Prasath P | Architectural Thesis Report 2020 | Film Studio - Precast Structure

FILM STUDIO

A THESIS REPORT Submitted by

PRASATH P (Reg.No: 724215251711)

In partial fulfilment for the award of the degree Of

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE CAPITAL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, COIMBATORE .

ANNA UNIVERSITY: CHENNAI 600 025 APRIL 2020

ANNA UNIVERSITY: CHENNAI 600 025

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this project “FILM STUDIO” is the bonafide work of

PRASATH P (Reg.No: 724215251711)

who carried out the thesis work under my supervision.

Signature

Signature

Ar. Arun Prasad

Ar. Manikandan

ADVISOR

DIRECTOR

SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE

EXTERNAL EXAMINER – 1

EXTERNAL EXAMINER – 2

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DECLARATION I declare this thesis titled “KOLLYWOOD FILM STUDIO” at “Manapet, Puducherry” is the bonafide work by me, under the guidance of Ar.Arun Prasad, Capital College of Architecture, Coimbatore during the session of December, 2019 – April, 2020.

I declare further that the work reported therein does not form a part of any other thesis based on which a Degree or Award was conferred on an earlier occasion.

STUDENT SIGNATURE PLACE : Coimbatore DATE :

PRASATH P (Reg.No: 724215251711)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my gratitude to Ar. Manikandan (Director) for his suggestions, encouragements, comments and constructive criticism given which has made this project a success.

I am thankful to Prof. Ar.Arun Prasad, for the patience he extended towards me; offering his guidance and immense support during this entire semester and helping me complete this project.

I thank all the faculty members of the Department of Architecture for the encouragement and inspiration to execute the project.

I also thank my family and friends for all their support through these years.

Lastly, I thank all my fellow batch mates, who stood beside and aided me in making this project a success.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE

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Bonafide Certificate………………………...………………………………...….i Declaration…....…………………………………………………………………ii Acknowledgement……………...……….……………………………………...iii

CHAPTER - I : SPECIAL STUDY 1.1 Abstract……….......……………….…………………………………......01 1.2 Introduction…....…………………..…………………………………......01 1.3 Objectives……...………………….…………………………………......01 1.4 Case Study……….......…………….……………...…………………......32 1.4.1 High-Rise Residential: Amrapali Dream Valley………………...….32 1.4.2 Sydney Opera House………………………………………….....….37 1.4.3 Glassell School of Art …………………………………………...….42

CHAPTER - II : INTRODUCTION 2.1 Introduction……........……………………..…………………………......50 2.2 Need for the project…………………….....…………………………......50 2.3 Aim……..........……………….......…….……………………………......50 2.4 Objectives…………………….......…….……………………………......51 2.5 Scope…….....………………….....…..………………………………......51 2.6 Methodology…………...………...…………..………………………......52

CHAPTER - III : CASE STUDIES 3.1 Literature Study…..…………...…………..…………………………......53 3.1.1 Pinewood Studios …………………………………..…………...….53 3.1.2 Goregaon Film City ………….……………………………….....….58 3.1.3 Bangladesh Film Development Corporation…………….……...….65 3.2 Live Case Study ….…………...…………..…………………………......69 3.2.1 EVP Film City, Chennai……………………….………………...….69 3.2.2 Prasad Lab, Chennai.………………………………………….....….76 iv

CHAPTER - IV : REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Area Requirements…..…......……………..…………………………......80

CHAPTER - V : SITE DATA 5.1 Site Justification….………………………..…………………………......84 5.2 Site Map………….....……………………..…………………………......85 5.3 Site Analysis………...…………………….…………………………......86

CHAPTER - VI : DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 6.1 Site Zoning…………..…………….…………………………………......91 6.2 Bubble Diagram…………..…...…..…………………………………......92 6.3 Circulation Diagram…………...….…………………………………......93 6.4 Block Model……….………...……….…………...…………………......93

CHAPTER - VII : DESIGN 7.1 Master Plan………….…....……….…………………………………......94 7.2 Floor Plans………….....…………..…………………………………......97 7.3 Sections………...……...…………….……………………………….....108 7.4 Elevations………...……...………….……………………………….....115 7.5 3D Views………...…...……………..……………………………….....119

CHAPTER - VIII : REFERENCES 8.1 Study Reference………...……...…………….….......……………….....129 8.2 Design Reference……….……...…………….….......……………….....130

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SPECIAL STUDY PRECAST STRUCTURE 1.1 ABSTRACT Now a days conventional type of construction is fading up as compared to Precast construction. Precast concrete is a smart way to build any type of building, safely, affordably.

It ensures fast construction time, high profitability and excellent quality. Precast concrete is an industrialized way to build. It means transfer of work from sites to factories. This improves productivity and quality and shortens construction time of a building. In short, precast concrete lowers total construction costs considerably. This paper deals with the study of precast technology and its advantages over Conventional construction.

1.2 INTRODUCTION Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mould or form which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and erected into place. Indian realty majors are adopting precast technology in building their latest projects. The main advantages of precast technology are quality, speed of construction and a value for money product. To avoid labour shortage, time delays and with an aim to deliver quality products, developers and builders are now adopting precast technology. The use of such technology helps in up to 64% of the time taken for similar projects using normal construction methods and technology. In other words if normal brick and mortar method takes one year to complete a project, the precast method takes about four months. Precast technology has proved its worth by saving a lot of construction time in the Europe and the Middle East. The best part of the technology is that it best part of the technology is that it not only speeds up the construction work but also enhances the quality of final output.

1.3 OBJECTIVES Following objectives have been considered in this work:    

Why precast concrete?

Reasons to adopt precast concrete To study Precast Construction & Erection methodology Equipment used for precast construction

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Why Precast concrete Precast constructions has been a common construction method in United States of America and many European countries. On the other hand Precast for residential construction has been used in India for only less than a decade, but it has been growing very fast in the past 5 years. Recently, there have been any new developers and contractors who have switched from traditional construction to precast to keep up with this new trend in the Indian residential market.

Benefits Offered by Precast There are many benefits associated with the use of precast concrete components. Of course these require proper design, use of the correct materials and manufacturing processes with skilled and knowledgeable personnel. Properly designed and specified precast concrete go a long way toward reducing and eliminating many common utility construction problems, while the economics of precast translate into faster, more cost-effective projects. Benefits available include: (Table 1.1)

SPEED TO MARKET

QUALITY & DURABILITY

INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY

Precast structural components are fabricated in a controlled plant environment and can be erected in weather conditions that would delay the full erection of steel components or CIS concrete. In general, the advantage of precast is that faster erection reduces the overall construction schedule and overhead costs. Compressed schedules, fewer on-site trades, and eliminating weather delays add up to reduced project costs.

Precast, pre-stressed products provide a long service life that far exceeds field-placed concrete partly because members are manufactured in plants under strictly controlled conditions. The controlled plant environment has offers easy verification of quality and a dedicated workforce. This means high-quality product can be manufactured every day, regardless of weather. The low watercement ratio used in precast concrete creates a denser product that does not allow penetration of chlorides and other harmful elements as easily as field-placed concrete.

Structural precast components can be erected in a relatively short period of time because they interlock to support one another.

Simpler installation requires fewer crew members, which means which means fewer personnel to manage, fewer trades to pay and fewer trade-related delays. Precast advantage is a cleaner and safer job site with less risk and more assurance of a smooth and successful project flow. The combination of precast with steel or cast-in-place concrete in hybrid construction can have cost and program benefits. Precast concrete brings accuracy, high-quality finishes and speed of erection to any hybrid concrete construction project.

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ENHANCES SAFETY

SUSTAINABILITY

OPTIMIZATION & FLEXIBILITY

Precast products eliminate many of the dangers associated with onsite construction by providing a controlled, off-site fabrication environment. Precast reduces the amount of wet trade work on site, making them cleaner, tidier and safer.

Precast is perfect for today’s focus on preserving resources and protecting the environment though sustainable building practices.

It’s a perfect Green Building product. Precast reduces overall life cycle impact on environment compared to other methods as it has lower wastage and high potential to recycle waste.

