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Design Aspects and Energy Efficiency of Green Buildings
Authors:- M.Renga Ramanujam, Professor Dr.V.Manjula

Abstract-Green building, also called sustainable design and development, is the practice of using healthier and more resource-efficient land planning, construction, renovation, operation, maintenance and demolition. Today, it’s much more than the original understanding of simply incorporating recycled materials into a home.In this globalization era, sustainable constructions have taken on some new steps to stimulate green building practice. Green buildings help reduce negative impacts on the natural environment by using less water, energy, and other natural resources; employing renewable energy sources and eco-friendly materials; and reducing emissions and other waste.Green building criteria basis are energy efficiency, material and resource conservation and sustainable design of the building itself. Energy efficiency still has a long way to go, due to some barriers that prevail in the practice of energy efficiency. This study will be done using a case of the construction sector in Malaysia. The data will be collected through an interview with several Property Development Companies or projects that apply the green building criteria. The recommendation is that more property development companies should be interviewed so that more comprehensive results can be gathered.

DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.10.issue2.144

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A Review of Strenthening the Structural Elements for Stability Using Jacketing Techniques
Authors:- Allwin Jeenu Bhaskaran, Professor Dr.Deepa Ra.B

Abstract-It is important to analyze the old structures for structural integration to understand the type and extent of damage the structure has sustained and what type of retrofitting is further required. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a wide group of analysis techniques used in Science and Industries to evaluate the properties of a material component on the system without any damage. Structural audit is an overall health and performance check-up of building .It is important to the building to check their safety and they have no risk. It is process of analyses of building and this process suggest to perform better in its service life, structural audit is an important tool for knowing the real status of the old building. Currently, safety of old buildings which is present in heavy rainfall area is one of the critical issues in India though, there are many practices to conduct structural audit of such buildings. The need of structural audit is for maintenance and repairs of existing structure whose life has exceeded the age of 30 years to avoid mishaps and save valuable human life. The concrete is widely used as construction material being inexpensive, easy for construction, application and because of it high strength-cost ratio. More than ever, the construction industry is concerned with improving the social, economic and environmental parameters of sustainability. NDT measurement technique has been used for more than two decades for concrete quality evaluation and assessing concrete compressive strength. During this period, the advantages of its use and the factors influencing the test results have been widely reported. The major issues in executing the Structural Audit are Peoples are not aware about the importance of the Audit. They do not come forward. There are many misconceptions about the audit such that the buildings will be demolished. Secondly there is no Standard or Legal Procedure to Carry out Structural Audit. It completely depends on knowledge and Experience of Structural Engineer.

DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.10.issue2.143

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Evaluation of Building Structural Stability by Using Rebound Hammer Test
Authors:- A.Paulmakesha, Professor Dr.S.Arivalaganb

Abstract-The quality problems encountered in concrete structures appear at different stages of the construction of works, It is for this reason that for a long time there has been an increased demand for more precise and, at the same time, more flexible methods of concrete quality assessment. This paper presents some notions concerning the Schmidt rebound hammer test and Rebar Locator test which is one of the non-destructive methods most used for the recognition of the condition of building structures. This test is quick and easy, it makes it possible to control the quality of the construction and to indirectly measure the compressive strength of concrete in situ. The rebound hammer calibration procedure was detailed on an example by presenting the different steps. I have selected five blocks ar Dr.M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai. It contains Anna block, Mother thesera block, Abdul Kalam block, Ramanujam Block and V.O.C Block. The location of rebar in reinforced concrete is a major examination item in the field of Construction. The location of rebar in reinforced concrete is a major examination item in the field of construction. As a kind of non-destructive testing method, I measure the magnetic susceptibility on the surface of reinforced concrete structures with a susceptibility meter. Rebar locator & corrosion detectors provide fast, accurate information to detect reinforcement bars in concrete, identifying rebar’s location, direction and an indication of the depth of concrete over the rebar. Non-destructive testing is a descriptive term used for the examination of materials and components in such way that allows materials to be examined without changing or destroying their usefulness. NDT is a quality assurance management tool which can give impressive results when used correctly. It requires an understanding of the various methods available, their capabilities and limitations, knowledge of the relevant standards and specifications for performing the tests. NDT techniques can be used to monitor the integrity of the item or structure throughout its design life. Structural audit is the overall health and performance checkup of the building like doctor check the patient. Structural audit helps to understand the status of the old building. The Audit helps to highlight & investigate all the risk areas, critical areas and whether the building. needs immediate attention.

DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.10.issue2.142

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Analysis and Design of G+9 Educational Building Using Etabs
Authors:- S.Kasilingam, Professor Dr.A.Arivumangai

Abstract-In this project work, an attempt has been made to plan and design a G+9 storied educational building. This project work involves planning, analysis, designs, and drawings of a typical multi storied building. The salient features of the G+9 storied building are as given below the basement floor is 1.20m above the existing ground level. The shopping complex consists of G+9 floors with 4.00m ceiling height. The carpet area available in each floor is 3000sq.m. This educational building having all facilities under one roof, designed with workstations, conference hall, individual cabins for higher officials, Discussion rooms with all other amenities and very good water supply and sanitary arrangements. Structural analysis is a branch which involves determination of behavior of structures in order to predict the responses of real structures such as buildings, bridges, trusses etc, with economy, elegance, serviceability and durability of structure. Structural engineers are facing the challenge of striving for the most efficient and economical design with accuracy in solution, while ensuring that the final design of a building must be serviceable for its intended function over its design lifetime. This project attempts to understand the structural behavior of various components in the multi-storied building. Analysis, designing and estimation of multi-storied building has been taken up for Basement+G+2 Building, thereby depending on the suitability of plan, layout of beams and positions of columns are fixed. Dead loads are calculated based on material properties and live loads are considered according to the code IS875-part 2, footings are designed based on safe bearing capacity of soil. For the design of columns and beams frame analysis is done by limit state method to know the moments they are acted upon. The structural design has been manually done. The estimate of the building is prepared on the basis of plinth area rate. Necessary structural drawings are enclosed at appropriate places.

DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.10.issue2.141

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