Modern Structural steel design and fabrication practices
Before the invent of 3D CAD modeling and BIM techniques Structural steel design
process was carried out using engineering analysis and design were described in a
set of structural framing drawings....
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Modern Structural steel design and fabrication practices
Before the invent of 3D CAD modeling and BIM techniques Structural steel design
process was carried out using engineering analysis and design were described in a
set of structural framing drawings.
Now it is possible to draw these 2D drawings from
3D models which were done previously by manually drafting.
Typically 2D drawings
are utilized as the construction documents with the fabricator, presenting complete
structural information for the building or structure.
The fabricator uses shop drawings and prepares connection details and design
calculations using the same 3D model.
The detailed model is also used to extract
fabrication shop drawings, generate computer numerical control (CNC) data.
CNC
data helps organize the fabrication process and ensures timely delivery of assemblies
to the construction site.
Modern Structural steel design software such as AutoCAD and Tekla provides
designer the flexibility to create any number
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