Advanced automation and technologies used in precast plants optimizes the resource utilization, and produces an improved quality product with reduced tolerances, thinner sections, and engineered solutions. Also, it offers flexibility of space planning by allowing for longer spans which create larger open floor plans and increased flexibility in design. For architects, it can offer variety of different profiles. It is possible to cast the member of very complex design and shapes. Innumerable other advantages like high dimension accuracy, tight tolerances, minimal maintenance, acoustic insulation, thermal inertia, various surface finishes, colours, etc. can also be availed as desired.

Table 1.1 : Precast Benefits

PRECAST COMPONENTS & CONNECTIONS Structural precast elements can largely be classified into two categories based on their production methodology, namely tilts and hollow core. For a typical residential unit construction the major elements are columns, beams, canopy, wall panels, cladding, balcony, staircase, slabs etc. Out of these columns, beams, canopy, wall panels, cladding and balcony, stair case, landings are tilts and slabs are hollow core of varying thickness. The common area of a building has many other precast elements such as lift core, boundary walls, curb stones, etc.

Fig 1.1 : Precast components illustration 3

PRECAST COMPONENTS PRECAST SLABS : Main types of slabs used in precast frames are: hollow core slab and solid slab. The details of hollow core slabs are shown in the Figure 4.The hollow core slabs are pre-stressed, precast concrete slabs, with hollow portions in the zones of zero stresses. They reduces the overall concrete dead load, concrete requirement and provides for better insulation.

It is possible to achieve larger unsupported spans. Their general thickness used are 150, 200, and 265 mm. These slabs are casted 140m long at a time, with a fixed width of 1.2m.

After steam curing the slabs are cut into smaller pieces as per site requirement. They are then delivered to site and installed in position using tower cranes. After installation as per drawings, a thin reinforcement screeding of 50-75mm is laid on the top, to seal the joints.

Fig 1.2 : Precast Concrete Structural Elements for a Typical Residential Unit

Fig 1.3: Precast (a) Hollow Core & (b) Solid Slab Details

Another common type of slab used are solid slab. These slabs are casted on a tilting bad with lateral and longitudinal reinforcement. These slabs are generally used for long span in the common areas and toilets where it is required to facilitate for various MEP services. They are helpful to reduce weight thus easy for site crane handling. It also eliminates the shuttering cost, and helps to attain a superior slab soffits.

PRECAST COLUMNS : Columns (Shear walls) in precast construction can either be done in CIS or precast. They are most suited in commercial, industrial bay buildings where thicker sections are needed.

Precast columns are provided with corbel for simple beam column connections. Precast also allows for casting of triple height columns, thus faster erection.

PRECAST BEAMS : There are two main categories of beams used in a precast structure. Internal beams are used where floor loading is approximately symmetrical, and external beams are used where floor loading is predominantly non-symmetrical. The use of precast beams with proper designed connections ensure higher structural stability.

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Fig 1.4: Typical Precast Column and Beam Details PRECAST WALL PANELS : Precast wall panels and claddings are smart substitute for conventional infill block work or brick walls. These walls offers superior finish surface, eliminates the plaster and touch ups, facilitate for desired & accurate openings of doors, windows, ventilators etc. These wall panels also improves the overall lateral stability of the structure.

Fig 1.5: Precast Wall Panels PRECAST STAIRCASE : Precast staircase eliminates the complicated on site shuttering & reinforcement, and provides high quality finish. They can either be a single precast unit containing all flights and landings or separate precast flights & landings.

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Fig 1.6: Precast Staircase Some other elements are precast balconies, canopies etc. and in common areas boundary walls, kerb stones, main gate, etc. are shown in Fig 1.7

(a) Boundary wall,

Fig 1.7: Details of (b) Kerb Stone,

(c) Main Gate

DESIGN & CONNECTION DETAILS The design philosophy of precast concrete construction is based on the build ability, economy, and standardization of precast elements. All loading & restraint conditions from casting to end use of structure are considered in design of precast members & connections.

Connections are needed not only to transfer load but also to provide continuity and overall monolithic behaviour of the entire structure. A complete system of precast elements is integrated to form a structure that behaves monolithically with sufficient strength, stiffness & durability to resist seismic & other dynamic loadings. The connection can be classified into horizontal & vertical joints. Some typical connections details are shown below

(a) Beam-Column

(b) Slab to Beam

Fig 1.8: Connection illustration 6

Fig 1.9: Typical Connection Details between In-Situ Shear wall & Hollow Core Slabs

Fig 1.10: Typical Vertical Connection Details between Precast Wall Panel to Panel

RESEARCH METHODOLOHY The production of precast elements and related resources are synchronized with the project schedule so that rate of production of precast elements should match with rate of demand from construction site including buffer stock. Planning involves detailed work plan of following parameters: Precast Elements Layout Precast Yard Planning Production Planning Stacking area for precast elements Transportation of precast elements Erection of precast elements 7

Broad classification of different works involved in construction and their sequence are pictorially represented in the flow chart 1.1. The precast construction method involves following activities: Setting up of casting yard Production of precast elements Stacking of precast elements Transportation of precast elements Erection of precast elements

Mobilisation of Resources Surveying and Establishment of site infrastructure facilities Excavation Construction of Substructure Construction of Superstructure Finishing and MEP works Handing Over Flow Chart 1.1: Sequence of Construction

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Precast Elements Layout Layout of precast elements forms basic input for planning of precast construction project.

Maximum weight of the element is decided based on capacity of the tower crane available at the site for erection. In the present study total 236 precast elements were planned for every typical floor which included walls, beams, Precast Beam Slab (PBS) and slabs. List of elements in 2 BHK and 3 BHK units are given below : Sl. No.

Element Type

No. of Elements in 2BHK/ 2 Units

No. of Elements in 3BHK/2 Units

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Walls

32

38

2

Beams

3

5

3

PBS

4

4

4

Slabs

4

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Table 1.2: Precast Element details in 2BHK and 3BHK Units The structural plan of typical floor was in the form of plus shape; where each side contains two flats and opposite side flats are considered as mirror flats. Hence plan becomes much simpler and understandable. Fig 1.11 represent the dimensional views of typical floor and tower respectively. The detailed scope of the precast elements to be produced are given in Table 3.

Fig 1.11: Precast Elements in a typical floor plan & Dimensional view of typical tower

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Phase-I of project has been considered in present study.

Production and erection of precast elements were planned in Phase-I of project over duration of 12 months.

Type of Element

Elements in a typical floor (No’s)

Typical Floors per Tower (No’s)

Total Elements per Tower (No’s)

Total Elements to be produced (No’s)

Wall Panel

148

12

1776

110112

Slab

49

12

588

36456

Staircase

2

12

24

1488

Landing

1

12

12

744

Beam

19

12

204

14136

Balcony Slab

17

12

204

12648

Total

236

2832

175584

Table 1.3: Scope of precast elements to be produced for the project

Precast Yard Precast elements required for the erection are produced and supplied from a strategically located production yard. Production schedules are planned to supply required elements at the right time, without hindering the progress of the work.

In the present study the precast yard was planned in 4.5 acres area with four casting yards.

The concrete required for the production of elements was supplied from the ‘site batching plant’, located within the boundary. The details of various set of moulds in each yard are given in Table 1.4.

Yard No.

Size

Elements planned to be produced

Type of moulds

Gantry Cranes (No’s)

1

235m x 25m

Wall Panels

Tilting Tables

3

2

195m x 20m

Slab Panels

Flatbed moulds

2

3

150m x

Wall Panels

Horizontal and Tilting

2

10

20m 4

110m x 20m

Tables PODs, beams, PBS, staircase & landing

Vertical moulds and others

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Table 1.4: Details of the Precast Yard

Characteristics of a typical casting yard: 1. Each precast yard has space for casting and stacking elements, equipments and a road for movement of vehicles.

2. Proper working space should be provided by giving adequate distance between moulds.

3. Same type of elements shall be stored together to avoid future arrangements. Also, elements should be placed at adequate distance for ease of handling.

4. Casting and stacking area should be placed opposite in the yard to minimize the transit time for stacking.

5. The yard should be designed to have a proper drainage facility to drain out water.

Production of Precast Elements Precast elements production planning has been made based on the quantity of work for 22 months (Phase -I) to be done. Monthly casting schedule was prepared based on scope of elements to be produced for Phase-I construction. Production of Elements has been carried out from 6th to 17th month of the Phase – I.

