1) The document provides details from a training report submitted by Sharath B at OM Shakthy Santha Towers Phase 3 project. 2) Key aspects of the project studied include pile foundation, construction of slabs and beams using concrete and reinforcement, building columns, and brickwork. 3) Safety measures at the construction site conform to ISO standards, and the trainee inspected curing processes, took measurements, and observed brickwork construction during the 10-day training.

1. TRAINING REPORT
DONE BY
SHARATH B
SRM UNIVERSITY
At
OM SHAKTHY SANTHA TOWERS
PHASE 3
SUBMITTED TO
ESAKI RAJ
PROJECT ENGINEER
OM ShAKTHY SANTHA TOWERS
PHASE 3

2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is always a pleasure to remind the fine people in the Engineering program
for their sincere guidance I received to uphold my practical as well as
theoretical skills in Engineering..
I would like to express my immense pleasure and deep sense of gratitude to
Mr. DIllibabu , General Manager for spending his valuable time with me and
also helping me in completion of the task.
I would also like to thank Mr. Esaki Raj, Project Engineer of Om Shakthy
Towers Phase 3 for spending his valuable time with me and helping me
completing the task.
Finally, I would also like to thank Mr. Vignesh for guiding me during the
course of the training.

3. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
DETAILS OF THE PROJECT 2
DETAILS OF STUDY 4
CONCLUSIONS 11

4. INTRODUCTION
The phase 3 of the OM Shakthy Shantha Towers is constructed after the complete
construction of the first two phases of the same building. One can enjoy the
picturesque view of tremendously growing Chennai city from Santha Tower
apartments, built in the prime location of Ambattur IT Park with all amenities to
provide world-class standards of life.
This remarkable project is located at Paruthipattu, on 120 ft Poonamallee – Avadi
road, Chennai just about 25 minutes from Porur, Annanagar and very close to
Mogappair and Ambattur IT Park.
There are 508 apartments in total in Shantha Towers in a vast land of almost 4.6
acres.
About the Builder
OM Shakthi builders are one of the largest real estate developers in the country
diversified into hospitality, real estate and other franchises. OM Shakthi
constructions are known to incorporate a fantastic balance of space management
and natural beauty in their building constructions. OM Shakthy builders have
constructed successfully and delivered projects in excess of 5 million sq ft since
inception, conforming to high quality with commitment to timely delivery.

5. DETAILS OF THE PROJECT
The project worked on, was the OM Shakthy Shantha Towers, Phase 3. This
remarkable project is located at Paruthipattu, on 120 ft Poonamallee – Avadi road,
Chennai just about 25 minutes from Porur, Annanagar and very close to Mogappair
and Ambattur IT Park.
Undoubtedly, Santha Towers in Chennai will be the perfect place to lead a luxurious
and comfortable lifestyle as you desire in the fastest growing region, Avadi and
located very nearer to Ambattur IT Park.
Floor Plan of the Building

6. Key Plan of the building

7. DETAILS OF STUDY
PILE FOUNDATION
20 m of earth is excavated for the pile to be inserted, after which
concrete is poured in. After 20 days for curing, almost 3 feet of land is excavated
(according to the dimension of the pile). A cap is formed over which a column is bill.
Since the construction laid is a heavy one, oil foundation is used. It increases the
stability of the foundation. Sometimes, piles of different numbers is used.
Pile Map of the building

8. Steel structure to hold the Slab
Grade Beams of different designs and lengths are placed over the columns. Steel
structures are placed over jockeys to provide support to the construction of a slab.
Rods are made in he form of a mat into which concrete is poured. It is allowed to
cure for 20 days after which wooden planks are removed.
CONSTRUCTION OF SLABS OVER DOORS AND WINDOWS
Construction of lintel beams are constructed by using wood. A wood
piece of the required dimension is placed over the two supports over which
reinforcement is placed. Concrete is poured into the structure and is allowed to cure
after which brickwork is laid near to it.
There are 138 column in total in the phase 3 of the building. 100 of them have
dimensions of 30 inch by 9 inch. The rest 38 have dimensions of 24 inches by 9
inches.
TYPES OF PILES
The different types of piles are Driven Pile, Anchoring Pile and Inserting Pile. Driven
Pile is used in the construction of the building.M25 grade concrete is used. 400 kgs

9. of cement is used. M25 grade concrete is used for the construction of slabs and
beams.
The building constructed is Stilt plus 9. (S+9).
Concrete is obtained from the roller. M40 grade is used for filling the reinforcement
for the column. The concrete is already taste for slump. Hence , it’s not tested in the
site once again. Concrete cubes of the same are bought to the site in RMC.
CONSTRUCTION OF COLUMNS
Column is constructed initially by placing a cap into which concrete is poured. Steel
rods are already placed inside the cap. The concrete poured is levelled .
Construction of Column with Cap at the bottom
Concrete is poured into the column by using crane. A concrete truck provides the
required concrete which is poured and then carried by a crane to the floor where
the work is carried out. One requires to sit on the bucket where concrete is poured.
The concrete is compacted by using a vibrator. This process happens for each of
the column built.

