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1-to-10-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Building-Design-and-Estimation
Introduction to High-Rise Building Estimation
Site Selection and Feasibility Study
Soil Investigation and Foundation Recommendations
Basic Loading Criteria: Dead, Live, Wind, and Seismic
Thumb Rules for Preliminary Column Sizing
Beam Depth and Width Estimation
Slab Thickness Calculation Rules
Wall Thickness and Partition Planning
Preliminary Floor Height Considerations
Foundation Depth and Type Estimation
11-to-20-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Design-and-Estimation
Pile and Raft Foundation Sizing Rules
Estimation of Structural Steel Requirements
Concrete Grade Selection Thumb Rules
Thumb Rules for Rebar Quantity Estimation
Formwork Area and Material Estimation
Thumb Rules for Staircase Design and Area
Lift Core and Shaft Size Guidelines
Mivan/Formwork System Planning
Shear Wall Design Guidelines
Wind Load Thumb Rules for High-Rise
21-to-30-Essential-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Building-Design-and-Estimation
Seismic Design Coefficients for Zone-Based Areas
Expansion Joint Spacing Rules
Service Core Layout and Shaft Allocation
Plumbing Shaft and Riser Thumb Rules
Electrical Conduit and Shaft Sizing
HVAC System Duct Routing & Sizing Guidelines
31-to-40-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Construction-Projects
Water Tank (UG + OHT) Design and Estimation
Fire Fighting & Emergency Exit Norms
Fire Stair Width & Pressurization Thumb Rules
Thumb Rules for Basement Ventilation & Area
Car Parking Estimation (Podium & Basement)
Ramp Slope and Width Guidelines
Façade Design and Cladding Estimation Rules
External Plastering & Painting Coverage Thumb Rules
Internal Finishing: Tiling, POP, Paint Estimations
41-to-50-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Design-and-Estimation-Guidelines
Bathroom & Toilet Thumb Rules (Waterproofing & Fixing)
Window and Glazing Area Ratios
Balcony and Chajja Cantilever Rules
Terrace Waterproofing & Drainage Layout
Quantity Estimation of Construction Materials
Estimation of Manpower Requirements
Project Time Estimation Based on Floor Cycles
Quantity Estimation per Floor & Total
Cost Estimation per Sq.ft and per Floor
Thumb Rules for BOQ Preparation
Maintenance Area Estimation Guidelines
Thumb Rules for Green Building Components
51-to-60-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Construction-Projects
Structural Safety and Serviceability Thumb Rules
Quality Control Checkpoints & Tolerances
Summary of Commonly Used Thumb Rules and Shortcuts
Thumb Rules for Podium Slab Design and Loading
Core Wall Thickness and Reinforcement Guidelines
High-Rise Shuttering Cycle Time Estimation
Jacketing and Retrofitting Thumb Rules
Column Reinforcement Lapping and Splicing Rules
Beam Reinforcement Curtailment and Anchorage
Slab Reinforcement Distribution Thumb Rules
61-to-70-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Construction-Projects
Thumb Rules for Transfer Girders and Transfer Slabs
Post-Tensioned Slab Thickness and Stressing Thumb Rules
Estimation of Precast Element Quantities
Jumpform and Slipform Cycle Time Estimation
Concrete Pour Sequence and Pour Volume Calculation
Lift Machine Room and Pit Size Guidelines
Thumb Rules for Fireproofing and Insulation Materials
Vertical Transportation: Lift Speed and Quantity Thumb Rules
Boom Pump Reach & Number of Pumps Required
Thumb Rules for Temporary Structures (Labor Camp, Site Office)
71-to-80-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Building-Construction
Tower Crane Selection, Positioning, and Quantity Estimation
High-Rise Building Drip Line & Water Drainage Planning
RCC Core Wall to Frame System Ratio Guidelines
Coupling Beams in Shear Wall Zones
Concrete Consumption per Floor in High-Rise
Thumb Rule for High Strength Concrete Grades (M50+)
Slab Load Distribution for Flat Slab vs. Conventional Slab
Concrete Pour Rate for Vertical Members (Columns, Shear Walls)
Retaining Wall Height and Thickness for Basement Construction
Rock Anchoring and Retention Systems in Urban Sites
Noise and Vibration Control Measures in Urban High-Rise
Thumb Rules for Facade Cleaning Systems (BMU units)
Thumb Rules for Escape Route Widths & Emergency Planning
81-to-90-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Design-and-Estimation
Thumb Rules for Lightning Protection System
Stormwater Drainage System Capacity Guidelines
Material Hoist Planning for High-Rise Floors
Structural Movement Joint Width Estimation
91-to-100-Thumb-Rules-for-High-Rise-Multistorey-Buildings-Design-and-Estimation
Expansion Joint Cover Detailing Guidelines
HVAC Shaft Insulation and Duct Fire Rating Rules
Pipe Sleeve and Sleeve Size Thumb Rules
Thumb Rules for Terrace Garden Load Considerations
Building Elevation Feature Load & Wind Check Rules
Thumb Rules for Lift Pit and RCC Wall Detailing
High-Rise Vertical Fire Duct and Water Supply Layouts
Curtain Wall Bracket Spacing and Load Transfer Rules
Roof Parapet Height and Coping Detailing
Window Sill and Lintel Height Thumb Rules
Emergency Generator Room Size and Location Guidelines
Common Area Lighting Load and Shaft Allocation
Thumb Rules for GRC/FRP Façade Panel Load Estimation
Fire Compartmentation: Area & Barrier Thickness Rules
High-Rise Tower Separation Gap in Multi-Tower Layouts
Summary of Structural & Services Coordination Thumb Rules