TEK1 completed a steel stair project for a prominent organization in Australia. Our primary scope was to provide the detailing drawings for the steel stair. However, the client also requested that we provide the support cleats for the balustrade.
Although the balustrade itself was outside our scope, the support cleats had to be welded to our steelwork, making their coordination our responsibility.
To ensure a perfect fit, we worked closely with the team responsible for the balustrade model. Through several coordination meetings with the client and the design team, we finalized the cleat locations and incorporated them into our detailing.
TEK1 completed a showroom extension project for a prominent organization in Australia. The goal was to provide drawings for the showroom extension. This project involves a lot of site measures because we are taking support from the existing steel.
TEK1 completed a stair project for a prominent organization in Australia. The goal was to provide drawings for the stair and cladding. Apart from that, the client also wants us to detail handrails for the stairs.
TEK1 completed a cladding project for a prominent organization in Australia. The goal was to provide claddings to buildings for aesthetic purposes. Apart from that, the client also wants us to detail handrails & glass balustrades for the stairs.
Recently, we were awarded a project to detail a curved section on the bridge for a reputed organization in Australia. The geometry involved presented some unique challenges.
From the elevation, the structure followed a non-linear zig-zag curvature, creating a dynamic and aesthetically driven form.
In this blog, we share a proposal we made to the builder to make installation easier on-site.
In the OTE platform steel, we provided a PSD beam (OTB5) to support the platform screen doors below. These beams will later need to coordinate with the door manufacturer’s system.
However, in practice, structural steel is rarely placed in the exact designed level due to factors like concrete alignment, mill tolerances, and site conditions. If the beam is installed as per the design without adjustment options, it may not match the required level for the doors.
To solve this, we proposed adding packer plates so the PSD beam level can be adjusted during installation.
The client accepted our proposal, and this solution will make the erection and alignment process much easier on site.
In Australian steel detailing, understanding roof and purlin specifications is essential for delivering precise and efficient designs. In this blog, I’ll share an experience highlighting the significance of addressing roof slope issues during detailing.
The Issue
In a structural drawing, the purlins were shown running north-south, which suggested that the roof slope would be east-west (since purlins are always perpendicular to the roof slope). However, when we reviewed the architectural drawings, the roof slope was indicated as running north-south—a direct contradiction.
The Resolution
We raised the issue with the client, who confirmed that the architectural drawings superseded the structural ones. Following this clarification, updated drawings were issued, with the roof slope correctly aligned in the east-west direction.
Key Takeaways
Cross-Check Drawings: Always verify alignment between structural and architectural drawings, especially for critical elements like roof slopes.
Communicate Early: Raising discrepancies early saves time and prevents costly rework.
Stay Updated: Ensure you work with the most recent drawings to avoid confusion.
Roof and purlin alignment might seem straightforward, but even small errors can have significant implications. Attention to detail and proactive communication are key to successful detailing.
