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DXF problems when using Polybeam “L” shape plates
The DXF format is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk to allow data interoperability between AutoCAD and other CAD programs. Issue: One issue we faced when using the polybeam comments feature in Tekla is that if we used the feature to add comments on a DXF file imported into Tekla, then the output…
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Easy Estimation at low Cost
Tek1 has developed intellicad based take off tools of easy estimation. Members are modelled in intellicad and converted to IFC via API of popular software. In some cases we are now able to create IFC straight from .dwg models Deliverables include IFC model, and reports. Reports as below. Material list – for Hot rolled items…
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IntelliCad based Tools to support Material Take-off
You don’t need to spend $30,000 p/a on Tekla licenses. You can estimate steel based on IntelliCad based software. Here’s some software I wrote to make this happen: How to Model Beams on Intellicad based software from Tek1 on Vimeo. Demo: Create beam and Create Beam Lines from Tek1 on Vimeo.
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Using Polybeams rather than Curved Beams when modelling in Tekla (if NC files are required)
Have you ever created NC files for curved beams in TEKLA? Generally, if you want to create an NC file for curved beams, the beams should be modelled using the Polybeam option. Because TEKLA will not create NC files for curved beams if you model them using the curved beam option. Let’s consider the…
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Anomalies in the Way Tekla Rotates Beams
If you are dealing with the Tekla API, you have to watch out for the following gotchas: Anamolies in the way Tekla handles Rotations from Tek1 on Vimeo.
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Business Partner / Sales Agent required in USA
We are looking for a business partner of a commission sales agent in the USA We have already set up a shelf company in Nevada. We are looking for a business partner who can bring in business in precast, steel and rebar detailing Our current status. Steel Detailing team – 35 strong – Very highly skilled…
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Liverpool Catholic Club projects comes to a close
Tek1 has completed this rather complicated project with support from a brilliant detailing team. The project was complex demanded a very high level of detailing knowledge. We have put our best guys on this job. They have done wonderfully well in completing this project without a hitch. The builder in this instance was Kane Constructions.…
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Working with Site Measure
WORKING WITH EXISTING STEEL There are big risks involved with working with existing Steel Things to note. RL /Height Measurements. You probably will have to give careful consideration as to what was site measured and what references were used. Most common errors Heights measured from Floor to underside of beams. But the floor is sloping…
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Can you spot the problem – #5
We continue our blog post series. Pop-Quiz: What’s wrong with the below connection detail? Consider the details below. It’s time for a pop-quiz: what issues can you see here? Answer: The structural engineer provided the gusset…
