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  • Hunter Street Ramps & Gates

    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 to achieve seamless transitions and accurate fitment on site.

    The associated gate systems include both single-leaf and double-leaf sliding gates, each integrated carefully with the ramp slopes to ensure smooth operation and proper clearances.

    Structurally, each ramp is composed of a series of 4 to 8 frames.
    Every frame includes:

    • A chequer plate deck at the top for slip resistance and durability.
    • A base plate at the bottom for connection and stability.
    • Waffle-type stiffeners sandwiched between, providing rigidity while minimizing weight.

    This setup requires engineering precision and modeling expertise. Tek1 had to provide inputs and suggestions to design the slopes in a way that ensures smooth operation of the sliding gates without imbalance.

  • TEK1’s Steel Detailing for Sydney Metro – Resolving Design Challenges – 5

    TEK1’s Steel Detailing for Sydney Metro – Resolving Design Challenges – 5

    We hope you found our previous blogs on the Sydney Metro project insightful. If you missed them, check them out.

    In this blog, I’d like to share an important lesson about concrete encasement for conduits that every steel detailer should keep in mind.Normally, conduit encasement falls under electrical scope, so detailers don’t focus much on it. However, the encasement’s location and size can directly affect the steel layout — as we discovered in one of our projects.

    We detailed the steel as per design drawings, but on-site, the encasement dimensions varied. Some conduits were larger, others smaller, which caused clashes between the steel and the encasement, and in some areas, created unwanted gaps. This required on-site modifications to our steel.

    When detailing steel near conduit encasements, always verify the actual encasement size and location before releasing fabrication drawings. Small checks early in the process can prevent major issues and rework on-site.

  • Mezzanine floor & stair handrails

    Mezzanine floor & stair handrails

    TEK1 recently completed a Mezzanine steel & stair for a prominent organization in Australia. The goal was to provide detailed support steelwork for mezzanine floor & stair including handrails.

  • Do not stick your neck out

    Do not stick your neck out

    While detailing a project for a leading organization in Australia, the client asked us to calculate material quantities for production and procurement.

    However, this involves high risk.As detailers, we don’t control the nesting process — which depends on factors like sheet size, scrap management, and fabrication methods. Each fabricator uses different nesting techniques. If we provide material calculations without knowing their exact process, the numbers could be inaccurate.Any miscalculation could lead to over- or under-procurement, and the blame may fall on the detailer.

    Even if the client is willing to pay for it, detailers should avoid taking on such high-risk tasks. Stick to your scope and let the fabricator handle material estimation based on their own nesting and production methods.

  • Dont Lose time with missing dimensions

    Do you loose time with missing dimensions

    Have you ever used the wrong revision?

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  • Spotting the Hidden Error in an “Approved” Stair Project

    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, stamped with approvals, and instructed to simply follow the approved drawings for any RFIs raised.

    At first glance, it would have been easy to assume everything was in order. But at Tek1, we believe that blindly following drawings — even “approved” ones — is risky. Every project deserves a careful check against standards.

    The Error That Changed Everything

    During our review, we noticed a critical issue: while all risers were at 190 mm, one riser was set at just 149 mm. This not only broke the uniformity but also violated the applicable stair standards.

    We immediately highlighted this to the client. What seemed like a “small” mismatch in a single tread had major implications. To correct it, the entire stair had to be revised:

    • Riser height was adjusted to 188 mm.
    • All mid-landing RLs shifted.
    • Stringer slopes changed.
    • Handrails and support frames were reworked.

    In short, one overlooked error had a ripple effect on the entire structure.

    Lessons Learned

    Projects that land with us after being dropped by other detailers often arrive with extreme urgency, as valuable time has already been lost. But no matter how hectic the schedule, Tek1 follows one principle: check the input drawings against standards before proceeding.

    This extra step not only avoids costly errors but also ensures safety and compliance — something no deadline should compromise.

  • pedestrian over pass

    Bendigo Pedestrian over pass

    Just revisiting some old projects. This project was fabricated by Third angle, Detailed by Tek1. One of the early pedestrian bridges detailed by Tek1.

    Many more followed after this.

    Bendigo pedestrian Bridge
  • Media wall

    Media wall

    TEK1 recently completed a media wall support project for a prominent organization in Australia. The goal was to provide detailed support steelwork for a large media wall screen — with a unique challenge.

    Unlike most projects, we didn’t receive any structural design drawings. Instead, we were given only a concept design, leaving it to TEK1 to determine suitable steel profiles and connection details.

    Our team carefully studied the concept and nominated appropriate profiles for each connection based on feasibility, strength, and ease of fabrication. Once the detailing was complete, we submitted it to the structural engineer for review.

    The engineer approved our detailing with minimal changes, which helped speed up the process and made things easier for the client. The use of different profile types also optimized the design for practicality and efficiency.

  • Emu In the Sky – The world is singing about this structure.

    Here is the post by CPB contractors.

    Tek1 has detailed this project with ZERO problems.

    View the trimble connect model on our website tek1.com.au