Architectural Structural Designs and Quantities Estimation of New Technical Cadets Block

Abstract

Technical Cadets Block of Military College of Engineering Risalpur; home to twentyfive Cadet Engineering Degrees was constructed in 1966. The masonry structure of the block has completed its design life and is now facing severe structural failure despite regular maintenance over the years. The emergence of cracks in the walls and roof slabs, spalling of concrete cover in the slabs and seepage of water through the walls are some of the main evidences of the structural failure. The block being home to a hundred potential officers of Pakistan Army demands an immediate reconstruction of the block in line with the international standards and building code. This project hence focuses on the Architectural and Structural Design of a new Technical Cadets Block with the former being based on Modern Architectural Design Theory of “Less is More” while the latter based on the American Concrete Institute Code 318-08. The existence of Mosque, Gymnasium, Lawns, and Stationary Shop epitomizes the Architectural Design Concept. The structural design of the block is carried out as a frame structure in ETABS™ and supplemented with manual calculations. A Bill of Quantities has been drafted for the project using Military Engineering Services Schedule of Rates in order to ascertain the cost of the project. Furthermore, a Project Management Plan drawn up using PRIMAVERA™ has been augmented with the project in order to enable the project managers to make informed decisions and develop working strategies. The project is executed with the hope of securing a better future for the Technical Cadets and providing them a firm base for personal development.