Steel Buildings Info
 
     
 
 
    Featured Article

Structural Steel Support

10/07/05

 by: Adrian Dunevein

I often have to create structural steel supports for dust collectors or bag houses and at first I spent a lot of time making repetitive structural steel details of the gussets, braces, base plates, columns and angles.

The shape of the gussets and bracing would basically remain the same, but their dimensions would vary. The sizes of the support columns and the base plates would change, due to overall changes to height, width and depth of the structural steel support.

Over time I developed a structural steel support model using solid works 3D design software. The model was driven by a design table. This allowed me to vary the height and depth and column size and other variables, and have solid works create a complete set of structural steel details for the support including bill of materials. It is certainly a big timesaver. The same model could have been created in Solid Edge, Catia or Autodesk Inventor or whatever 3D modeling software the reader is comfortable with. My preference is solid works because that is what I am most competent with.

The model also reduces the possibility of error. In the past details had to be copied from assemblies and their dimensions added often on a separate drawing sheet. If the assembly or general arrangement drawing ever got changed, there was a possibility that these changes could be overlooked on the detail sheet. Now with the model, any changes made to it are reflected in the details.

There are limitations. One model cannot be used for all my structural support needs. As the support gets larger, the geometry of the bracing and gussets may need to change and so for that you really need a separate model. Of course, If you have one working model, you just need to add to it and save as a new model for the larger style of structural support.

If anyone else is attempting to automate repetitive structural steel detailing with CAD software, I'd be glad to share my experiences. See my webpage below to keep updated on my work with steel detailing automation.

http://www.aaadrafting.com/Structural_Steel.html

About The Author

Adrian Dunevein is a mechanical engineering technologist who runs his own drafting and design services company specializing in mechanical design with solidworks 2005. For more information please visit his website: http://www.aaadrafting.com/Structural_Steel.html.
adrian@aaadrafting.com

 
 
Other Steel Building Resources
 

clear span metal buildings

Clear Span Metal Buildings  ... all types of metal buildings from carports to portable metal buildings to large clear-span metal buildings. Awnings If ...

clear span metal buildings

multi-storey car parks, steel buildings  multi-storey car parks, steel buildings made and erected by Reid Steel Buildings UK and Worldwide Multi-Storey Car Parks Steel framed car parks span over a car, the roadway and another car ...

clear span metal buildings

Multi Span Structurals: Clear Span Structurals: Metal Buildings  Warehouse Concepts, Inc. supplies and installs structurals, clear span structurals, metal buildings, metal building, pre engineered buildings, pre-engineered buildings, pre-engineered metal ...

clear span metal buildings

Welcome to US Wholesale Pipe and Tube - Galvanized Tube  ... galvanized tubing is used in all types of metal buildings from carports to portable metal buildings to large clear-span metal buildings. Awnings If you are an awning contractor, find ...

clear span metal buildings

Clamshell Buildings-Clear Span Metal Framed Tension Fabric Structures  Clamshelters" are relocatable tension fabric structures for temporary or permanent hangars, sports or entertainment complexes, warehouses, casinos and many other uses.

clear span metal buildings

Corle Building Systems  Manufacturer of custom-engineered metal buildings and components; clear span or multiple span buildings of all sizes.

clear span metal buildings

Clamshell Buildings Clear-Span Metal Framed Tension Fabric Structures  | Company| Products | Photo Gallery| Contact Call Toll-Free (800) 360-8853©Copyright 2001-3 Clamshell Buildings All Rights Reserved

clear span metal buildings

Northwest Steel Buildings  Authorized dealer for American Steel Span, and NCI steel truss and beam steel buildings. Information about clear span, arch style, steel and metal, and quonset style buildings.

clear span metal buildings

Behlen Frame Buildings  Behlen concentrates on customer satisfaction by offering more building choices than any other manufacturer in the industry. Whatever your building or shelter need, Behlen can build it. Each ...

clear span metal buildings

Steel buildings, Metal buildings used for carports, garages, shed  Factory-direct provider of clear span protective buildings.

clear span metal buildings

steel buildings, aircraft hangars, hangar  hangar, structural steel buildings, aircraft hangars, industrial steel metal buildings, grandstands, sports stadia, factories, multi storey structures, warehouses, storage, grain stores, ...

clear span metal buildings

Multi Span Structurals: Clear Span Structurals: Metal Buildings  ... Systems Accessories Structurals Roof Systems CLEAR SPAN STRUCTURALS With Star, you get the ideal ... abo9ut structural integrity, because Star buildings are engineered for Long-term ...

clear span metal buildings

Heartland Steel Buildings specializes in metal buildings, steel buildi  ... commercial metal buildings and self ... metal storage buildings that meet the needs of our customers. We are proud to offer Clearspan buildings (also known as Clear Span buildings ...

clear span metal buildings

VP Buildings: The Ultimate Building Solution  Manufacturers of steel buildings . Includes details of building methods and a listing of builders.

clear span metal buildings

Texas Metal Buildings  Texas Metal Buildings Designs Delivers Erects Builds Custom Clear span Welded or Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings in Texas. Gable or Bow Truss, Pole...

Clear Span Metal Buildings News


Warning: include(/home/wwwstee/public_html/rss/rss.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/wwwstee2/public_html/clearspanmetalbuildings.html on line 348

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '/home/wwwstee/public_html/rss/rss.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/wwwstee2/public_html/clearspanmetalbuildings.html on line 348

Warning: include(/home/wwwstee/public_html/rss/track.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/wwwstee2/public_html/clearspanmetalbuildings.html on line 349

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening '/home/wwwstee/public_html/rss/track.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/wwwstee2/public_html/clearspanmetalbuildings.html on line 349

Other Clear Span Metal Buildings Info

Ace Metal Buildings Alabama
Ace Metal Buildings Mobile Al.
Acoustical Wall Treatments For
Aircraft Hangars Steel
Architect Approved Metal
Arco Metal Buildings
Athens Steel Buildings
Cheap Metal Prefab Buildings
Church Metal Buildings
Clark Steel Framing Systems
Commercial Buildings Glass
Commercial Buildings In Palm
Commercial Business Buildings
Commercial Mfg Buildings
Commercial Steel Buildings
Comparison Of Stone Coated
Construction Materials Steel I
Construction Of Steel
Custom Metal Buildings Of
Discount Steel Buildings
Florida Prefab Metal Buildings
Hercules Metal Buildings
Heritage All Steel Homes
Holley Steel Construction
How To Prevent Galvanic
International Steel Pole
Maryland Steel Homes
Metal And Steel Building
Metal Building Construction
Metal Building Packages
Metal Building Suppliers
Metal Buildings
Metal Buildings And Pole Barns
Metal Buildings Barstow
Metal Frame Buildings And
Panelized Steel School
Past Commercial Steel
Pictures Of Buildings From The
Pollution From Industrial
Portable Metal Buildings
Prefab Steel Building
Re-locatable Commercial
Retail Steel Buildings
Round Roof Steel
Steel Barn Roofs
Steel Bridge Construction
Steel Building Commercial
Steel Building Construction In
Steel Buildings For Homes
Steel Buildings Australia
Steel Entry Replacement Doors
Steel Frame Construction
Steel Frame Homes And Texas
Steel Metal Homes
Steel Plate Construction
Steel Roof Covers
Steel Roof Frame For Large
Steel Valley Roofs
Tri Steel Kit Homes
Virginia Steel Buildings

Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | SteelBuildings | Contact Info
© 2005 Steelbuildingsinfo.com Site Map
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.