Tag: steel detailing

  • 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.

    Spot the problem
    Consider the structural input drawing image as well, and see if you can spot the problems between the two.

    This is the second image – please do compare it with the structurals.

     

     

     

    Here are the structural drawings:

    Compare the structurals with the arch drawings to find the issue.
    Compare the structurals with the arch drawings to find the issue.

    Answer:

    There is an unsupported hebel panel here. Without support, the panel will surely break off. Therefore it needs a PL to support that panel, notwithstanding the engineer’s omission.

    This is the answer. You need to add a support for the Hebel panel.

    Take a look at the mark up above.

  • advancesteel-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

     

  • Maximum Frame sizes (Steel Detailing Tips)

    Maximum Galvanizing size generally available in Australia

    • 1400 WIDE X3100 DEEP X 12000 LENGTH

    Maximum width for road transport (laid flat on bed is 2500m)

    Please check out both the documents below.

    http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/di/2006-120/20060623-28031/pdf/2006-120.pdf

    https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Vehicle-standards-and-modifications/Loads-and-towing/Projecting-loads.aspx