Steel and Precast Detailing Services

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  • Lesson 4-Object representation

    https://youtu.be/RydyRnM2e00

  • Lesson 2- Tekla Beam Properties

    In this lesson, I have tried to explain most of the beam properties detailers will use. However I have not dealt with numbering, poly beams and curved beams.

    I will cover that in another video. If you like the lesson please like the video on face book, linked in and you tube.

    I am planning to publish one lesson every week. Let us see how it will go. A lot depends on the feed back I get from these videos

    https://youtu.be/uUatqKlEb2M

  • Tekla Training: Create Points

    I am creating a series of videos, basically to give initial training to my new recruits. Most of the videos will be public and will be available on youtube. If you subscribe to the youtube channel you will automatically get the videos whenever I publish on.

    The first lesson is about creating points in Tekla model space. You may download Tekla Campus version, which I believe is fully featured and free to use provided it is used only for educational purposes.

    I have covered all the common methods of creating points in this video. However, there are a couple of ways which I have not covered. If you require help please request in the comments section.

    https://youtu.be/pGt-h3AvwQ0

  • How to get help on Autocad command without wasting anyone’s time

    Help on Autocad commands are right there at the command line. However, too many times new users ask questions. Not just new users, experienced users as well get used to some way of working and  stay there without checking out the full documentation. This video show where the command is available

    https://youtu.be/3bEKW40A8SA

  • Setting dimensions style using a template cad file

    You can download the template cad file by clicking this link

     

     

    https://youtu.be/nFf-PHfCVKg

    late dim.dwg fileDIM . It is zipped file only because wordpress does not allow me to upload a .dwg file

  • T-Bars, Cut from UB, use fabricated or use ready made

    How to manufacture the T Bar is a question which frequently comes up.

    The various options are

    1. Make T-Bar from plates. (Involves welding plates together)
    2. Cut from UB. (Might include wastage)
    3. Buy Standard T-Bar. (May have its own constraints like minimum quantities)

    Up until now we were detailing T bars as fabricated using T Plates. But now one of our clients has given a catalog from GALINTEL. Click on this link to go to their website.

    Now whether a T bar should be option 1, 2 or 3 should a matter of preference of the fabricator irrespective of what is specified on the member schedule. Best course of actions is to RFI.

  • SENIOR SDS2 TRAINER (CONTRACT) ONCE A WEEK -4 HOURS ONLY

    We are looking for a trainer who can come into our office once a week between 1 PM and 6 PM to train a mix of experienced tekla detailers as well as fresh graduates basics of SDS2 software.

    This will be a casual position. Excellent rates apply.

     

     

  • What is the cost of drilling a web hole in a Beam in Australia

    While detailing structural steel, one could add a lot of web holes willy nilly on structural steel.

    Detailers are blissfully unaware of the costs most of the time, especially when detailing offshore.

    In Australia, it costs approximately $2 to drill one inaccurately positioned web hole.

    So do not put holes willy nilly

     

     

  • Top Plate in Framing

    What is the purpose of top plate in framing?

    A single top plate can decrease lumber use and boost energy efficiency, but less lumber also decreases the bearing capacity of the top of the wall. … The tolerance requirements ensure adequate bearing capacity by directing the loads from the framing above the top plate directly into the studs below.

     

    A Top Plate is the continuous timber beam on top of the walls that supports the roof structure by carrying the vertical forces from the rafters to the wall studs.

    Ribbon Plate goes above top plate.

    DOOR FRAMING
    FRAMING AT DOOR

    Framing Examples