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Adding surface finish to Single part Drawings
Normal outof the box templates do not put a Gal note on Single part drgs. However your number system may need to have to handle the situation. (more…)
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What is a work shop drawing
This what wikipedia has to say about workshop drawing
Workshop drawings are called sometimes (more…)
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New requirements for Stairs as per AS 1657-2013
2013 Australian Standards have changed for AS1657-2013
Here are some of the changes most pertinent to the work we do:
No Overlap required.
There is no overlap required. A gap of 30 mm between treads from the trailing edge of a tread to the nosing point of the next tread is allowed.
Changed Calculations:
Also the calculations on whether stair complies have changed.
- Stair width shall not be less than 600 wide.
- Clear space between handrails should not be less than 550.
See below for further details:
Uniform Dimensions
Section 7.2.3.2: All Risers and goings in the same flight of stairs shall be of uniform dimensions within a tolerance of 5 mm. The previous version of AS1657 was not explicit about this. I wonder how many inspectors were rejecting stairs or, giving the client a hard time because of some insignificant variation.
Online Training Resources
Tek1 have opened up its internal AS 1567 and AS 1428 training documentation and testing to the world. Anyone is free to enroll and learn from our online training packages, gratis. A special thank you to our Managing Director for making this possible. You can check it out here.
And here: http://tek1engineeringservices.com/onlinetests/course/index.php?categoryid=5
My recommendation is to enroll as a new user rather than using the public account – that way you can track your own progress on quizzes etc without impediments.
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Various methods for adding Points
Add multiple points in the tekla model (more…)
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FORCING LOOSE PARTS TO TAKE ASSY MARKS
Tekla advanced settings allow you to force Loose part Mark Numbers to take Assemblyy mark number.
It is desirable to do this because of following reasons (more…)
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Estimation Services
Sample Take offs Click to download
Our estimation services for steel and precast is very affordable and we provide a very fast turnaround time. Our estimate is limited to material quantity take-off by default. However, we can address your special requirements if there is going to be a steady stream of work.
- Extremely affordable
- Fast turn around for large jobs.
- 3d native or IFC model.
- Excel Reports
- Markups to draw your attention to problem areas.
Inputs required
- Architectural drawings in PDF or CAD
- Structural drawings in PDF or CAD
Deliverables – Basic Takeoff
- 3d IFC Model for Steel
- Excel reports for
- Cold-rolled Steel
- Hot Rolled
- Galvanized Items
- Bridging Reports
- Markups where we have identified problems
- Exclusions – Bolts, Fittings, Anchor Rods, base plates
Deliverables – Detailed Takeoff
- 3d IFC Model for Steel
- Excel reports for
- Cold-rolled Steel
- Hot Rolled
- Plate List
- Galvanized Items
- Bridging Reports
- Bolt Summar
- Markups where we have identified problems
- Bolts, Fittings, Anchor Rods, base plates
Precast
- Panel split (if not already split) Considering tonnage and transportability and buildability, Crane capacity
- Excel report
- Weight per panel
- Volume per panel
- Surface Area per panel
- Number of lifters
- Number of Cast In Plates
- Mesh Area
- Number of Corbels Upstands
- Number of Lifters
- 2 d PDF drawings (Marking plan and elevation)
- The number of special molds.
How we do Material Take-offs – Tek1 from Tek1 on Vimeo.
Precast Panel Estimation
Inputs required.
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- Structural PDF files
- Architects CAD/PDF files
- Maximum size of Panels
- Crane Capacity
- Transportation Constraints
- Any other constraints
Deliverables
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- Panel Break up
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- 3d Autocad Model
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- Panel Quantity
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- Panel Volume
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- Panel Sizes
- Concrete Type
Advantages of using us.
- Higher Accuracy than what you can get from PDF take off.
- Early identification of buildability problems
- Availability of 3d model which you can use for yourself or with your client.
- Speed of delivery. We are very quick
- Price advantage. We will do the job a fraction of your current cost. You can quote more with confidence
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Miscellaneous Steel Detailing: Stairways, Balustrades, Handrails to Australian and US Codes
Tek1 has significant experience detailing in a design and build context stairways, screens and balustrades for major projects (Miscellaneous steel detailing for stairways, balustrades, handrails to AS 1647 and US codes). These type of items fall under the category of miscellaneous steel. Some examples of our work can be seen at Melbourne Park (WatPac Project), Melbourne Park redevelopment (Lend lease project), Monash Green Chemicals (Lend Lease projects). For these projects we work as an extension of the metal works contractors, looking after their interests, attending site meetings, putting forward proposals, making sure the scope of work is covered by our client in their quotations. Any possible variation is brought to the attention to our client so that our client is financially protected. We are very conversant with Australian building code for stairs(public and private access), exits, ramps and walkways. We do not blindly detail these items to the drawings provided. We always check compliance and bring it to the attention of archtects. We are extremely competitive in miscellaneous steel projects. We provide videos, snap shots, various suggestions so that the design will work for you.
Examples of Miscellaneous steel detailing work
- Melbourne park redevelopment
- Melbourne park
- Monash Green Chemicals
- Guild Apartments (Docklands)
- Nottinghill Business Park
- EXO Building Docklans