[tazmaan]

I am making a Farmhouse near Khapoli on a mountain top. Its a PEB steel / Concrete hybrid ground + 1 structure, 3BHK. The work started on 22nd October 2022

The plot is 2.5 acres right at the edge of the valley/cliff. The last 800 meters to the plot is off the road and has a steep slope. I have pulled a lot of supply trucks with my Isuzu on wet days.

The house plan is 1 living area along with open kitchen, a common washroom and a bedroom and attached washroom on the ground floor. The first floor has 2 bedrooms along with attached washroom and a family room. All rooms on first floor have balconies and on the ground floor all rooms have direct access to patio and swimming pool.

House plans
Ground floor



First Floor



Some pics of the plot before construction started











Some pics of the Bore well installation. The depth of the well is 650 feet.







The soil is very good with good load bearing capacity.


The foundation work in pics.










Here is a short video of the Foundation work.

https://youtu.be/wHJqWPQUHk4

[Amrik Singh]

Is there provision in structural design for Tie-Beams connecting all these Columns ?

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by tazmaan

I am making a Farmhouse near Khapoli on a mountain top. Its a PEB steel / Concrete hybrid ground + 1 structure, 3BHK.

Here is a short video of the Foundation work.

Have you done any pest control in the foundation? If not, please do so before laying the floor at the plinth level.

I would also prefer to tie all the columns with beams at ground level. That will improve the structural stability during any calamity. You can still do it and then lay the floor slab.

Another thing is to raise the plinth level at least 1/2m (preferably 1m) above the ground. That will prevent both water flowing in, as well as deter the rhodents and insects.

[tazmaan]

Originally Posted by Amrik Singh

Is there provision in structural design for Tie-Beams connecting all these Columns ?

Yes all columns are going to be tied with a 450mm tie beam.

Originally Posted by Aroy

Have you done any pest control in the foundation? If not, please do so before laying the floor at the plinth level.

I would also prefer to tie all the columns with beams at ground level. That will improve the structural stability during any calamity. You can still do it and then lay the floor slab.

Another thing is to raise the plinth level at least 1/2m (preferably 1m) above the ground. That will prevent both water flowing in, as well as deter the rhodents and insects.

Columns are going to be tied. This current back fill is only up to the level where beams come, post this there is another 4 feet of back fill. The plinth is raised to average of 4 feet. Since its a sloping land low side will be 2 feet above natural ground level and high side will be 5 feet above natural ground level overlooking the valley. Pest control is also being done mainly for termites.

Right now the process of building stone retention wall is being done on which the beams will run along all the columns. The whole building is designed by a RCC consultant and the PEB steel part above ground is also being designed and manufactured by a professional. There will be no welding at site entire building is manufactured at a factory in Pune and is on nuts and bolts.

Took two days and 4 tankers of water to compact the soil, Post which the construction of wall has started.

Video of progress till today.

https://youtu.be/QNlNhVviBbU

Some pics

[Aroy]

One suggestion.

As the building is on a slope, there will be a lot of rain water runoff during monsoons. To prevent water undermining, a drainage ditch on the upslope to intercept water is desirable. In fact a drainage ditch on three sides is best. The water can then be channeled away from the building downslope.

[tazmaan]

The work is progressing well. There is a lot of extra cost involved in transporting the material due to the road. I usually have to rent a dumper, transfer the material to the dumper and bring the material to the site.

After the footing work a stone bed was made for the plinth beams and stone wall was erected in places where the land slopes down to rest the beams. Post the plinth beams the columns were extended and anchor bolts were cast. There are 10 columns and each column has 10 bolts. A retaining wall was made from bricks for landfill since the ground floor is above natural ground level.

During construction I bought the DJI mini 2 drone for photography. Enjoying every second of flying.

Some pics of the plinth work.

Plinth Beams










Anchor bolts





Plinth wall






Stone Soling








A short video of the same.

https://youtu.be/R_cA_GPQEA0

[tazmaan]

Latest update, the steel frame structure is finished and the ground floor slab has been cast. The entire frame of the structure is on nuts and bolts. The structure was manufactured at a factory in Pune. I have a lot of experience in PEB construction (Since 2008) and getting it designed and manufactured was the easy part. The roof is 30mm insulated puff panels.

My biggest fear was the truck with long columns and rafters to reach the site. The truck was 38 feet long. I had kept a crane and a JCB on stand by to move the truck up. It took us 5 hours for the last 800 meters. It was a relief once the truck reached the site.

Long truck with material



Structure work



















Base plate grouting





Downtake pipe





Ground floor Slab






Short video, this stage is in 41 days..

https://youtu.be/wz5_DRA-vf8

[GTO]

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[mak.prasada]

Why I love Team BHP. Learn something new everyday.

[Dieselritzer]

Wow, this is an interesting thread. Do you have computer generated pics of how the end result will look like? It will help us visualize as the progress happens.

Also, if you dont mind, how did you come across this land? what all due diligence you did? Can you share the cost in PM?

[tazmaan]

Originally Posted by Dieselritzer

Wow, this is an interesting thread. Do you have computer generated pics of how the end result will look like? It will help us visualize as the progress happens.

Also, if you dont mind, how did you come across this land? what all due diligence you did? Can you share the cost in PM?

No I do not have a 3d drawing of the whole thing together. A couple more months and we should see it in real. I have attached the floor plans for reference in the first post.

My brothers factory is 9 odd kms from this land and bought it through one of his employee who happen to be Deputy Sarpanch in this village. I hired a lawyer who researched the title before giving it a clean chit. Took me 18 months visiting at least once a week to select this land as per my requirement. I knew exactly what I wanted and didn't want to compromise.

[audioholic]

Wonderful thread. Would you mind sharing the costs for the structure and building? Is there any specific reason you chose metal construction compared to conventional brick and mortar? Is it more economical?

I am looking forward to similar projects in the coming months in my farm. However I want it to be cost efficient in terms of the construction methodology and materials. Hence ideas and suggestions would be very appreciated.

[mohansrides]

Originally Posted by tazmaan

No I do not have a 3d drawing of the whole thing together..

Following this lovely thread. Thanks for putting it up here.

You have said that you knew exactly what you wanted. Could you elaborate on what those requirements were in your head, and how does this plot meet those requirements? I am asking purely to educate myself.

I am looking forward to you finishing your home so that we can all see how the final product turns out. I wish you lots of health and happiness in this house.

Cheers

[tazmaan]

Originally Posted by audioholic

Is it more economical?

Steel buildings are at par with normal RCC construction if not expensive. If you are building only ground floor steel buildings are more economical. The main factor for me was time and also the quality of the building with an added advantage of it being more environmentally friendly.

Originally Posted by mohansrides

how does this plot meet those requirements? I am asking purely to educate myself.


Cheers

My budget for the land was self limited and I was open to land size between 1 to 3 acres. The gated communities are way overpriced. I wanted it at a reasonable height with not much around (secluded). All the trees behind the house after 100 meters is central forest and will always stay that way. I am hoping to have peaceful environment for few years at-least. The infinity pool will be right at the edge of the cliff.

[OffRoadFun]

Cool! All the best.
Looks like a nice, scenic place and your farmhouse is big. Hope you enjoy your days there once ready.

Post some pics once done.

Coincidently, I am also constructing a farm "cottage" right now in my farm, on a limited budget (<4L), mostly DIY. Looking at this post, may be I will post some updates in a separate thread!