 T/m2

AHU/ Electrical Rooms 0.5 T/m2

Balcony 0.4 T/m2

General Terrace area 0.15 T/m2

Terrace/floors without access 0.075 T/m2

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LIVE LOADS for HOSPITAL BLOCK I.S. 875 Part 2. 1987

Floor / Item Load

General Wards 0.2 T/m2

Office Rooms, OPD 0.25 T/m2

Staircases, Corridors, Lift lobbies 0.4 T/m2

X ray rooms, Operation Theaters,

0.3 T/m2
storage

Toilets and washrooms 0.2 T/m2

Single Parking/ Double stack 0.25 T/m2 / 0.5 T/m2

Class/ Lecture Rooms 0.3 T/m2

0.4 T/m2 or as per stack area

Libraries
criteria

The lift machine room area As per actual

Solar Panel 0.1 T/m2

AHU 0.5 T/m2

General Terrace area 0.15 T/m2

Terrace/floors without access 0.075 T/m2

All other loads which are acting on the structure but not mentioned above will be taken and
analyzed as per the governing I.S. Codes. If any floor slabs, where the fire fighting vehicle
(45Tor 1.5T/M2) movement is specified shall be designed to take care of the moving load
effects.

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3.3 SEISMIC LOAD:-

IS 1893 –2016 is used for calculating seismic load and as the basis for seismic load
combinations. Please see the seismic zone map of India for the reference.

Figure 1 Seismic Zone Map of India.

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SEISMIC LOADS I.S.1893 ( PART 1):2016

MEDICAL COLLEGE
HOSPITAL BLOCK BLOCK

Seismic Parameters Adopted Adopted

Remarks Remarks
(clause 6.4.2) Values Values

Moderate Seismic Moderate Seismic

Seismic Zone III III
activity. (Figure 1.) activity. (Figure 1.)

Maximum Maximum
Considered Considered
Earthquake (MCE) Earthquake (MCE)
Zone Factor Z = 0.16 Z = 0.16
for the service life of for the service life
the structure. (Table of the structure.
3) (Table 3)

Importance factor I = 1.5 Ref (Table 8) I = 1.5 Ref (Table 8)

Response Reduction
R=5 SMRF (Table 9) R=5 SMRF (Table 9)
Factor

Rock or Hard soil Rock or Hard soil

Soil Type Type 1 where N > 30 Type 1 where N > 30
(Table 4) (Table 4)

Structural Damping 5% Clause 7.2.4 5% Clause 7.2.4

Time Period T T = 0.09h /√d Clause 7.6.2

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3.4 WIND LOAD

Wind loads will be computed based on the code IS 875: Part 3 – 2015. A basic wind
velocity of 39m/s will be taken for the analysis. This is for 3 seconds Gust with a return
period of 50 Years. Please see the wind map of India for the reference to the basic wind
speed.

WIND LOAD PARAMETERS AS PER IS 875 Part 3: 2015

HOSPITAL BLOCK MEDICAL COLLEGE BLOCK

Wind Parameters Adopted Adopted
Remarks Remarks
Values Values

Please refer the Please refer the Wind

Basic Wind Speed Vb = 39m/s Vb = 39m/s
Wind map for India map for India

Probability Factor K1 = 1.06 Hospital Building K1 = 1.06 College building

K2 = variable K2 = variable
Terrain Factor as Per Table 2 as Per Table 2
per height per height

clause 6.3.2.1: site is clause 6.3.2.1: site is

located on exposed located on exposed
Category 1 open terrain with 1 open terrain with
unobstructed wind unobstructed wind
paths around paths around

K3 = 1.0 to K3 = 1.0 to
1.36 for 1.36 for
Topography factor clause 6.3.3.1 clause 6.3.3.1
upwind slope upwind slope
>3 degrees >3 degrees

Importance factor
K4 = 1.0 clause 6.3.4 K4 = 1.0 clause 6.3.4
for cyclonic region

Vz = Vz =
Design wind speed
Vb.K1.K2.K3.K4 Vb.K1.K2.K3.K4

Design Wind
Pz = 0.6Vz2 Pz = 0.6Vz2
Pressure

where Cf is the where Cf is the Force

Wind Force F = Cf.Ae.Pz F = Cf.Ae.Pz
Force Coefficient Coefficient

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Figure 3 Basic Wind Speed Map of India

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3.5 TEMPERATURE LOAD:-

As the Building dimensions are more than 45m in size, the stresses due to
temperature loads are taken in the analysis. The structure is analyzed for a temperature
gradient (delta) of 15 deg. Celsius (only applicable for hospital block only).

3.6 LOAD COMBINATION:-

Following load combinations are adopted as per IS 456 and IS 1893.

Primary Load cases:

1 Dead Load (D. L.)
2 Live Load (L. L.)
3 Eqx (X- Dir. earthquake)
4 Eqy (Y- Dir. earthquake)
5 Wind (X- Dir. earthquake)
6 Wind (Y- Dir. earthquake)
7 Temperature Load (T.L.)

