Tag: steel detailing
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BRIDGE#84 Dynon Road Walking & Cycling bridge, West Melbourne
TEK1 recently completed the Bridge#84 Dynon Road Walking & Cycling bridge, West Melbourne. The bridge stands out with its 230-meter-long balustrade panels, which feature vibrant, rainbow-colored finishes, enhancing its aesthetic appeal to the public and seamlessly blending functionality with artistry. Challenges in the As-Built Stage One of the most intriguing aspects of this project was…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Commercial Stair Detailing (According to AS1428.1 and ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022)
If you would like me to assist with your project, please send an email to koshy@tek1.com.au with your project specifications. Kindly use ‘Raj’ as the subject header. OverviewThis guide provides instructions for designing and detailing commercial stairs per the Australian Standards AS1428.1 and ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022. These standards ensure safe and accessible stairways in commercial…
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Ensuring Compliance with AS 1428.1 and BCA: Limiting Riser Openings to 125 mm in Commercial Staircases
If you would like me to assist with your project, please send an email to koshy@tek1.com.au with your project specifications. Kindly use ‘Raj’ as the subject header. When performing detailed engineering for commercial staircases and balustrades, it’s essential to ensure that all aspects comply with AS 1428.1 and the relevant provisions from the Building Code of Australia…
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Safety Standards in Building Design – Key Requirements for Barriers, Handrails, and Fall Prevention
If you would like me to assist with your project, please send an email to koshy@tek1.com.au with your project specifications. Kindly use ‘Raj’ as the subject header. 1. Barriers to Prevent Falls (Section 11.3.3) Australian Standard AS 1428.1. 2. Barrier Construction Standards (Section 11.3.4) 3. Handrail Requirements (Section 11.3.5) This guide emphasizes key elements in…
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Concrete and Steel – Hidden Snags to Watch out For –A Case Study in Duffy’s Forrest – An Example of Something that can Kill your client (memo 42)
Anyone who’s a detailer should be aware of this issue. If you’re not aware: you can cost your client dearly. How? You need operations to occur as fast as possible. This means you have to advise your client about potential issues. Consider the following: What is an issue that can kill your client regarding the…
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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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Plate Formed Spiral Stair
Author : Ramakrishnan.L We are pleased to inform you that TEK1 has accepted the task of detailing the spiral plate-formed RHS stringer stair as requested by our client. Our team is well-equipped to handle this design, ensuring that all details meet the highest standards. At TEK1, we have consistently provided top-notch miscellaneous steel detailing services…
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Drawing Stamped Not Satisfactory
When drawing is stamped as ‘NOT STATISFACTORY’ RFI should be raised as to whether we update markups and submit as IFC or do we resubmit
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Managing Sticker-shock
Author: RAJ (Arokiaraj Arputharaj) When this happens, it is ESSENTIAL that you call the client before you put in your variation documentation. Why? What should I do instead?
