Author: Gopal D
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RFI for additional support members required
Does a detailer care about supporting the elements which are not available in the structural design, but it could affect the structure? You should care! See the below incident for an example. This structural plan has sections 1 & 2. Refer below snip for section views. If you see the above snap, Section 2 has…
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Can you spot the problem#10
Did you find anything missing from the above Design? The Roof has slopes. But there is no consideration for gutter provision and its support. We figure out this issue and raise RFI against this issue. Client approves to make changes in the design and send us back. See below revised design
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Selection method for Reports Creation in Tekla
While creating reports in Tekla Always ensure that selection men must be in objects selection. See below snaps Above snaps clearly states reports must be taken while the members selected in objects selection option is turned on. Otherwise the report quantity will be less than the actual quantity.
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Can you spot the Problem#9
Can you find any discrepancy from the above Structural and Arch design Snaps. Hope you got it. Profile of beam B1 is150UC30 from the structural drawing. The beam comes below ceiling. It would not be an issue if the stud wall accommodates the beam. But, the thickness of the stud wall is only 92mm…
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Can you spot the Problem#7
When we place a beam, we need to consider several factors. The major one is to ensure that the beams do not clash with any of the aesthetical members such as the Cladding, Roof sheets, wall panel etc. In this figure.1 The engineer has provided a UC150*37 beam as 1B30 to support the external beam…