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Basic Load combinations: Basic Load combinations:

1 1.5(D. L. + L. L.) 17 1.5(D. L. ± Eqy)

2 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± (Eqz 18 (0.9D. L. ± 1.5Eqx)

±0.3Eqx)

3 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± (Eqz 19 (0.9D. L.± 1.5Eqy)

±0.3Eqy)

4 1.5(D. L.±( Eqz ± 20 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± Wx )

0.3Eqx))

5 1.5(D. L.±( Eqz ± 21 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± Wy )

0.3Eqy))

6 (0.9D. L. ± 1.5( Eqz ± 22 1.5(D. L. ±Wx )

0.3Eqx ))

7 (0.9D. L. ± 1.5( Eqz ± 23 1.5(D. L. ± Wy )

0.3Eqx ))

8 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± Eqx) 24 (0.9D. L. ± 1.5 Wx )

9 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± Eqy) 25 (0.9D. L.± 1.5 Wy )

10 1.5(D. L. ± Eqx) 26 1.5(D.L +/- T)

11 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± (Eqx 27 (1.1D.L+1.3 L.L +/- 1.1T)

±0.3Eqz)

12 1.2(D. L. + L. L.± (Eqy 28 1.0(D.L +/- EQ +/- T)

±0.3Eqz)

13 1.5(D. L.±( Eqx ± 29 1.0(D.L + L.L +/- EQ +/-T)

0.3Eqz))

14 1.5(D. L.±( Eqy ± 30 1.0(D.L +/- W.L +/- T)

0.3Eqz))

15 (0.9D. L. ± 1.5( Eqx ± 31 1.0(D.L + L.L +/- W.L +/-T)

0.3Eqz ))

16 (0.9D. L. ± 1.5( Eqy ±

0.3Eqz ))

Please note that whenever earthquake forces are included in the load combinations, the
allowable bearing pressure on the soil shall be increased in accordance with Table 1 in
IS:1893-2016.

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4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA:-

The design of this structure takes into consideration various parameters that are
important to ensure the structural strength and rigidity. These are as prescribed by the
Indian and International codes and also as per the requirements for this particular
structure considering the specific usage for which it is being constructed. These are
described in detail below:

4.1 DESIGN CONCEPTS:-

All the RCC members will be designed following guide lines of the codes mentioned
above. Care will be taken to ensure that the detailing is simpler to understand and assures
proper ductility and strength. All the stability criteria as envisaged in the clause 20 of IS
456 are taken care in the analysis.

The environmental exposure condition for the structure is taken as “moderate” as per
I.S.456. All the covers to the reinforcement bars are taken as to suit the mentioned
parameters.

4.2 ANALYSIS:-

The retaining wall and all other sub-structure members, if any will be designed based on
the soil parameters specified in the soil report.

The structural glazing system if any will be designed by a specialized agency, but will
ensure that it is designed to resist lateral and vertical loads as per specifications such as
ASTM. The Effect of vertical acceleration and the corresponding load combinations shall
also be taken into consideration.

The structural framing system is taken as building with ductile RC structural walls
with RC SMRFs [IS 1893-2016: Table 9-iv.d]. The detailing of shear-wall will be done
to suit the requirements of ductile detailing as per IS 13920. However the detailing of all
other frame members will be done to suit the requirements of ductile detailing as far as
possible to ensure proper ductility to the other load carrying members.

The lateral loads which are acting on each floor are shared by the members with respect
to the floor diaphragm effects, lateral stiffness etc. Dynamic Analysis has been carried

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out using Response Spectrum Method. The 3D Frame analysis of the structure gives the
results of various parameters to be checked for the stability and serviceability of the
structure like drift, deflection, torsion effects, soft storey effects etc. The beams are
designed for the critical moments and shears out of various load combinations. Columns
are designed for bi-axial moments resulting from frame moments, slenderness etc.

4.3 ORTHOGONALITY EFFECT:-

All the columns and shear walls are orthogonal to each other in the structures. So the
orthogonality effect is irrelevant.

4.4 LIVE LOAD REDUCTION:-

According to the Indian codes, I.S. 1893 and I.S.875, live load reductions can be
considered in the analysis and design. So this is considered in the analysis and design.

4.5 ANALYSIS SOFTWARE:-

A three dimensional Finite Element Model is prepared for all structures using the
software ETAB. The model incorporates all elements of the lateral and vertical load
resisting system and so effectively captures the distribution of mass and stiffness along
the height of the structures.

Analysis and design of the floor slabs is being done with SAFE and standard spread
sheets. This software has the capacity to perform non-linear cracked section analysis,
which will help us to accurately determine the long term deflection of the flat slabs.

Foundation system is also designed with the same software. All other elements will be
designed using in house spread sheets.

