INTRODUCTION TO HISE RISE BUILDINGS AHUJA TOWERS METHODS/TECHNIQUES USED CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

Ÿ A high-rise building is a tall building, as opposed to a low-rise building and is defined by its height Facts: Wind Tunnel Tes ng of High-Rise Buildings:
differently in various jurisdictions. Ÿ Official Name: Ahuja Towers Ÿ Tall buildings are subjected to extreme wind events during
Ÿ It is used as a residential, office building, or other functions including hotel, retail, or with multiple
Ÿ Structure Type: Building their lives.
purposes combined.
Ÿ Status: Completed Ÿ Standard code often neglects the special conditions that
Ÿ A residential high-rise building is also called tower block and may be referred to as an "MDU",
standing for "Multi Dwelling Unit". Ÿ Country: India affect tall buildings, such as crosswind excitation and
Ÿ Buildings between 75 feet and 491 feet (23 m to 150 m) high are considered High-rises. Ÿ City: Mumbai aerodynamic instability.
Ÿ Buildings taller than 492 feet (150 m) are classified as Skyscrapers. Ÿ Building Function: residential Ÿ Wind tunnel tests are the most accurate way to account
Ÿ The materials used for the structural system of high-rise buildings are reinforced concrete and Ÿ Structural Material: steel/concrete for these conditions.
steel.
Ÿ Proposed: 2006 Ÿ The CTBUH Wind Tunnel Testing Guide sets forth general
Ÿ High-rise structures have certain features. The structures are high & lead to higher vertical loads
and higher lateral loads (mainly due to wind stress) in comparison with lower buildings. Ÿ Construction Start: 2010 guidelines for wind tunnel tests, as they apply to tall
buildings, in a format that is useful to building
Loads on high-rise Structures: Companies Involved: professionals and regulatory authorities involved in tall
Vertical Loads Ÿ Owner/Developer: Ahuja Constructions (Ahuja Group) buildings, as well as wind specialists.
Horizontal Loads
Ÿ Architect: Design P & T Group Ÿ It is not intended to be a detailed manual of practice.
Unexpected Deflections
Ÿ Structural Engineer Design: J+W Consultants Instead, it describes best practices and make it easier to
Wind Loads
Earthquake Loads Ÿ MEP Engineer Design: JMT Consultants compare results from different wind consultants.
Ÿ Main Contractor: L&T Constructions
Types of High-Rise Structure: Demand for High-Rise Buildings: Ÿ Interiors: Wilson Associates
1.Braced Frame Ÿ Scarcity of land in urban areas. Ÿ Wind: BMT Fluid Mechanics Ltd.
2.Rigid Frame Structure Ÿ Economic growth.
3.Infilled Frame Structure Ÿ Technical Advancements.
4.Flat Plate and Flat Slab Structure Figures:
Ÿ Innovations in Structural system.
5.Shear wall structure Ÿ Architectural height: 248.5 m / 815 ft
Ÿ Desire for aesthetics in urban settings. Ÿ Occupied Height: 222.1 m / 729 ft
6.Coupled wall structure Ÿ Height to Tip: 248.5 m / 815 ft
Ÿ Concept of city skyline.
7.Wall-frame structure Ÿ Floors Above Ground: 54
Ÿ Cultural significance and prestige.
8.Framed tube structure Ÿ Floors Below Ground: 2
Ÿ Human aspiration to build higher. Ÿ No.of Elevators: 9
9.The trussed tube
Ÿ Tower GFA : 74,436 m² / 801,222 ft² Ÿ The Structure was subjeced to wind pressures experienced in the vicinity over the past 45years.
10.Tube in tube or Hull core structure
Ÿ No.of Apartments: 78 Ÿ Hence a special technique was adopted to give Structural Stability by introducing Belt Trussess in
11.Bundled tube structure
12.Core and Outriggers system the 25th and 41st floor for keeping the sway of the building with intolerable limits.
Evolution of Structural System
Tunnel Form Shuttering System
Ÿ Tunnel form is a formwork system that allows the contractor to build monolithic walls and slabs in

one operation on a daily cycle.

Ÿ It combines the speed, quality and accuracy of factory/offsite produced ready-mixed concrete and

formwork with the flexibility and economy of cast in-situ construction.

Materials:
Ÿ This fast-track method of construction is suitable for repetitive cellular projects, such as hotels, Ÿ Concrete (M60)- the most advanced grade of concrete available at that time.
Ÿ Steel
apartment blocks and student accommodation. Ÿ Low E-Glass
Slip Form Construction
Ÿ It offers economy, speed, quality and accuracy, as well as utilising the inherent benefits of concrete, Ÿ In this way, the construction of a marvellous tower took place.
such as fire and sound resistance. Ÿ The LOW - E Glass to give that added luxury of natural light and minimal heat insulation, the
Types Of Foundations used in High Rise: TYPICAL PARKING LEVEL GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
Ÿ The formwork sections for tunnel form are large and need to be swung by crane out from the side complete glazed façade tower is done up by special Low- E Glass
Ÿ Raft Foundation Ÿ EThe floor to celling height in the apartment is an impressive 13 ft and the living room area is
Ÿ Pile Foundation
Ÿ Combined Raft-Pile
over 750 sq ft in the linited editon 6 BHK duplex apartment, the living room has a clear
height of 26ft ach floor in the Ahuja Towers has been built with only one apartment in each
wing.
Formwork
Protection screen Xclimb 60-The variable enclosure for all high-rise projects
Ÿ The Protection screen Xclimb 60 lets you carry out construction work in the top building-
levels of high-rise projects in great safety, and protected from the weather.
Types Of Construction used in High Rise: Ÿ Protection screen Xclimb 60 is a hydraulically climbed system that can also be quickly
Ÿ Slip Form Construction
repositioned by crane if sufficient craneage is available. Because it is structure-guided at all
Ÿ Climb Form Construction
times, it can be operated even in windy conditions.
Ÿ Table Form/ Flying Form Construction PODIUM FLOOR LEVEL 11th FLOOR-LANDSCAPE DECK Ÿ The system comes in several versions, giving you the ideal solution for every requirement.
Ÿ System Column Formwork Design variant with polycarbonate inlay-
Slip Form Construction Key Highlights:
Ÿ Vertical Panel System Ÿ Ahuja Towers crowned among World's Top 50 High Rises built in 2015 Ÿ translucent,wind-impermeable & non-see-through.
Ÿ Jump Form System Ÿ Completely glazed façade with signature crown
Ÿ Design variant with mesh inlay-translucent,wind-permeable.
Ÿ Tunnel Form System Ÿ Double height covered drop-off zone
Ÿ Air conditioned lobby cum lounge with a 28 ft high water feature Ÿ Design variant with trapezoidal metal sheet-wind-impermeable,non-see-through.
Ÿ Separate entry for residents and services
Ÿ Design variant with perforated trapezoidal sheet-translucent,wind-permeablE
Ÿ High speed private elevators for residents Ÿ
Ÿ 13 ft. high ceiling customized apartments with a stunning sea-view
Ÿ Exclusive 4BHK apartments and limited edition 6BHK penthouses
Ÿ Advanced home automation system
Ÿ Fully serviced building with valet, concierge, housekeeping & chef on demand
Ÿ Club, entertainment and common areas
Ÿ Facilities such as mini theatre cigar room, wine cellar, etc.
Ÿ Replete with private party spaces and business area
Ÿ State-of-the art safety and security systems

TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL FLOOR PLAN

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