The Comparision between R.C.C and Post-Tensioned Beam Economically and the Comparision in Size of the Columns used in them

This project will be undertaken to analyze and design structural elements like beam ,column ,�T� beam in a commercial building and compare it with a post tensioned haunched beam. The analysis and design will be done manually. Though the use of the software offers saving in time, the calculations are not appropriate. The analysis of the building will be done manually for both lateral as well as vertical loads by substitute frame method and portal frame method respectively. Both earthquake loads and wind loads were considered as lateral loads acting on the building. Assuming both ultimate wind load and earthquake loads does not act simultaneously on the building. Critical loads among wind as well as earthquake loads are to be considered in the further design. The comparisons in both the beams are carried out and with respect to the span to cost ratio as well as the comparison in size of the column to be used to estimate the cost of construction.