Can you spot the problem – #3
Hello friends Consider the below drawings. Do you notice any issues? […]
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Can you spot the problem – #2
Please study the following drawing. The engineer has called for these details. But as detailers, can you see any issues which may come up? Consider the problem carefully and let us review the issues below. (Given information: the below is a drawing of a corrugated roof. There is a deck to be placed on top […]
Can you spot the problem – #1
Attention detailers, Take a look at the following below and see if you can identify the issue/problem at hand. Take careful note of what I have marked up, and try to identify the issue. Here are the structural drawings: Answer: There is an unsupported hebel panel here. Without support, the panel will […]
D NUT BRACING OR CLEAT BRACING?
A lot of fabricators prefer D Nut bracing over cleat bracing because it is much simpler and cheaper. If the engineer has specified cleat bracing the detailer must investigate whether a D Nut bracing will be sufficient. If yes, then please RFI the engineer with D Nut bracing proposal. The fabricator could prefer this connection. […]
Modeling Cage Bolts
There is no need to spend a lot of time trying to model bolt cage accurately if the drawings can be annotated to get the final accurate final intent Here I am showing an example of a bolt cage. There is not need to model the helix to avoid the clash. No one can make […]
TRIM OR EXTEND GRID LINES IN ADVANCED STEEL
This tutorial explains how to trim or extend grid lines in advanced steel. The is the last tutorial on basic grid lines. There are other advanced options like curved grid lines. But for the time being in a beginner course this is enough. If you can do this much confidently and correctly you will handle […]
Unequally spaced Grid Lines
Here is video on how to create unequally spaced gridlines in Advanced steel
How to create a 4 line unidirection grid in Advance Steel
This video explains how to create a 4 line unidirectional grid in Advance Steel Please watch the video and practice it until you understand it. Any questions pls talk to me.
Switch on tool palettes
I struggled a bit on finding the tool palette and switch it on and off. But once you know it is a no brainer. Here is a video on how to switch on and off the tool palette in advance steel
Can it be built? Holes near the flange
Erection Feasibility must always be considered when creating shop drawings. Consider the diagram below: Pop-quiz: What is wrong with the above drawing? (Scroll down for the answers) (Scroll down for the answers) (Scroll down for the answers) The Answer: Drilling a hole so close to the flange is not easy, neither […]