AVIVA- THE GREAT WALL OF EDUCATION 2010

2009

Amri Chadha
Rohan Patankar
Varun Bajaj
III Year, B.Arch
rd

Problems faced:

 Toppling
 Stacking order
inconsistent
 No segregation
 Support structure failure
 Low capacity
 Space wastage
 Exposure to rain

2010

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 So Basically…
Can accommodate a Falling action stops between Stacking order is very
lot more books due to any two modules. No domino easy to follow and design
elimination of organically effect. induced, as “Book=Brick”
‘pyramidal’ stacks. Also,
the stackable height
increases. Modular, easy -set up
and easy - removal

Minimal toppling in
any direction due to Books can be segregated
layout, locking and by type right from the
effective load transfer. beginning due to the
formation of modules
Organic, Pyramidal Stacks

10.25m
Very interesting 20.5m
elevation playing with
‘A’s and ‘Vs’
Plan for Chennai

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The Specifics Gusset Plate to spread load over

450mm
wider area
Size of module: [Folded plate 50mm flaps, 100
wide at base, 8 thick]
1800mm (width)
x900mm (span)
x450mm (height) Interlocking “teeth” for
adjustable + secure connections
[hollow steel section
Max. weight per 150mmx150mm]
module:~1.73 T
Bracing members for keeping Underside View
Total number of main members in place
[hollow steel sections
modules:42 100mmx80mm] Supportive bracing members
to distribute load
Total no. of books Wire mesh to prevent books [hollow steel sections
per module:~6250 from falling out 65mmx65mm]
(assumed book size: [4mm cross section steel wire
200mmx115mmx20mm. mesh]
Hence, it can
accommodate Main Frame members for
almost distributing + transferring
2.5 lakh load
Books) [hollow steel sections
150mmx150mm]
The ‘Jenga Block’
3D View Experiment…
Verdict: It’s stable!!

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 Joint socket
Running for cover… [PVC]

•An easy-to-install tensile roof

covering
• Takes 5-6 minutes to set up 2500mm

• Consists of 22 PVC poles,

with tensile fabric pre-attached 2100mm
to different points
• 10 Cross-bracing pipes for 3D View
stability and cohesion using a
socket-spigot joinery
• 22 Heavy base sockets for Metal ring for Cross bracing at Alternate PVC poles of heights 2.5m
fabric height of 2.05m and 2.1m for effective drainage
a strong foundation
attachment [diameter 35mm] [diameter 100mm]
•Span: 35m X 4.8m

Tensile Fabric Heavy plastic base for a stable

[Polyester] foundation [diameter 100mm,
Removable PVC fitting 300mmx300mm]
to secure connection

Elevation