Fig 1.12: Monthly Production Schedule of Precast Elements for Phase-I

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Mould requirement was decided based on the production schedule and type of elements.

Precast Panels Average Qty / Month (No’s) Average Qty / day (No’s) Wall Panels

2220

85

Slab Panels

735

28

Beam Panels

285

11

PBS

255

10

Staircase

30

1

Landing Slab

15

1

Total

3540

136

Table 1.5: Details of average casting requirement of various types of precast elements Production of precast elements has been done in casting yard. Moulds of adequate stiffness have been used and installed as per issued GFC drawings. The sequence of activities involved in the production of precast elements is as follows: 1. Mould cleaning and preparation 2. Shuttering / assembling the mould components 3. Fixing of rebar’s / cast-in-fittings 4. Pre-concrete check 5. Concreting 6. Curing 7. De-moulding 8. Final inspection 9. Stacking Stacking of Precast Elements Lifting and handling of precast elements has been done using gantry cranes and other approved lifting devices. Number and location of lifting points have been decided such that the ‘handling stresses’ were always within allowable limits. For members having unsymmetrical geometry or projecting sections required supplementary lifting points. Typical method of lifting or handling of a wall panel is shown Fig 1.14.

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Fig 1.14: Lifting of wall panel from tilting mould

Precast elements after de-moulding or curing activity, were stacked at planned stacking area to accommodate minimum 10 days’ production of precast elements as a buffer stock to maintain uninterrupted supply of precast elements. Stacking area was calculated based on element detailing and method of stacking. On an average, total 136 precast elements have been cast per day.

Precast elements such as precast slabs, beams, spandrels and staircase landing elements were stacked horizontally and supported with strips of wood or batten across the full width of the bearing points. Precast walls, column-beam-wall panels shall be stacked in vertical position supporting their self-weight using racks.

Transportation of Precast Elements Precast elements were transported to the site on flat bed or low bed trailers. The delivery of precast elements was planned according to the erection sequence to avoid or minimize unnecessary handling or storage at site. The precast elements were loaded using gantry crane of 10 to 15 ton of varying capacity and delivered to the site with proper supports, frames and cushioning to prevent transit damages. The elements were delivered in a manner which they can be lifted directly and erected without much change in the orientation or sequence.

Average 136 numbers of elements were to be transported per day to the site with the help of around 10 numbers of trailers.

Erection of Precast Elements Erection of precast elements was done using tower crane of capacity around 5 to 5.5 ton.

Month wise (7th to 18th month of 22 months’ schedule) erection schedule in terms of flats and precast elements are shown in Fig 1.15 and Fig 1.16 respectively. These schedules were prepared based on the scope of work and planned duration.

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Fig 1.15: Month-wise schedule for Phase-I  

Average number of flats to be erected per month: 120 no’s Average number of flats to be erected per day: 5 no’s

Fig 1.16: Monthly erection schedule for erection of flats For Phase-I construction, the details of tower crane are as follows     

No. of precast elements to be erected per day: 136 Tower crane provided: 5 no’s Maximum weight of the precast element: 5 tons Tower crane (Bogie Type): 5.5 ton at 40m Operating radius of tower crane: 40m

Prior to the erection of precast elements, the following preparatory works shall be carried out in order to achieve efficient and quality installation.

1. Site accessibility shall be checked for the delivery of precast elements.

2. Check whether the right element is dispatched or not.

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3. Visual inspection shall be done to check the concrete finishes and damages if any.

4. Crane shall be checked for its working clearance for hoisting the precast element.

5. The elements shall be stored using “First In First Out� principle according to the erection sequence.

Erection of Vertical Precast Element During the erection of vertical members, the reference line and offset line was set out to determine the position of the element to be installed. Then shim plates or level pads were provided for setting the level of the elements. For external wall or column elements, compressible form of backer rod was fixed on the outer perimeter of the wall. The element was placed in the designated location and secured with diagonal props (push pull jacks) and then check for the alignment. After installing the element, grouting work was carried out.

Approved grouting material was prepared as per specifications and applied to seal the gaps along the bottom edge of the inner side of the element. This is a technique of post-tensioning; where elements are placed first and then by inserting the grout material, tension is imparted in the element to achieve the highest strength.

Fig 1.17: The process of erecting the walls with the wall shoes

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Erection of Horizontal Precast Element Erection of horizontal element is similar to that of vertical element; but the difference is, props were kept ready before bringing the horizontal element to the location, and leveling is done. Screed concrete of 60mm thickness was placed over the slab as specified in the drawings. This is to attain designed structural stability and to conceal the conduits.

Option for Exposed Conduits

Option for Embedded Conduits

Fig 1.18: Typical Horizontal Joint

ADVANTAGES OF PRECAST CONCRETE Saves Construction Time: Precast Concrete construction saves time, the risk of project delay is also less. The precast concrete casting can be carried on simultaneously with other works on site such as earthwork, survey, etc. and thus saves time.

Quality Assurance: The key factors which regulate the quality of construction such as curing, temperature, mix design, formwork, etc. can be monitored for Precast Concrete. So, improved quality construction can be performed.

Usage of Pre-stressed Concrete: By using pre-stressed precast, structural materials of high strength and load-bearing capacity can be achieved, which can result in greater clear span, reduced size of the cross-section of structural members, etc.

Cost-effective: The simplified construction process reduces the time, increases the productivity, quality and safety and thus the cost is reduced.

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Durability: Precast Concrete structure has a longer service time period and minimal maintenance. The high-density Precast Concrete is more durable to acid attack, corrosion, impact, reduces surface voids and resists the accumulation of dust.

Aesthetics: As the structures are prefabricated in a controlled factory environment, several combinations of colours and textures can be used. A wide range of shapes and sizes are available to choose from with smooth finishing and thus the aesthetical value of products are increased.

Safe Construction Platform: No raw materials have to be stocked in site for Precast Concrete construction. It reduces the requirement of traditional formworks and props, wastage, workers, etc. and thus provides a safe working platform.

DISADVANTAGES OF PRECAST CONCRETE High Initial Investment: For installing a Precast Concrete plant, heavy and sophisticated machines are necessary which requires a high initial investment. A large scale of precast construction projects must be available to ensure sufficient profit.

Transportation Issue: The construction site can be at a distant location from the Precast Concrete plant. In that case, the precast members must be carried to the site using trailers. In many cases, the reduced costs of Precast Concrete is compensated by the transportation cost.

Handling Difficulties: Proper care and precaution have to be taken for handling precast concrete. Usually, precast members are heavy and large which makes it difficult to handle without damage. Generally, portable or tower cranes are used to handle precast members.

Modification: Limitation In case of precast structures, it is difficult to modify the structure.

For example, if a structural wall is to be dismantled for modification it will impact the overall stability of the structure.

Sensitive Connection Works: Assembling of the precast members is one of the key points for ensuring strong structural behaviour. Connections between several structural members must be supervised and done properly to ensure the intended behaviour of the connection such as simple, semi-rigid or rigid connections. Besides this, faulty connections may lead to water leakage and fail sound insulation.

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CONNECTION DETAILS       

COLUMN – FOUNDATION WALL – FOUNDATION BEAM – COLUMN COLUMN – COLUMN BEAM – SLAB WALL – WALL STAIR – SLAB

COULUMN - FOUNDATION CONNECTION

Fig.1.19: Mechanical Splices Connection

Fig.1.20: Base Plate Connection

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Fig.1.21: Base Plate Connection (SITE IMAGE) WALL PANEL - FOUNDATION CONNECTION

Fig.1.22: Wall Panel to Foundation using screwed anchors

Fig.1.23: Wall Panel to Foundation Using Couplers

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Fig.1.24: Wall Panel fixing BEAM – COLUMN CONNECTION

Fig.1.25: Connection Types

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Fig.1.26: Connections with dowels

Fig.1.27: with Mechanical Couplers

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Seismic Resistant Connections Method: Splice the beam bottom bars using anchorages in the joint core

Fig.1.28: Using hooked bottom bars

Fig.1.29: Using straight bottom bars

Fig.1.30: With Corbel 21

Fig.1.31: Details of Interior Joint With Corbel

Fig.1.32: Column & Beam connection (SITE IMAGES)

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Fig.1.33: Hybrid Connections -with Shell Beams

Fig.1.34: Splice Sleeve

COLUMN – COLUMN CONNECTION

Fig.1.35: Assemblings of columns

Fig.1.36: Column connection - site works 23

SLAB – WALL CONNECTION

Fig.1.37: Slab to outer Wall connection detailed drawing

Fig.1.38: Slab to inner Wall connection detailed drawing

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SLAB – BEAM CONNECTION

Fig.1.39: Slab to beam connection detailed drawing

Fig.1.40: Slab to beam connection illustration    

Hollow care slabs are set on bearing pads on precast beams.