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4.6 STIFFNESS MODIFIERS:-

In accordance with IS 16700: 2017 for structural analysis, the stiffness modifiers are
taken as mentions in table below. The term Ig is the Gross moment of Inertia of the
section.

Un-factored Loads Factored Loads

Structural
Element Moment of Moment of
Area Area
Inertia Inertia
Slabs 1.0Ig 0.35Ig 1.0Ig 0.25Ig
Beams 1.0Ig 0.7Ig 1.0Ig 0.35Ig
Columns 1.0Ig 0.9Ig 1.0Ig 0.7Ig
Walls 1.0Ig 0.9Ig 1.0Ig 0.7Ig
Note:
1) For slabs M11 = M22 = M12 = 0.25 or 0.35
2) For beams I22 = I33 = 0.35 or 0.7; and J = 0.1 or 0.7
3) For columns I22 = I33 = J = 0.7 or 0.9
4) For walls F11 = F22 = M11 = M22 = M12 = 0.7 or 0.9

Since the lateral force is resisted by the RC shear walls and SMRF, slab is treated as a
gravity member in the design. Therefore, stiffness modifier applied is 0.1.

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4.7 FIRE RESISTANCE:-

The fire resistance of the buildings has been derived from the NBC 2016. Based on the
usage of structure, this has been classified as “Group C Institutional buildings”. Taking
as Type 2 construction in Fire zone 1, the required Fire rating for these structures are as
follows.

Fire Rating

Item of Construction Details Fire Rating in Hrs.

External Walls Shear walls, columns and beams 2

Walls and columns supporting

more than 1 floor 2
Interior Walls
Supports only one floor 1.5

Supports Roof only 1.5

Floor Construction 1.5

Roof Construction 1.5

Non load bearing Walls 0.5

A minimum fire rating of 2hrs is accounted for the overall design of the structure.

4.8 DURABILITY:-

The concrete durability is affected by the concrete mix and also the exposure condition it
is subjected to. It can be ensured by the proper design of the concrete mix as appropriate
for the Environmental Exposure condition and also by providing sufficient cover to the
outermost face of any reinforcement. The Indian code IS 456:2000 lists out the different
environmental exposure condition and based on it (Table 5) this structure falls into the
Moderate category.

Based on the requirements of the Fire rating and also for the environmental exposure
condition as listed above, the concrete covers are worked out as below. (Also refer Table
16 and 16A - IS 456:2000 ).

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Concrete Cover (mm) -

Beams 40 Simply supported

30 Continuous

Slabs 35 Simply supported

30 Continuous

Ribs 45 Simply supported

35 Continuous

Columns 40 40mm to the links

Shear wall 40 40mm to the links

Retaining wall 40

Foundations 75mm and 50mm Bottom and side respectively

4.9 SERVICEABILITY LIMITS:-

The limit states of Deflection, Vibration and cracking are studied and discussed in this
section.

4.9.1 DEFLECTION:-

The overall structure and its components tend to have some deflections and or
movements when subjected to lateral loads. This need to be studied and checked against
the allowable tolerances, for which there will not be any problems regarding strength or
perception related issues.

The movements can be caused by gravity and lateral loads, long term creep and
shrinkage effects etc.

The table below gives the global as well as local limits on the deflections, set out by the
Indian standards.

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Global Displacements

Wind load H/500

Seismic Load H/250

Element Deflections

Vertical loads (Gravity) -Short Term L/350or 2cm

Vertical loads (Gravity) -Long Term L/250

Care has taken to ensure that for all the structural elements, the deflection values are well
within the above limits.

4.9.2 VIBRATIONS:-

Floor vibrations generally make people uneasy and create concerns of structural distress.
The highest vibrations are likely to arise from resonant response due to repeated footfalls
at a frequency that is either the same or a multiple of the natural frequency of the floor.
To provide the necessary vibration control, the structural floor system requires to be
relatively rigid and of sufficient mass to reduce the acceleration.

The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) publication P076 and P354 addresses the above
issue and suggests that the fundamental natural frequency of the floor system shall be
kept at a minimum of 4 Hz to be within the limits prescribed for Vibration and acoustic
control from human movements. The structures are provided with sufficient stiffness to
the floors to cater for the above.

4.9.3 CRACK CONTROL:-

Cracking of the structural members can affect the durability and appearance of the
structure and so all the codes stipulate certain guidelines to limit the crack width,
depending on the environmental conditions they are exposed to or the importance/usage
of the member.

IS 456:2000 restricts the crack width to 0.3mm for the similar environment conditions.
Accordingly, the rebar detailing and designs are adopted to suit this requirement.

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5.0 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY:-

The structural design of this project is so selected such that it doesn’t call for any special
construction methodology with or without any specific constraints.

The Foundations and other sub structure elements can be constructed by using any
conventional methods.

The superstructure too doesn’t call for any special construction or shuttering
methodology.

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