Project Tapovanam

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PROJECT REPORT

ON

TAPOVANAMPRESERVATION

ABOUT

Vidya Nagar is a small village/hamlet in Kota Mandal in SPSR Nellore (Sri Potti Sree

Ramulu Nellore) District of Andhra Pradesh State, India. It comes under Gudali

Panchayath. It belongs to Andhra region. It is located 50 km towards south from the

district headquarters Nellore, 4 km from Kota.

Gudur is the nearest town to Vidya Nagar. Gudur is 26 km from Vidya Nagar. Road

connectivity is there from Gudur to Vidya Nagar.

There is no railway station near to Vidya Nagar in less than 10 km. However there

are railway Stations from near by town Gudur. You can reach from Gudur to Vidya

Nagar by road.

Kota APSRTC Bus Station, Vakadu APSRTC Bus Station, Naidu pet APSRTC Bus Station

are the nearby bus stations to Vidya Nagar. APSRTC runs a number of busses from

major cities to here.

Gudali Konda (14.020831, 80.019105),a small hillock on the banks of River

Swarnamukhi is a famous visiting place.


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SIGNIFICANCE

The Tapovanam site (14.031643, 80.029936)holds great significance for the devotees of

Acharya Sri Ekkirala Bharadawaja not only for the memories contained there in but

also for the numerous saints that graced this house by their presence.

Ekkirala Bharadwaja (October 30, 1938 April 12, 1989) fondly remembered as

Pujya Sai Master was a Hindu spiritual master, venerated by his legion followers as

an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya (the avatar of Guru-as-God). A personification of

pure love, the immense peace and tranquility that emanated drew thousands to him

as bees to a flower. His simple life style, humility, generosity and care towards every

person captivated everyones heart. Pujya Sai Master symbolized the harmony

between the Vedic tradition and urban civilization. The most distinctive aspect of his

teaching was that he corroborated modern scientific principles with spiritual

wisdom.

Pujya Sai Master worked tirelessly to spread the eternal message of Sri Sai Baba

whom he proclaimed as being the very pinnacle of spirituality. Today his efforts canbe observed in the thousands of temples that have emerged all over the world, and

the innumerable devotees that throng to Shirdi.

The holy site which was later named as Tapovanamwas actually the house that the

Acharya rented while working as an English Lecturer in the S B K R Science and Arts

Degree College at Vidyanagar, Nellore District in 19701. Initially, as a bachelor he

only occupied a part of the house, but after his marriage to Sow. Alivelu

Mangatayaru in 1975, he rented the entire house and continued to live there until

the early part of 1981, when he moved to the town of Ongole.

The house has many fond memoriesassociated with it. His first offspring Ch.

Vedavathi was born here in 1976. As she grew

up she could be found playing with her father

in the garden to the west of the house. The

well-known temple of Sri Sai Baba was

constructed under the Acharyas aegis in the

days when he was residing here. The

foundation stone was laid in April 1976 and

the Kumbhabhishekam was performed in August 1980. The holy book Sri Sai

Leelamrutham that is a parayana grantha for millions today and has also been

translated into several languages was finalized in this very house. Many of his otherworks were also penned here.

Devotees including the residents and students

of the SBKR College hold fond memories of the

Acharya conducting daily satsang and bhajan in

the front hall of the house. These discourses

which began in 1969 in response to a question


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Fig 1: Original Tapovanam (Before construction of the new Dhyana Mandiram)

Fig 2: General Layout of Tapovanam (present after construction of new Dhyana

Mandiram on south side near to the entrance)


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Present condition of the Structure

1. Little or no maintenance, over the last decade

2. Some doors and windows replaced

3. Additional wall constructed

4. Termite damage on all wood

5.

New constructions6. No access to the roof

7. Parapet wall on the roof heavily damaged and vegetation growth

In the current conditions, the building can only be preserved to show the FUTURE

generations the holiness of Parama Pujya Acharya Sri Ekkirala Bharadwaja. However,

the preservation needs to be carried out in a slow step by step approach starting

with an overall protection of the structure from natural forces, slab strengthening

through supporting it.