Steel reinforcing bars are in inserted into the slab keyways to span the joint.

The joint is grouted solid.

The slab may remain un-topped as shown or topped with several inches of cast in place concrete.

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Fig.1.41: Slab to beam connection (SITE IMAGE)

WALL – WALL CONNECTION

Fig.1.42: Vertical joint

Fig.1.43: Horizontal joint

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Fig.1.44: wall to wall connection illustration

Fig.1.45: wall to wall connection (SITE IMAGE)

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STAIRCASE - SLABS CONNECTION

Fig.1.46: Staircase to slab connection (SITE IMAGE)

Fig.1.47: Staircase to slab connection detail

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INSERTS Primary Inserts

Fig.1.48: Loop-Type Wire Inserts

Fig.1.49: Open Wire Inserts The Open Wire Inserts use one of the receptacles

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Fig.1.50: Receptacles for Wire Inserts

Secondary Inserts

Fig.1.51: Used for Handling Purpose

Fig.1.52: Edge lifting connectors

Fig.1.53: Panel Lifting

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Fig.1.54: Lifting loops

Fig.1.55: Lift up Links

Fig.1.56: Lifting precast elements on site

CONNECTING SHOES

Fig.1.57: Column Shoes

Fig.1.58: Beam Shoes

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Fig.1.59: Wall Shoes

1.4 CASE STUDY 1.4.1 High-Rise Residential: Amrapali Dream Valley

Fig.1.60: Amrapali Dream Valley view Project data : Architect : Gian P Mathur (GPM, India), and E.Construct, U.A.E are the structural designers Building Type : Residential No. of Units : 1500 ; 12 units per floor Building Height : 2B+G+18 Floors Location : Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Site Area : 10 Million Sq.ft Building Coverage using Precast : 3.79 million Sq.ft

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Dream Valley project is located in Greater Noida (West), Delhi NCR, India. It’s a residential township with total 47 high-rise residential towers, 379 villas, commercial & institutional building, and other developments. The total built-up area of project is more than 10 million Sq.ft. The high-rise residential towers are divided in to six series from A to F with further classification as A1 to A7, B1 to B6, C1 to C12, D1 to D2, E1 to E8, and F1 to F12.

After a lot of brainstorming and feasibility study, Series A, D, E & F were planned to be constructed by using precast construction technology. All towers of series A (2B+G+18 Floors), D, E1 & F (2B+G+24 Floors) rise about 60m above ground with floor to floor height of 3.05m. A total of 3.7 million Sq.ft area was planned to be constructed with precast.

To make the case easy to understand, this study will discuss the construction of series A having total seven towers. As of today all the seven towers are nearing completion. There are 12 apartments per floor with carpet area of about 430 Sq.ft. for 1BHK. All apartments at of series A are identical that made precast technology a viable option.

Fig 1.20 shows the overall layout of group housing project with high-rise towers along with the tower constructed with precast concrete constriction technology.

Table 1.6 shows the overall scope of precast construction for Dream Valley series A buildings with other project details. A typical floor plan for a wing of tower A1 along with precast elements layout is shown in Fig 1.62.

Fig 1.61: Overall Layout Plan

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Dream Valley – Series A (Tower A1-A7), High Rise Residential Buildings Overall built-up Area (Precast+CIS)

10 Million Sqft

Built-up area planned in Precast

3.79 million Sqft

Built-up area of A series (A1-A7)

8.82 lacs Sqft

Structural frames

2B+G+18 Floors

Total apartments

1500 apartments; 12 apartments per floor

Structural system (Sub-structure)

Raft foundation (CIS)

Structural system (Super-structure)

Hybrid Precast Construction (Shear walls & Core in CIS)

Basement, Ground & terrace work

Cast In Situ

1st to 18th floor

Precast beams, wall panels, balconies, claddings, staircase, & hollow core slabs

Total precast concrete volume (m3)

~16000

Total Nos. of Precast elements (Tilts + HCS)

25000

Table 1.6: Dream Valley-Precast Project Details

Fig.1.62: Typical Precast Elements layout for A1 Tower wing (4 flats)

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DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION & CONNECTIONS The foundation system of the project was designed & constructed as raft foundation. As per the project and structural requirement, the project was constructed by using a hybrid design with Precast & CIS together. In this hybrid construction foundation, substructure, terrace work & all the shear walls for all floors were completed using conventional CIS method. Superstructure (i.e. 1st to 18th floor) consisted of precast construction of beams, balcony, staircase, wall panels & hollow core slabs. The vertical members (shear walls) were constructed in CIS considering the economy and design aspects along with erection plan of other members. This hybrid design facilitated the overall faster erection and allowed for timely production & delivery of other precast members. Also, from design point of view it’s preferred to have monolithic vertical members. Although, it was possible to make precast vertical members, but that would have required to consider for special connections.

The current connection were simple and special dowel bars, corbels and provisions for connection were planned in advance for the members as per the design. The joints were made monolithic by grouting them with non-shrink grout. Onsite, wet grouted joints for horizontal connections between wall to wall, slabs to wall, termed as stitched joints were selected. This precast design system ensured the structural performance equivalent to that of a conventionally designed CIS, monolithic concrete structure. After placing the hollow core slabs as per the layout, a structural topping of 50-75mm was poured to make the slabs behave like a diaphragm. Solid slabs were used in the toilet and common areas to allow for basic MEP services. M40 grade of concrete was used for all the tilt elements and M60 was used for the production of hollow core slabs.

CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED 

As the project was located in seismic zone IV, the suitable design was adopted.

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Lack of skilled manpower with the knowledge of precast industry, operation of various machineries & erection, which was overcome by providing detailed training.

It was difficult to counter the typical mind-set of people to adapt to change in construction technology, patience & willingness to experiment with a new technology.

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Although, European and other standards were available for ready reference but unavailability of IS codes was deemed important. The designers from India had only few Indian Standard to refer.

The knowledge and understanding acquired during this case was carried forward to the projects underway. Many improvisations were based on the experiences of this projects.

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RESULTS ACHIEVED Some astonishing results along with learning experiences achieved through this landmark project are noted as follows: 

7 buildings of 2B+G+18 floors were completed in 18 months of timeline was made possible through precast technology.

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Achieved a slab cycle of 10-12 days for a slab area of 7000 Sqft.

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Superior quality & finish of construction.

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Cost & time optimisation with the use of hollow-core slabs.

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Reduction in concrete & steel factor per Sqft of built-up area.

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Elimination of brick work and plaster by the use of precast wall panels & cladding.

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Automation & mechanisation of construction project improved overall productivity.

Improved site safety & considerable reduction in wastage, dust & noise on site, thus reduced ecological footprint of project.

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1.4.2 Sydney Opera House

Fig 1.63: Sydney Opera House Project data Architect : Jorn Utzon Engineer : Ove Arup & Parteners Owner : State government of New South Wales Building Height : 67M ; 20 storeys Location : Sydney, Australia Building Coverage : 15 acre Sydney opera case study analysis the Sydney Opera House is the busiest performing arts centre in the world. Since its opening in 1973, it has brought countless hours of entertainment to millions of people and has continued to attract the best in world class talent.

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Design and construction There are nearly 1000 rooms in the Opera House including the five main auditoria. There is also a Reception Hall, five rehearsal studios, four restaurants, six theatre bars, extensive foyer and lounge areas, sixty dressing rooms and suites, library, an artists lounge and canteen known as the "Green Room", administrative offices and extensive plant and machinery areas.

The building covers about 4.5 acres of its 5.5 acre site. It has about 11 acres of usable floor space. It is approximately 185 m long and 120m wide at its widest point. The highest roof vault (above the Concert Hall) is 67m above sea level.

