Author: Dhileepan
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Lathe Place, Unanderra
This blog provides an overview of the modelling and detailing work completed for the Lathe place project at Unanderra. This industrial development has 3 block comprising of 12 units. Each block has precast panels all around with steel roof & awnings.
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When Accessibility Meets Practical Design: A Performance Solution at Moore Park
At Moore park, there are several stairs & ramps. Among them is a stair which connects walkways at different levels. The direction of the stairs is perpendicular to the direction of the walkways. According to the sandards, handrails at stairs must extend beyond the stair flight to improve accessibility and safety. The standard requires: However,…
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Avoiding Errors In Updating Modified Drawings
When the model is amended after issuing the first set of drawings, the affected assembly drawings will appear as “Parts Modified” after numbering is completed. While updating such drawings, certain considerations are important to ensure effective and quick detailing. 1. Freeze Option When Freeze is OFF, Tekla automatically updates dimensions according to the movement of…
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Muswellbrook Tafe
The Stage 3 Works at Muswellbrook TAFE, located on Maitland Street, NSW, represent a significant milestone in the campus’s ongoing development and modernization. The new development comprises a storage warehouse, a curved amenities area, and multiple classrooms housed within a large integrated structure. The project involved a complex structural steel framework designed to support diverse…
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Hunter Street Ramps & Gates
The Hunter Street Project involves a total of three unique ramp and gate assemblies, each designed with a distinctive geometry and function. Unlike conventional ramps that slope in a single direction or follow a straight alignment, these ramps are far from ordinary. Each one features multiple slopes and apex lines, requiring precise modeling and coordination…
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Spotting the Hidden Error in an “Approved” Stair Project
Recently, we received a stair project that had already been detailed by another party and even approved by the design consultants. For reasons unknown, the project eventually came to Tek1. The scope involved a large five-flight stair with a 90° turn. We were provided with the GA drawings and assemblies prepared by the previous detailer,…
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Balcony Step-Down & Splice Clash Resolved in Scarborough Residence
Project Background In a residential project nestled in the scenic suburb of Scarborough, Bundeena, a critical coordination issue surfaced during the construction of the first-floor balcony. Originally designed to sit 100mm lower than the internal first-floor level (with the balcony at RL+33.000 and the floor level inside the residence at RL+33.100), the structural drawings, however,…
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A New Addition to Launceston Christian School, Tasmania
Let’s dive into the exciting expansion at Launceston Christian School in Tasmania—a thoughtfully designed new building covering an area of 1,440 square meters. This structure adds essential facilities to the campus, including classrooms, an auditorium, a storage room, and a library. Challenges: A key engineering challenge in this project was related to the cast-in base…
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Addressing Stair Landing Slopes with Steel Modifications
In our previous blogs, we discussed common mistakes that can occur while detailing a stair landing with slopes. You can find the link to the previous blog here: https://www.tek1.com.au/australian-standards/designing-a-multi-level-staircase-common-mistakes-and-key-considerations/ Now, the designers have replaced precast slabs with pavers. Since pavers cannot have varying thicknesses, we were instructed to do something with the steel structure to…