CURRENT SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

The current project scope is limited to assessing the current status of the building

and to offer step-by-step methods in which either preservation or restoration of the

same can be taken up.

Step 1 - Assessing the building condition Completed the basic macro assessment.

Further micro detailing will be taken up at appropriate times once the work starts

on the core structure on individual elements like walls, wood work, ceiling etc...

1. Careful measurement of the various features of the building and developing a

detailed drawing of present condition of the building, checking the wall

conditions, roof/slab conditions, condition of wood work, floor conditions etc

2. Inventorying all doors and windows/ventilators

3. Drilling a Bore hole, up to about 5m, near the compound wall for soil testing

/profiling. Alternately a trench about 4 or 5 ft deep may be dug and

inspected by geotechnical experts

4. Arranging a technical visit by experts and experienced/ interested contractors


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Step 2 Super Structure Estimates obtained and being presented here

(Annexure-1)

To ensure the longevity of the building, we need to ensure it is protected from sun

and rain, which are the critical factors. To ensure this, a super structure above the

building is proposed to cover the entire building with its steel columns at least 10 ft

away from the existing structure, where possible. A typical view is shown below:

Water should not stagnate in the plot, all rain water should be directed away, by

digging a trench (about 2 ft wide and 3 ft deep) all around the plot. This water

should be led away from the main building.

The outlet of the channel is lead to the well on the north east side. If necessary

arrangements need to be made to pump out this water

The proposed super structure will be a sloped structure from South to North. The

above shaded port ion in pink with dot ted border, is the steel structure supported

on steel columns. This extends up to the wall on the west side and covers the entire

wall up to wall from top. On the north side, it extends 5 feet beyond the existing

toilet structure. On the east side, this structure extends up to the boundary wall. On

the south side, the structure rests on the Dhyanamandir roof.


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Type 2 :Filler Roof Slab :

All the corroded RE bars need to be cleaned and additional reinforcement added

before covering up with micro concrete.

Type 3 : As it (roof of the Satsang Hall) appears to be constructed at the last (around

1960s), there being no external evidence of damage, it is presumed to be of the

conventional R.C.Slab type.


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Slab propping up:

The slab at various locations needs to be propped up by putting in support structures

internally and externally. Inside the building, in each room, props are erected all

around the room at regular intervals, and they are all grouted to the ground. On the

top, a criss-cross structure is fixed with a mesh. The strength of mesh is sufficient

enough to take the load of the slab which is again evenly transferred to the props.

The detailed structure drawing is given along with the document.

The walls on the outer surface are damaged and need extensive repair at places. This

will be done as detailed below.

Cracks on the external wall shown above, may be treated by the following methods:


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Depending on the original

mortar and plaster used we

can mix chemicals

appropriately for

strengthening. Similarly grout

mixes of various types are

available for a rational

choice. Also if need be ferro

concrete may be made use

of.

Finally, to protect the walls, from further environmental damage, the walls are

completely covered with a glass structure framed within Aluminium frames.

The areas that require cleaning, will be taken up once the slab is completely propped

up. The wall panels can removed at places which require attention and the required

treatment done. Once the treatment is done, the panel is closed. This protection is

to ensure no external damage or environmental damage is done to the walls.

Airconditioned atmosphere is being proposed inside the glass panel structure and

the feasibility of the same is under evaluation.

DOORS AND WINDOWS

Quite a few of the doors and windows are either in a poor condition or replaced fully

or partially (after repair). Also due to lack proper chejjas, rainwater seems to be

entering the house, as is evident from the picture below.


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Details are available in Standard Documents of the UN/GOI/State Governments. The

above is a picture from the UN Docs.


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CONCLUSION

Some of the aspects requiring detailed analysis as mentioned above:

the chimney

the roof treatment for water proofing the parapet wall on top of the roof

the stair case

the treatment for flooring

the need for preserving each and original particle coming out during rehab

It must be in your mind that the new concrete structure is elevated and hence

overbearing, thereby its removal is inevitable; so also the new toilet.

The plinth area of the structure is around 860 sq ft. The cost of the entire

renewal work could go up to Rs. 5,000/- per sq ft or even more.