The roofs are made up of 2,194 pre-cast concrete sections. These sections weigh up to15.5 tones each. They are held together by 350 km of tensioned steel cable. The roofs weigh 27,230 tones and are covered with exactly 1,056,056 Swedish ceramic tiles arranged in 4,253 pre-cast lids.

The entire building weighs 161,000 tones. It is supported on 580 concrete piers sunk upto 25 m below sea level. The roofs are supported on 32 concrete columns up to 2.5m square.

The exterior and interior walls, stairs and floors are faced with pink aggregate granite which was quarried at Tarana in New South Wales. The two woods used extensively to decorate the interiors are brush box and white birch plywood which were both cut in northern NSW. There are 6,225 sq m of glass, made in France, in the mouths of the roofs and other areas of the building. It is in two layers – one plain and the other demi-topaz tinted. About 2,000 panes in 700 sizes were installed.

Fig 1.64: Design and Construction

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THE SAILS During construction of the Opera House, the pre-cast rib sections of the sails were cast with ducts to carry the steel stressing cables. In all, 4100 individual ducts with a total length of around 113 kilometres (70 miles) were created. The rib sections are bonded with an epoxy developed for the purpose during construction. After post-tensioning was completed, the ducts were pumped full of grout to seal the steel cables from the outside elements.

The rib structures were clad in 3,382 chevron-shaped prefabricated concrete tile lids, supporting around a million ceramic tiles. The tile lids have a slight spherical curve. The tile lids are bolted to the rib structure and sealed with epoxy polyurethane sealant. A protective epoxy grout is used between the individual tiles.

Fig 1.65: Pre-cast rib element and Sections

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Fig 1.66: Rib elements tacked to make the sails

Fig 1.67: Ribs being cast on site

THE PEDESTALS The points from which the sail ribs rise from the podium, and connect to the foundation columns, are known as the Pedestals. The Pedestals are made of reinforced concrete, cast insitu, and can be seen on the building’s exterior below the line of ceramic tiles, and in the interiors of the foyers to the Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre.

The concrete in the Pedestals is completely exposed to weather and the marine environment, and human contact.

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Fig 1.68: In-situ concrete pedestal

BROAD WALK STRUCTURES The Opera House is built on a narrow peninsula of land on the south shore of Sydney Harbour. The Western Broad walk and Northern Broad walk rest on steel reinforced concrete piers, which are embedded into the harbour floor. Granite aggregate slabs are used to clad the Broad walks.

Fig 1.69: Aerial view of Western and under Northern Broad walks

Fig 1.70: Northern Broad walk construction, 1962

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1.4.3 Glassell School of Art

Fig 1.71: Glassell School of Art Project data Architect : Steven Holl Architects Owner : The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Building Type : Education , Cultural , Community Location : Houston , Texas , United States Area : 93,000 sq. Feet The three-story Glassell School of Art provides state-of-the-art studios and active social spaces within the 93,000-square-foot structure. The BBVA Compass Roof Garden and adjacent Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza also serve the expanding needs of the school and the unique mix of students of all ages. Sited on two acres, adjoining the Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden designed by Isamu Noguchi, the building replaces the school’s 1979 facility. The enrolment of about 7,000 students is expected to grow to 8,500 with the expanded course offerings of the enlarged facility.

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Design and construction When Steven Holl Architects set out to design the The Glassell School of Art at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, there was a clear goal in mind – make the building as much a work of art as what is created inside of it. The result is a one-of-a-kind structure featuring 178 unique precast concrete panels wrapping around its precast concrete core.

In addition to the beauty of the exterior, precast played an extensive role in the overall structure and interior design. Due to a short construction schedule, precast was the right building material for the project since off-site casting of the school’s floors, roof and facade permitted each level of the building to be completed in about one week.

According to James Stini, vice president of operations at Gate Precast, Pearland, Texas, a combination of 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch and 16-inch precast concrete hollow core plank systems are used for the second and third floors, as well as the roof. The longest spans, nearly 45 feet, are located in the exhibition hall and classrooms.

Fig 1.72: Site plan sketch

Fig 1.74: Front view

Fig 1.73: Precast panel sketch

Fig 1.75: Sculpture garden 43

Fig 1.76: Forum

Fig 1.77: Ground floor plan 44

Fig 1.78: First floor plan

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Fig 1.79: Second floor plan

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Fig 1.80: Roof plan

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Fig 1.81: North - South section A

Fig 1.82: North - South section B

Fig 1.83: West Elevation

Fig 1.84: South Elevation

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Fig 1.85: Render & Physical model of Glassell School of Art

Fig 1.86: Renders of Sculpture garden

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2.1 INTRODUCTION Film studio A Film studio is a major Entertainment Company or Motion Picture Company that has its own privately owned studio facilities that are used to make films, which is handled by the production company.

A Film studio consists of all the equipments and facilities required for pre production, production and post productions plus a primer theatre.

Some years before film studio use to have only indoor and outdoor shooting facilities. The advancement of technology brought major changed in the field of film making. Animation techniques such as green technology and development of sound system had given the touch of reality. In film studio we can find all the facilities require including office space, residence for actors and other technicians.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT Indian Film Industry, India produces the largest number of films annually, the number of films made being 1500 per year on an average, which is almost 3 times as much as the number of films made in the United States. Yet, the reach of the film industry is limited to a very small number.

And the one more issue which is faced by the aspiring filmmakers in India is the lack of practical or experiential knowledge gained by physically experiencing the process and lack of opportunities to get them involved. Another problem is the lack spaces with the infrastructure to equip advanced production technology so that the entire production could take place under one single roof.

2.3 AIM Aim to design a film studio, creating spaces that facilitate experiential learning. A mixed- use program is introduced with studios and theatres that create a self-sustaining complex.

The project aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice of filmmaking and thereby improve the Indian film industry in terms of creative thinking and technical knowledge. It also aims at generating interest in the community about the Indian film Industry.

Film studios are set up to facilitate the production of films and are provided with functions that deal with different aspects of film-making like production and shooting studios, audio and video recording theatres and post-production editing studios.

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2.4 OBJECTIVES 

Build an advanced and futuristic film studio which has ability to produce and support cinemas and television shows of best quality that represents the pride of our nation.

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Develop the existing technologies and facilities that prevail among the present film studios and repair the flaws in the film making system.

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To bring forward the technologies to be used for film making and television production that are yet to be brought to the Indian entertainment industry.

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Creating more awareness among the public about the importance of films and film making.

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Creating better education to film students. Bringing students closer to production practice.

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Provide platform for upcoming artist, creating easier and equal opportunities for outside talents.

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To mingle leisure and entertainment spaces along with the complex to allow public come into the complex and have good time.

2.5 SCOPE 

Outdoor shooting spaces and landscapes like lakes, Grasslands, Waterfalls etc to act as shooting space.

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Indoor shooting units.

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Green screen and motion capture units.

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Post-production studio and technical production units.

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Television production and Broadcasting units.

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Musical and sound art studios.

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Animation production units.

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Auditorium and outdoor stages.

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2.6 METHODOLOGY Literature review : Reading of various books, articles, news, videos and thesis on related subject from seniors will be referred so that it will provide information and standard data for designing.

Case study : Study of various existing film studio and space will be done so as to know the various functions and spaced in the real life cased and help in the design of my thesis topic Film studio.

Analysis of case study : various aspects of case study will be compared with the standard data those were obtained from literature so that best solution would be found out for thesis program formulation.

Program formulation ; From the analysis of both case study and literature review required spaces and its area for the design of Film Studio will be found out and project site will be finalized.

Site analysis : Project site will be analyzing parameters like geology, soil, topography, climate, manmade structures traffic flow patterns, acoustics, surrounding environment etc so that potential of site can be found out and spaces can replaced accordingly.

Design development : After all of the process design concept will be finalized and suitable design will be developed for “Film studio�

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3.1 LITERATURE CASE STUDY 3.1.1 Pinewood Studios, London Site area : 58 acre Pinewood was built in 1936 on a country estate. New stages, viewing theatres and cutting rooms were added in the 1960s and other facilities upgraded. Two new sound stages were opened in 1999, and two digital widescreen television studios were added in 2000-01.

Pinewood is approximately 20 miles north-west of London.

