Steel Detailing | Precast Detailing | Estimation

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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.

    1. Stair width shall not be less than 600 wide.
    2. 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.

  • Various methods for adding Points

    Add multiple points in the tekla model (more…)

  • 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…)

  • 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

    Download Sample TakeOff

    Inputs required.

      • Structural PDF files
      • Architects CAD/PDF files
      • Maximum size of Panels
      • Crane Capacity
      • Transportation Constraints
      • Any other constraints
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    Deliverables

      • Panel Break up
      • 3d Autocad Model
      • Panel Quantity
      • Panel Volume
      • 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

  • 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

     

  • Katherine Precinct Community Hall – Structural drafting

    Katherine Precinct Community Hall was a design and construct project undertaken by Tek1 Pty Ltd. Our skilled detailers have delivered the project on time and we did not get one phone call from workshop or site after we recieved IFC(Issued for Construction)  drawings. Our IFA drawing had zero markups. Katherine precinct is a typical example of structural drafting done by Tek1 Pty Ltd

    Katherine precint Community Centre
    Katherine Pricint

     

  • BALUSTRADE, CURTAIN WALLS, FACADE DESIGN PICKET FENCE

    Monash Green Chemicals – West Screen

    WEST-SCREEN

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    If you are looking for a detailer with a lot of experience in detailing Balustrades, Picket Railing, Curtain Walls, Railings and Facades, then you have come to the right place.

    We are fully conversant with Australian balustrades (glass balustrade and picket balustrades type) , the type of fittings to be used, the types of glasses normally used. Also we take care of the Australian standards AS1428, and AS1657. So even if the Architect has missed something, rest assured that we will find and rectify problems if there are any.  Full checking to both the above standards are carried out on all our jobs.

    Monash Green Chemicals Glass Balustrades

    We are familiar with a range of fittings; however if you do not have a preference we would recommend Axiom products for the design we undertake.

    We have done enough metal works jobs to save you from unnecessary time spent on emails in between approvals. Most of our shop drawing proposals go through the first time.

    Site measure drawings are clearly marked out as to what items need to be site measured. We will provide you with Youtube videos of your job on request so that appearances can be viewed on iPhone and tablets. You will shorten your lead-time and cut your project cost when we are on the job.

  • STRUCTURAL SHOP DRAWINGS, SCHOOL BUILDINGS, AUDITORIUMS

    Structural Shop Drawings for School Buildings and Auditoriums

    Kolbe College was detailed by Tek1 Pty Ltd. This is an example of the type of school structures we can detail for you. The shop drawings have gone through first time and we have not received one phone call on this job from either factory or site.

    This is another typical example of our no phone call shop detailing.

    Builder 2 Construct.

  • MINING PROJECTS – VIDEO PRESENTATION

    Example of Structural Shop Drawings for Mining Projects

    Tek1 has the skills and the ability to handle your complex and tight projects. Our detailers are skilled and will give you no problem shop drawings. Questions from shop or site are non-existent or very minimal. For best quality detailing at very competitive pricing, contact us.

     

    Engage a better detailer – Give us a call on +61395606397.