Category: Steel Detailing Blog
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Beyond Engineer Specifications-Steel profile
This blog focuses on a crucial aspect of detailing: collaborating with fabricators and understanding steel profiles. Structural engineers typically specify steel profiles based on their calculations. However, as detailers, we need to consider two critical factors: Product Availability: Is the specified material readily available in the market?Fabrication Feasibility: Can the profile be easily fabricated? Balancing…
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CSB DRG CHECK LIST
Please use this check list to check the drawings. 2024/12/02 Running dimesnion styleUS Absolute PLATE DRAWING TEMPLATECSB_PlateForMulti Click here to download check list
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Typical purlin girt fixing heights
What is the maximum height to which plate cleats can be used when dealing with purlins and girts. If you are using 8 mm plate cleat, you can go upto 150 mm max Beyond that use an EA cleat 75×6 EA is good. Increasing plate thickness may not be a good option because of PB30…
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BRIDGE#84 Dynon Road Walking & Cycling bridge, West Melbourne
TEK1 recently completed the Bridge#84 Dynon Road Walking & Cycling bridge, West Melbourne. The bridge stands out with its 230-meter-long balustrade panels, which feature vibrant, rainbow-colored finishes, enhancing its aesthetic appeal to the public and seamlessly blending functionality with artistry. Challenges in the As-Built Stage One of the most intriguing aspects of this project was…
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Ensuring Compliance with AS 1428.1 and BCA: Limiting Riser Openings to 125 mm in Commercial Staircases
If you would like me to assist with your project, please send an email to koshy@tek1.com.au with your project specifications. Kindly use ‘Raj’ as the subject header. When performing detailed engineering for commercial staircases and balustrades, it’s essential to ensure that all aspects comply with AS 1428.1 and the relevant provisions from the Building Code of Australia…
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Addressing Erection Feasibility While Detailing
The Issue: How did we resolve the issue? Ensure that no weld is applied at the top of the bottom angle. This makes it easier to position the top angle during erection.If the welding had already been completed, you could grind the weld at the top of the bottom angle. This would afford enough clearance…
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Safety Standards in Building Design – Key Requirements for Barriers, Handrails, and Fall Prevention
If you would like me to assist with your project, please send an email to koshy@tek1.com.au with your project specifications. Kindly use ‘Raj’ as the subject header. 1. Barriers to Prevent Falls (Section 11.3.3) Australian Standard AS 1428.1. 2. Barrier Construction Standards (Section 11.3.4) 3. Handrail Requirements (Section 11.3.5) This guide emphasizes key elements in…
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Concrete and Steel – Hidden Snags to Watch out For –A Case Study in Duffy’s Forrest – An Example of Something that can Kill your client (memo 42)
Anyone who’s a detailer should be aware of this issue. If you’re not aware: you can cost your client dearly. How? You need operations to occur as fast as possible. This means you have to advise your client about potential issues. Consider the following: What is an issue that can kill your client regarding the…
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Memo 41: Be aware of Risks, Transportation and Site Costs when making changes
Engineer says, make the change to a little cleat. And then fabricate. No need to re-submit for stamping. But should you? Just a little cleat? Except it’s on the end of a 15m beam. What’s the problem with that? ……..so the question is, if something goes wrong, who’s carrying the can? What should you do?…