Site and Surrounding:

Fig 3.1: Site Location & Arial view of Pinewood Studios

Existing Master plan:

Fig 3.2: Master plan of the Pinewood Studio Complex

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Analysis of the Studio Complex Master plan:

Fig 3.3: Zoning of the Complex and the dispersal of the Functions from the entry point

Fig 3.4: Relationship between workshops, studios and backlots 54

Different Sizes of Sound Stages in Pinewood Studios:

Table 3.1: Area & Dimensions of Stages

Fig 3.5: Indoor shooting Stages

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Fig 3.6: Waiting Space

Facilities at Pinewood Studios: PRODUCTION SERVICES : - Workshops - Wardrobe - Storage area - Dressing area - Production Offices - Client areas - Green rooms - Construction equipment hire - Transport offices - Backlot POST-PRODUCTION SERVICES : - Sound editing - Sound Transfer - Optical Transfer; - 6 Sound recording Theatres - 40 Film Cutting Rooms - Film Storage - Preview Theatres

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Fig 3.7: Korda theater for movie preview

Fig 3.8: Post production Theater

Findings of the Study:         

Entry into the site should be positioned in such a manner in order to access all other functions easily from that point Only one entry is desired along with a service entry The zone where the cast and crew will reside should be near the entry Studios, workshops and backlots should be placed in close proximity The huge variation in the size of studios require greater demand for energy but the supporting functions can serve many studios at a time The functions are spread out but arranged within the range of the internal access roads Huge areas are dedicated for car parking at different points which tries to meet the demand for both film shooting and tv studios Since the demand in terms of area is much less in TV studios, most of its studios and supporting functions are placed in a single building mass, even though they can use the filming studios The Post Production Offices are near the entry point and next to TV studio complex in order to serve people who can only avail the post production services without affecting the ongoing shooting areas

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3.1.2 Goregaon Film City, Mumbai Site Area : 500 acre Built space : 30 acre Established on september 26, 1977, the Film City stretches over around 500 acres of land on the outskirts of mumbai. It is known as the Dadasaheb halke Chitranagari or Film City, Mumbai. It is a small city in itself with lake, forest, bridge, isolated roads assign through jungle and what not.

Site and Surrounding:

Fig 3.9: Site Plan Objectives: The master plan was envisioned to support - Film Production - Film Tourism Vision: - Space for creative media art production - Opportunities for enjoyment & learning - Health & safe occupancy - Good on-site connectivity - Environmentally sensitive development 58

Fig 3.10: Existing Functions

The site has an existing 12 m access road that runs from West to East through the centre of the site. The site has many hills, natural water bodies and natural diverse vegetation.

Fig 3.11: Built conditions inside the Mumbai Film City

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Apart from planning the services in an order and emphasizing on Film Production and Film Tourism, MFSCDC plans to erect a Bollywood Museum, Jurassic Park Ride, 007 James Bond Gallery, Virtual Rides of Famous movies along with a Biodiversity Park. The studio complex plans to upgrade its number of studios from 15 to 35.

Fig 3.12: Proposed Built to Un-built ratio of the Site - Built forms are dynamic - Buildings built along with the axis of the central spine - Structures are located on a flatter plateau - Clearly defined zones - Outdoor shooting areas can be used according to the script

Entrance Gate:

Fig 3.13: Views of Entrance Gate

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Proposed entrance gate provides unique identity to entire complex. Large span ,tall canopy shall be designed with contemporary materials such as glass and steel provides desired Tech look. Dadasaheb Phalake Chitranagri Overall aesthetics shall make deep mark on the visitor’s minds . Ticketing center , security kiosk, information center will be part of the main gate.

Monumental Avenue:

Fig 3.14: Views of Monumental Avenue

Village Sets:

Fig 3.14: Village Sets & Outdoor shooting spots

The various village sets proposed here are the one frequently used in most Bollywood movies depicting the rich cultural heritage of Indian Cinema. The quality along with craftsmanship of these studios and sets will be available and useful to entertainment related companies.

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Studios & Building Sets:

Fig 3.15: Outdoor Sets

Planning Strategy: Security: The entrance is the main security zone To control the Film Tourism, segregated watch towers and security checks provide additional security to the artists

Fig 3.16: Security points all across the complex perimeter 62

Way findings: Right from the entry till the convention centre, it is more of a central spine with an easy clue of the zones The studio complex is channeled off from the central spine to avoid commotion of the public spaces

Fig 3.17: Movement across the entire site

Electrical: The electrical network system is in direct relationship with the land use Street and security lighting are also part of the electrical power system and is required during outdoor shooting The scheme indicate the proposed areas required for utility services

Fig 3.18: Passage of Electrical Services into the site

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Water & Sewage: Maximum amount of water will be required in the studios, hotel and convention area and the TV complex Thus 3 major water reservoirs are installed at these points The design philosophy for water supply distribution system is that all zones of the complex will get sufficient water supply.

Each zone may operate as a stand alone system and there will be some arrangement to interconnect in terms of failure of any one of the systems.

Fig 3.19: Passage of Electrical Services into the site

Landscape: The entire development is a sustainable and green by nature. The landscape of convention centre, monumental avenue, Bollywood square, Bollywood museum, hotel complex will have more ornamental streetscape features.

Studio complex landscape will be more controlled and engineered to facilitate better camera angles,. The rest of the site area will be undisturbed.

Fig 3.20: Landscape 64

Findings of the Study:       

Security of the entire site is very important and should not have multiple entry exit points All over the complex, several watchtowers and security checkpoints are installed All the functions spread out from a single spine Indoor studios are located at the extreme point of the site next to the outdoor locations For a 500 acre site of which approximately 30 acre has been built, 5 major electrical stations are set up from where these can supply electricity.

There is also a stadium that can facilitate in shooting a film The accommodation for the artists in a film is centrally placed in terms of functional arrangement to make studios, outdoor locations and the exit point in an approximately equal distance.

3.1.2 BANGLADESH FILM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Site area : 10 acre Established in 1949 at Tejgaon, Dhaka on 10 Acres of land. It is situated in a largely crowded commercial area of Dhaka. Where maximum number of DHALLYWOOD movies are produced. But largely provided commercial settlement is hampering the number of shooting used to place over the years and people are trying to make their own private spaces for shooting and film making.

Site:

Fig 3.21: Site Location of BFDC 65

Analysis of Master plan Zoning:

Fig 3.22: Zoning of BFDC

The flowchart of the complex:

Flow Chart 3.1: BFDC Complex 66

The flowchart of the laboratory:

Flow Chart 3.2: BFDC Laboratory

The functions that BFDC has include:

Table 3.2: Functions of BFDC

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Current program of laboratory :

Table 3.3: Functions of Laboratory

Findings of the Study:     

FDC cannot provide all the facilities a film maker need now a days Modern equipment is less provided Shooting stages are quite small for film shooting In the middle of the city placement of the film corporation is not really encouraged.

Design of the whole master plan is clumsy and clustered

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3.1 LIVE CASE STUDY 3.1.1 EVP Film city, Chennai Site area : 130 acre The park is located by the Chennai-Bangalore Trunk Road in Chembarambakkam, Poonamallee. EVP Film city is sprawled over 130 acres of land. EVP film city studio floors in the quietly beauty of the land and its sylvan surrounding has lush green expanses. EVP studios complex have a natural spots to offer to film productions.