A proper renovation may take anywhere from 2 to 5 years.

Under the existing conditions, from a structural view point, no guarantee can begiven to the stability or the safety of the 50 year old structure.

For all devotees of Sai Master it is a SACRED MONUMENT. We must attempt to

preserve it to the best of our ability

For this there are technologies available!!!

It should be remembered t hat it is a divine seva (service). Only by His grace it is

possible.

There are many more possible options. But selection of the technology depends on,

Availability of material and machinery/tools for carrying out the retrofitting

work. Availability of skilled/dedicated manpower.

REFERENCES

Guidelines for retrofitting of Buildings Govt of Tamilnadu

UNDP Manual on retrofitting of Non engineered Structures

Mahathmula Muddubiddadu

Bhagwan Sri Bharadwaja

Smruthulu


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Annexure 1

Building A

Quantity 01

Building usage A type

Area No. 1

Basic Building Description

1 Frame Type One sides slope

2 Width (m) 47 ft

3 Length (m) 50 ft

4 Clear Height (m) 16 ft

5 Width Module Spacing (m.) 15.8 ft

6 Roof slope 1:10

7 Length Bay Spacing (m.) 6.490 [email protected] ft

8 Front End Frame Light end frame

9 Back End Frame Light end frame

10 Wind bracing Rod bracing

11 Columns ISMB 200,150

12 Truss 76 od, 38od MM

13 Per lines 60X40 requtanguler tubes14 Side closing 10 ft closing in both sides of shed

15 Roof Cladding 0.47 mm thick bare Galvalume

16 Wall Cladding 0.47 mm thick color coated sheets

17 Sidewall column Sections `Tapered

18 Eave conditions Water gutter, barge caps

SCOPEOF SUPPLY


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Pricing: 1. Building

A).50 ft x 47 ft = 2350 sft(approx) x @ 230/-Rs = Rs 5,40,500/-

Above Price is excluding Applicable taxes

NOTE : Final payment is as per plinth area.

Terms of Payment for Material:

Payment as follows.

1. 50 % Of Advance along with Purchase Order or Work Order.

2. 40% of amount after dispatch the material.

3. 10% 0f amount after completion of the job.

4. Taxes 5% extra.

5. Workers accommodation and water arranged by you.

6.

If there is any natural climatically disturbance occurs in the site we requiredextension period.

7. Parches order / work order to be release on acceptance of over terms and

condition.

8. Security required for our men and materials.

9. The entire work should be completes within 30 days, on proper receipt of the

payment.

AGREEMENT PRICING


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1.

Steel Work Finish:

Sino Item FINISH

1 Frames, built-Up / HR Sections 1 Coats of Red Oxide and 2 coats of

enamel paint

2 Purloins / Girt MS pralines

3 foundation bolts Black ( unpainted )

2. Design Loads:

Sino DESCRIPTION

1 Dead load 0.1 KN/M^2

2 Live load 0.57 KN/M^2

3 Wind speed 50 M/S

4 Collateral Load 0.3 KN/M^2

5 Mezzo load Mentioned in notes

WARRANTY

BEB products are warranted against any failure due to defective material or

Workmanship for a period of ONE year.

SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

It is further understood that this agreement is the only agreement express or

implied, either verbal or in writing, in connection with this sale

FORCE MAJEURE

SELLER shall not be liable for any loss or damage to BUYER for delay in delivery or

cancellations of any purchasers order by SELLER due to circumstances beyond

SELLERS control, Such as, but not Limited to, War, riots, civil commotion, revolution,

government regulations, Orders or acts of any government authority directly or

indirectly interfering with or rendering more burdensome the production or delivery

of the products, Floods, Fires, Delays due to transporters strike and any other

circumstances or event beyond SELLERS control.

GOVERNING LAWS:

This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and under the

laws of the Government of India. Both parties agree that in any case of any

difference or dispute between the SELLER and the BUYER will be resolved by Mutual

discussions and agreement. However, unresolved issues, if any, will be settled by

arbitration as per the Indian arbitration and Conciliation act, and the venue of the

arbitration will be in Hyderabad, A.P.

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