DESIGN OF PROPOSED TWO - STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Abstract

ABSRACT This project work on the design of proposed residential storey building aims at exposing the undergraduate in to structural design of reinforced concrete structures. Design in reinforced concrete commenced with the architectural drawing (as contained in the list of drawing and as appended) and this was immediately followed by structural design and detailing drawing. In the entire design, consideration was given to factors like economy, safety and comfort for the user, the combination of the above drawing (Both architectural and structural design work) gave good start for the structural calculation works with desired output using relevant reference and information in accordance to SS811 0 part 1 and 2( 1985) which form the core reference used in this project work. The introduction and literature review from the chapter one and two of this project work respectively, confidently and in a simplified manner, maintaining the design procedure and principle, the design of independent structural element comprising of stair case, roof and slab as contained in chapter 3,formed the veritable steps. Similarly chapter 4 contains the dependent element consisting of beam, column and foundation designs.