Site:

Fig 3.23 Site of EVP

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Master plan analysis:

Fig 3.24 Zoning analysis

Fig 3.25 Entry

Fig 3.26 Landscape 70

Floor 1 & 2 :

Table 3.4 Plan and Section of Floor 1 & 2 Area : 16000 sq.ft - 160ft X 100ft, Clear height - 40 ft, Production room - 1800 sq.ft, Shutter opening - 20ft X 20ft, Power house - 400 KVA. Floor 3 & 4 :

Fig 3.28 Plan and Section of Floor 3 & 4 Area : 11200 sq.ft - 140ft X 80ft, Clear height - 30 ft, Production room - 3500 sq.ft, Shutter opening - 20ft X 20ft, Power house - 300 KVA. 71

Floor 5 & 6 :

Fig 3.28 Plan and Section of Floor 5 & 6 Area : 9800 sq.ft - 140ft X 70ft, Clear height - 26 ft, Production room - 3500 sq.ft, Shutter opening - 20ft X 20ft, Power house - 300 KVA. Floor 7 :

Fig 3.29 Plan and Section of Floor 7 Area : 6300 sq.ft - 90ft X 70ft, Clear height - 23 ft, Production room - 3500 sq.ft, Shutter opening - 20ft X 20ft, Power house - 300 KVA. 72

Floor size analysis:

Table 3.5 Shooting floor dimensions

Facilities at EVP film city: 

EVP Carnival Cinemas

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Landscapes

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Theme park

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Marriage hall

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3 Star hotel

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Administration block

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Accommodation

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Shooting floors (7)

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Vijay TV Studios

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Backlots

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Open stadium

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EVP ground

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Open ground

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Fig 3.31 Landscapes & Theme park

Fig 3.32 Shooting floors

Fig 3.33 EVP Carnival cinemas

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Dhaba

Court

Jail

Fig 3.34 EVP Permanent sets

Roads

Outdoor sets

Open space

(100 ft, 80 ft, 60 ft, 50 ft, 40 ft, 30 ft) Fig 3.35 Backlots Findings of the Study:      

EVP film city are extended from theme park Lot of land is open spaces & open ground in the backside of EVP 7 well equipped biggest, air-conditioned and soundproof studios in different dimensions for live and sync shootings. The studios also have excellent make-up rooms.

There are several other permanent locations such as a Court, Jail, Hospital, Dhaba, and Car Parking. Accommodation for both VIP’s & workers Wide roads are there in different width Film City is now transforming itself into a technological hub and is gearing up with new projects.

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3.1.2 Prasad Lab, Chennai Site area : 23 acre Prasad Labs are motion picture post production studios in Hyderabad, India, founded by Prasad Group in 1956. The production house has produced over 150 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

This group is the largest chain of post production facilities in India with a total of 12 delivery units located in all the major film production centers of India such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Bhuvaneswar, Kolkata and has an overseas presence in Singapore, Dubai and United States.

Site :

Fig 3.36 Site of Prasad Lab Master plan analysis :

Fig 3.37 Prasad lab Master plan 76

Fig 3.38 Entrance

Fig 3.39 Auditorium

Fig 3.40 Admin & Post production block

Fig 3.41 Parking facilities

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Fig 3.42 Outdoor shooting area

Fig 3.43 Post production work area Current program of Prasad Lab:

Table 3.6 : Functions of Prasad lab

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Findings of the Study: 

Prasad lab is a post production studios for films

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Having open spaces for set makings

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Auditorium with latest technology systems , 230 seater’s with fully air conditioned

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All the post production departments are there to finish a movie in one place

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Parking’s are provided for 250 bikes & 50 cars

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Service entry is there

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Studio is located in the main area so heavy transportations are done in night time.

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4.1 AREA REQUIREMENTS

ADMINISTRATION AREA (sq.m)

NO'S

NET AREA (sq.m)

USERS

325

1

325

Visitors

Chairpersons office

27

1

27

Managing director's office

23

1

23

General Office

185

1

185

Meeting Room

55

1

55

Conference Room

92

1

92

Reading Space

92

1

92

Audio Visual Area

92

1

92

Archive Office

55

1

55

Librarian office

18

1

18

Sitting Space

92

1

92

Pantry

55

1

55

Staff Room

18

1

18

General (M+F)

27

1

27

Office (M+F)

27

1

27

Staff (M+F)

27

1

27

18

1

18

FUNCTION Entry + lobby space + reception + waiting area

(with attach restroom)

(with attach restroom)

Offices

(30 p)

Library and Archive

Rest Area

Restrooms

Storage Total area of Administration

Table 4.1 : Area Requirements

80

1228

Workers Client

Staff Workers

Staff

FUNCTION

PRE-PRODUCTION AREA (sq.m)

NO'S

NET AREA (sq.m)

USERS

325

1

325

Visitors

94

10

940

94

10

940

560

1

560

560

1

560

94

1

94

94

2

188

108

1

108

54

1

54

(with attach restroom)

27

1

27

General (M+F)

27

1

27

Office (M+F)

27

1

27

Entry + lobby space + reception + waiting area Producers Office Directors Office Storyboard Office Assistant Production area Conference Room Rehearsal Hall Common sitting area Pantry Staff Area

Offices

Rest Area

Restroom

Total area of Pre - Production

Workers Client

Artists Workers Staff Workers

3850

PRODUCTION AREA (sq.m)

NO'S

600

2

NET AREA (sq.m) 1200

Medium

11000

2

22000

Large Production Control Room Make Up Room

16000

2

32000

37

20

740

37

20

740

Workshop

27

20

540

Store

18

20

360

Restroom (M+F)

27

40

1080

Shop

37

1

37

Tailoring

37

1

37

Material Supply

27

1

27

Equipment

27

1

27

Storage

18

1

18

FUNCTION Small

Indoor Shooting Floor

General Workshop

Total area of Production

Table 4.1 : Area Requirements 81

58788

USERS

Workers Client Artists Staff

Workers Staff

FUNCTION

POST- PRODUCTION AREA (sq.m)

NO'S

NET AREA (sq.m)

USERS

185

1

185

Visitors

27

1

27

27

1

27

140

1

140

54

1

54

186

1

186

233

1

233

108

1

108

186

1

186

186

2

372

Projection Room

54

1

54

Console Area

37

1

37

Sitting Space

74

1

74

Screening Space

37

1

37

SOUND STUDIO Entry + lobby space + reception + waiting area Chief Sound Engineer's Office Offices

Sound Mixing Studio

Dubbing Studio

Sound Engineer's Office General Office Space Meeting Room General Mixing studio Mixing studio + Recording Theatre General Suite Dolby 5.1 Dubbing suite

Sound Effect Studio Review Theatre

Workers Client

Workers Artists

Workers Workers Client

1720 COLOUR LAB Entry + lobby space + reception + waiting area

140

1

140

Lab ln Charge

27

1

27

Chemist Office General Office Space Meeting Room

18

1

18

108

1

108

54

1

54

Chemical Processing Zone

186

1

186

Negative Processing Plant

186

1

186

Positive Processing Plant

140

1

140

Color Analyzer Room

47

1

47

Printing Room

47

1

47

Projection Room

37

2

74

Storage (general)

27

1

27

Offices

1054

82

Visitors

Workers Client

Workers

EDITING STUDIO Entry + lobby space + reception + waiting area Chief Editor Assistant Editor General Office Meeting Room VFX Studio Panel Graphic Studio Panel Special Effect Panel Film Editing Panel

Offices

Editing Suite

Storage (per panel)

Supply Room

Electric Supply Special effect Plug in

185

1

185

27

1

27

27

1

27

108

1

108

54

1

54

740

2

1480

370

1

370

370

2

740

280

3

840

27

8

216

18

1

18

18

1

18

Visitors

Workers Client

Workers

4083 COMMON FACILITIES Sitting Area

140

1

140

Rest Area

Pantry

74

1

74

37

1

37

27

6

162

Restrooms

Staff Area General (M+F) Office (M+F) RestArea (M+F) Staff (M+F)

27

3

81

27

1

27

18

1

18 539

Total area of Post - Production

Table 4.1 : Area Requirements

83

7396

Workers Client Staff

5.1 SITE JUSTIFICATION Proposal for film city at Puducherry: 2011 - Proposal for Film City to be submitted to CM : Film maker Rajiv Menon will submit a proposal to Chief Minister N Rangasamy to set up a film city in the Union Territory

Fig 5.1 News Cutting

2016 - Film City to tap Puducherry’s reel potential : Addressing ‘SIMCON’, the 28th State Information Ministers Conference in Delhi, PWD Minister A. Namassivayam, who made a presentation on behalf of Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy, said that it was proposed to develop a Film City

Fig 5.2 News Cutting 84

Proposed Site : 87 acres of lands acquired by the Government in Manapet revenue village that has a beach front of nearly 200 m, from there 25 acres land provided for film city Scope : As of now, Puducherry is becoming a favourite spot for film producers and many films shot at Puducherry have been very successful. Undoubtedly, this (Film City) will encourage producers and film directors to shoot their films in Puducherry and will boost cinema tourism.

The Government is also expecting the facility to create substantial job opportunities for the local youth, apart from increasing the tourist footfall to Puducherry.

