Author: Pon Dhileepan
This narrative unfolds the profound impact a meticulous steel modeller can have on structural design.
In a residential villa, a canopy has been included at the entry. To support the canopy on the ground floor, as per the design, a 20Ø threaded rod was initially intended to extend from the floor beam to pick up the canopy frame.
However, during the modelling process, two issues were identified.
First, the rod would be visible through a glass window, impacting the building’s aesthetics.
Second, a misalignment between the canopy frame and the floor beam made it impossible for the rod to properly support the canopy.
To address these challenges, a Request for Information (RFI) was initiated. The goal was to find innovative solutions that would not only maintain the intended design but also overcome the unexpected hurdles.
In a dynamic exchange of ideas, acknowledging the misalignment challenge, a new EA wa. This adjustment aimed to harmonize the canopy frame with the floor beam, ensuring a seamless integration of the threaded rod and the overall structural elements.
Additionally, the window was split into two sections, covering the rod with a silicon butt joint to maintain the building’s visual appeal.
In the face of unexpected design challenges, the collaborative process of raising an RFI and responding with creative solutions led to a harmonious blend of form and function.
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