10. Stirrups of the required diameter are placed which is according to the drawing
provided by the designer before pouring in the concrete. These stirrups are firmly
tied with the steel rods using a steel wire of a very small wire which has a very
small diameter. Rods on either side of the cap should be equal in distance.
Verticality of the column is checked using the jockey and a bob which is connected
to a thin thread. A tape is used to measure the distance at places where the bob is
connected from the rod. If both the distances are equal, then the column is said to
be vertical. The same is done on all four faces. This process is done before
concrete is
poured in.
Checking the Verticality of Column

11. CONSTRUCTION OF BEAMS
One of the most important aspect of the construction of a building is the
construction of the beams. There are three types of beams in the plan.
1. FB which is Floor Beam : This beam is held under the slab to hold it.
2. DB which is Duct Beam : Duct Beams are the beams placed in ducts like
electrical duct, fire duct.
3. CB which is Concealed Beam : Laid above the slab.
The drawing which denotes the beams used also come along with the dimensions
in which they have to be laid.
Beam construction is a very easy process. Using jockeys above which steel
structures like trusses are placed as shown in one of the images above, a slab
using wood is first placed. Above this wooden piece, timber is placed according to
the plan where space for beam is left.
Construction of Beams

12. Placing reinforcement is an important process. A rod inserted from one of the
column. The inserted rod maybe a L section or just a steel rod, according to the
drawing given. Two rods are placed in such a way that they are opposite to each
other. Distances for the placement of stirrups are marked according to the plan
given after which stirrups are laid on the rods. The distances marked should be
equal. After the placement of stirrups, rods are once again inserted if the drawing
says so. Stirrups are firmly tied to the rods just like in columns using the steel wires
of a small diameter. The wire should be tied at each joint to hold the structure firmly.
The section can be lowered if held high by just taking out one of the rods in the
columns. Concrete is poured into the reinforcement and is allowed to cure by
pouring water periodically, i.e., everyday.
BRICKWORK
Laying brickwork is the most important aspect in construction of any building.
Proper brickwork has to be laid in order to build proper walls. The process of laying
brickwork :
1. The surface over which it is laid is first wetted.
2. Cement mortar is laid over which wetted bricks are laid.
3. Bricks are laid with small gaps in between which is filled by mortar
4. Mortar is laid over the surface of the bricks.
This process continues. There are two types of walls.
1. 4 and a half inch wall : This wall is constructed inside the apartment. The ratio of
cement to sand is 1 : 4.
2. 9 inch wall : This wall is constructed on the exterior part of an apartment. The
ratio of cement to sand used is 1 : 5.
The type of bonding used in the building are Running, Flemish and English Bond.
Running bonds are mostly used in the interior part of the apartment. The other two
bonds are used on the exterior part of the apartment.
The number of bricks per a meter cube was close to 406 bricks. Though the
process is a simple one, care should be taken while doing it. There shouldn’t be any
gap between the two bricks after mortar fills it. If there is any, adequate mortar

13. should be filled in it. The extra dust is taken off. Water is periodically and repeatedly
poured on the surface for it to cure.
Brickwork laid in the second floor of the building near the staircase
SAFETY
The company has observed various safety norms as per ISO standards and A
safety office is present in the construction site. Various safety measures have been
taken. Workers were made to wear safety belts when they worked at the edges of
the building.
WORKS TAKEN CARE OF :
1. Inspected the curing process for a day on the eighth floor
2. Took dimensions of windows in the first and second floor.
3. Inspected the process of brickwork in third floor in M Block Apartment 301 and
302.

14. CONCLUSION
It was a wonderful learning experience at OM Shakthi Shantha Towers Phase 3 for
Ten Days. I gained a lot of insight regarding almost to every aspect of the site. I was
given exposure in almost all the departments at the site, and I definitely hope that
this experience will surely help me in my future and also in shaping my career.