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Lesson 2- Tekla Beam Properties
In this lesson, I have tried to explain most of the beam properties detailers will use. However I have not dealt with numbering, poly beams and curved beams. I will cover that in another video. If you like the lesson please like the video on face book, linked in and you tube. I am planning…
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Tekla Training: Create Points
I am creating a series of videos, basically to give initial training to my new recruits. Most of the videos will be public and will be available on youtube. If you subscribe to the youtube channel you will automatically get the videos whenever I publish on. The first lesson is about creating points in Tekla…
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How to get help on Autocad command without wasting anyone’s time
Help on Autocad commands are right there at the command line. However, too many times new users ask questions. Not just new users, experienced users as well get used to some way of working and stay there without checking out the full documentation. This video show where the command is available
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Setting dimensions style using a template cad file
You can download the template cad file by clicking this link late dim.dwg fileDIM . It is zipped file only because wordpress does not allow me to upload a .dwg file
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T-Bars, Cut from UB, use fabricated or use ready made
How to manufacture the T Bar is a question which frequently comes up. The various options are Make T-Bar from plates. (Involves welding plates together) Cut from UB. (Might include wastage) Buy Standard T-Bar. (May have its own constraints like minimum quantities) Up until now we were detailing T bars as fabricated using T Plates.…
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SENIOR SDS2 TRAINER (CONTRACT) ONCE A WEEK -4 HOURS ONLY
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We are looking for a trainer who can come into our office once a week between 1 PM and 6 PM to train a mix of experienced tekla detailers as well as fresh graduates basics of SDS2 software. This will be a casual position. Excellent rates apply.
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What is the cost of drilling a web hole in a Beam in Australia
While detailing structural steel, one could add a lot of web holes willy nilly on structural steel. Detailers are blissfully unaware of the costs most of the time, especially when detailing offshore. In Australia, it costs approximately $2 to drill one inaccurately positioned web hole. So do not put holes willy nilly
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Top Plate in Framing
What is the purpose of top plate in framing? A single top plate can decrease lumber use and boost energy efficiency, but less lumber also decreases the bearing capacity of the top of the wall. … The tolerance requirements ensure adequate bearing capacity by directing the loads from the framing above the top plate directly into the studs below. A Top Plate is the continuous timber…
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Nightmare Projects to Avoid – (Anecdote #1: Pedestrian Bridge)
“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” –Ancient Proverb We might do an entire series on these types of projects. Here is one such example: We’ve seen some unique designs from architects who were either: smoking crack cocaine, or were fresh grads straight out of…