5.1 SITE MAP Site location : Manapet, Puducherry

Site area : 25 acres

Fig 5.3 Site Map

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5.3 SITE ANALYSIS Locality Name : Manapet Tehsil Name : Bahour District : Pondicherry State : Pondicherry Country : India Language : Tamil and Malayalam, French

About Manapet : 

Manapet is a Village in Bahour Tehsil in Pondicherry District of Pondicherry State, India. It is located 18 KM towards South from District head quarters Pondicherry. 4 KM from Bahour. 17 KM from State capital Puducherry

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Kirumampakkam ( 2 KM ) , Seliamedu ( 5 KM ) , Bahour ( 5 KM ) , Bahour(east) ( 5 KM ) , Bahour(west) ( 5 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Manapet. Manapet is surrounded by Cuddalore Tehsil towards west , Ariankuppam Tehsil towards North , Villianur Tehsil towards North , Pondicherry Tehsil towards North .

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Cuddalore , Vadalur , Nellikuppam , Pondicherry are the near by Cities to Manapet.

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This Place is in the border of the Pondicherry District and Cuddalore District.

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Cuddalore District Cuddalore is west towards this place . It is near to the Tamil Nadu State Border.

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It is near to bay of bengal. There is a chance of humidity in the weather.

Approach to the site : Airport : Pondicherry (21 KM) Railway station : Cuddalore (9 KM) Bus stop : Moorthikuppam (1.1 KM)

Nearby amenities in 3KM radius : 4 Hospitals around 2.1 KM 5 Lodges around 1.4 KM 5 Resorts around 1.9 KM

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Fig 5.4 Site location & Surroundings

Fig 5.5 Access to the site

Fig 5.6 Existing neighbourhood

Fig 5.7 Natural environment 87

Climate analysis:

Fig 5.8 Sun path diagram

Fig 5.9 Temperature

Fig 5.10 Rainfall

Fig 5.11 Wind Speed 88

Fig 5.12 Seasonal Wind

Fig 5.13 Daily Wind

Fig 5.14 Contour

Fig 5.15 Drainage

Fig 5.16 Site Photos

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Costal Region Norms: Coastal Regulations Zone III : The proposed project is covered under the Coastal Regulations Zone III as per the MOEF&CC guidelines. The design complies with the coastal regulations.

No Development Zone :    

200m from the High Tide Line (HTL) is earmarked as no development zone, and only parks and play field is proposed in this area as permissible by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

In the no development zone not even temporary fencing is proposed.

No permanent structure for sports facility is proposed.

As per the Ministry’s regulation the land area of the project site is planned. The area should as per the Floor Space Index (FSI)

FSI area calculation (Ref: PONDICHERRY BUILDING BYE-LAWS) : FSI : 2.0 Total area: 107169 Sq.m Builtup area : 71262 Sq.m Plot coverage 40% : 41830 Sq.m Maximum No.of.Floors : 6 Set back : - Front set back : 15m - Rear set back : 15m - Side set back : 6m

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6.1 SITE ZONING

Fig 6.1 Site Zoning

91

6.2 BUBBLE DIAGRAM

Fig 6.2 Bubble Diagram

92

6.3 CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

Fig 6.3 Circulation Diagram

6.4 BLOCK MODEL

Fig 6.4 Block Model

93

7.1 MASTER PLAN

Fig 7.1 Site Plan

94

Fig 7.2 Site Sections 95

Fig 7.3 Site Sections 96

7.2 FLOOR PLANS Ground Floor - 3620 sq.m

Fig 7.4 Ground Floor Plan

97

First Floor - 4900 sq.m

Fig 7.5 First Floor Plan

98

Second Floor - 4900 sq.m

Fig 7.6 Second Floor Plan

99

Third Floor - 4900 sq.m

Fig 7.7 Third Floor Plan

100

Fourth Floor - 4900 sq.m

Fig 7.8 Fourth Floor Plan

101

Fifth Floor - 4900 sq.m

Fig 7.9 Fifth Floor Plan

102

Terrace - 4900 sq.m

Fig 7.10 Terrace Plan

Basement - 2024 sq.m

Fig 7.11 Basement Plan

103

Small Shooting Floor - 2447 sq.m

Fig 7.12 Small Shooting Floor Plan

104

Large Shooting Floor - 3277 sq.m

Fig 7.13 Large Shooting Floor Plan

105

Auditorium 2283 sq.m

Fig 7.14 Auditorium Floor Plan

106

Workshop 353 sq.m

Fig 7.15 Workshop Floor Plan

107

7.3 SECTIONS Main Block :

Fig 7.16 Section AA’ 108

Fig 7.17 Section BB’ 109

Fig 7.18 Section CC’ 110

Fig 7.19 Section DD’

111

Fig 7.20 Section EE’ 112

Auditorium :

Fig 7.21 Auditorium Sections 113

Workshop :

Fig 7.22 Workshop Sections

114

7.4 ELEVATIONS Main Block :

Fig 7.23 Front Elevation

115

Fig 7.24 Rear Elevation 116

Fig 7.25 Right Side Elevation 117

Fig 7.26 Left Side Elevation 118

7.4 3D VIEWS

Fig 7.27 Front View

Fig 7.28 Entry / Exit

119

Fig 7.29 Parking

Fig 7.30 Landscape

120

Fig 7.31 Main Block view 1

Fig 7.32 Main Block view 2

121

Fig 7.33 Main Block view

Fig 7.34 View from Main Block

122

Fig 7.35 Auditorium

Fig 7.36 Workshop

123

Fig 7.37 Shooting Floor 1

Fig 7.38 Shooting Floor 2

124

Fig 7.39 Service Road

Fig 7.40 Outdoor Shooting Space (view 1)

125

Fig 7.41 Outdoor Shooting Space (view 2)

Fig 7.42 Outdoor Shooting Space (view 3)

126

Fig 7.43 Outdoor Shooting Space (view 4)

Fig 7.44 Outdoor Shoot Office

127

Fig 7.45 Service Road

Fig 7.46 Service Entry / Exit

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8.1 STUDY REFERENCES International Journal of Mechanical And Production Engineering, ISSN: 2320-2092, Volume- 5, Issue-11, Nov.-2017 http://iraj.in Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, ISSN 1392-3730 / e-ISSN 1822-3605, 2018 Volume 24 Issue 2: 106–115 https://doi.org/10.3846/jcem.2018.458 A Case-study on use of Precast Technology for Construction of High-Rise Buildings, Conference Paper : November 2016 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311303717 ARCHITECTURE IN PRECAST CONCRETE is published by the Build ability Development Section, Technology Development Division of the Building and Construction Authority. https://www.bca.gov.sg/Publications/BuildabilitySeries/others/ARCHITECTURE_IN_PRECA ST_CONCRETE_lowres.pdf International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072 Volume: 05 Issue: 08 | Aug 2018 www.irjet.net Precast High-Rise Residential Projects in India: Design Implementation https://dokumen.tips/documents/precast-high-rise-residential-projects-in-india-design-aprecast-high-rise.html Affordable housing in India with Precast Construction https://wbkengineers.com/wbk-admin/uploads/5d775eca4e11c-19-09-10-Affordable-precastindia.pdf International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development, e-ISSN (O): 23484470, p-ISSN (P): 2348-6406 Volume 4, Issue 4, April -2017 http://www.ijaerd.com/papers/finished_papers/Review%20On%20Analysis%20Of%20Precas t%20Concrete%20Structure-IJAERDV04I0492886.pdf Precast construction methodology in construction site, July 2017 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318108338 A Case-study on use of Precast Technology for Construction of High-Rise Buildings, Nov 2016 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311303717 Connections In Precast Structure https://cbri.res.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Dr.KP-Jaya.pdf

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8.2 DESIGN REFERENCES Pinewood studios, uk http://www.pinewoodstudios.co.uk Goregoan Film city, mumbai www.filmcitymumbai.org/MasterPlan.pdff Bangladesh film development corporation BFDC http://media-24bd.blogspot.com/2012/07/bangladeshi-film-history.html Thesis paper titled: Impress Film city BRAC University https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/61804829.pdf FILMPORT Studios Toronto, Canada https://architizer.com/projects/filmport-studios/ Cape Town Film Studio www.capetownfilmstudios

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