Author: Pon Dhileepan
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Melbourne Airport Gantry
At Melbourne Airport, a gantry supporting a signboard spans 26 meters between laced columns without intermediate supports. The box gantry alone weighs 8 tonne. Since the gantry would bend because of to its self weight, pre-camber of 170mm was provided at the middle. For accurate representation, two models were created: one with pre-camber for assembly…
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Designing a Multi-Level Staircase: Common Mistakes and Key Considerations
When designing a staircase, one of the most overlooked aspects is the correct distribution of risers, especially when integrating a mid-landing with a falling finish. Understanding the Mid-Landing Design: In this case, the staircase consists of two flights turning 180° with a mid-landing. The purpose of this stair is not only to provide access between…
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Transforming 3D CAD Models into 2D Fabrication Drawings: The Orange Rope Project
Imagine trying to build a complex 3D structure using only flat, 2D puzzle pieces—every cut, weld, and alignment must be perfect. That’s exactly the challenge we faced with the Orange Rope project, where 3D CAD models had to be transformed into precise 2D fabrication drawings. How did we tackle this engineering puzzle? Let’s dive in!…
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Can You Spot the Mistake in This Stair Design?
Imagine you’re reviewing a staircase drawing, and you see this note: “8 THK CONTINUOUS FOLDED PLATE TREADS AND RISERS.” Sounds fine, right? But here’s the catch—is it actually possible to fold a single plate continuously for an entire stair flight? 🤔 The Hidden Problem A plate cannot be folded continuously to form multiple stair treads…
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Staff Memo – Webmail Login
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The Importance of Proper Modelling for Non-Structural Plates: A Guide
When working with elements like cladding plates, balustrade infills, decorative panels, and chequer plates, the approach to modelling them differs significantly from that used for standard structural plates. Ensuring accuracy in these cases hinges on a thorough understanding of working points and the rotation property, which are essential for ensuring the correct orientation of the…
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Enhancing Solar Chimney Design for New Market S1 Building
In the recent New Market S1 building project, TEK1 participated in various design review meetings, provided numerous markups, and involved in finalizing the design. This project involved 11 flats in one of the blocks, each featuring a solar chimney on the backside of the building. Amendment 1: Addressing Structural Frame Issues Initially, the structural frame…
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Ascham College – Streamlining Plant Room Construction for Safety and Efficiency
In a recent project, we encountered a challenge with a plant room constructed from SHS members, featuring grating on both the floor and the roof. Problem 1: The original structural drawings specified vertical splice plates bolted together. However, these splice plates would protrude through the floor & roof gratings, creating a potential trip hazard. Upon…
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Change in Structural Design: Adapting to Highway Sign Board Challenges
A recent project involving the installation of a static sign board on a highway required a significant change in structural design. The task involved detailing steel frames for supporting different sized sign board. However, a particular challenge arose when one of the static sign boards exceeded the maximum size allowable for its designated steel frame…
