STRUCTURAL DESIGN BY MODEL & LOAD TESTS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Structural design of concrete and steel structures can be designed on the basis of results of load tests on model or prototypes. Original Post at.
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Learn What’s New in Revit 2019 for Structural Engineers and Detailers
BIM & Beam
APRIL 11, 2018
Building on Autodesk’s strategy to make Revit a robust model authoring tool for designing and detailing, the Revit 2019 release includes a number of new features that increase modeling versatility, accuracy, and productivity for engineers and detailers. We’re excited to share these features with you—take a look!
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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 1, 2018
This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Take, for example, a precast concrete wall. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis. Let’s assume a conceptual model is received from the architect.
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ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
With the proliferation of computer programs available a three-dimensional analysis presents no great difficulty provided the modeling techniques fully reflect the behavior of the structure. The only penalty is time. Sometimes, especially where a dynamic analysis is required, it is the only method that can be used.
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GRAITEC Unveils New Range of Revit Reinforced Concrete Extensions
BIM & Beam
DECEMBER 9, 2014
This year GRAITEC introduced their new range of powerful Revit extensions, called Advance BIM Designers - this solution focuses on better connecting reinforced concrete design and detailing workflows in Revit.
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What’s New in Autodesk Revit 2015 R2 for Structural Engineers
BIM & Beam
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
There are new features and enhancements in Autodesk Revit 2015 R2 dedicated especially to structural engineers. Improved rebar modeling : When reinforcing concrete elements, you can now place rebar in any 2D view. When you place non-hosted loads, you can now snap to model lines.
Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Masons Build structures using bricks, concrete blocks, or other masonry materials.
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AEC Collection Workflows: Dynamo for Structure
BIM & Beam
JANUARY 2, 2018
The visual programming interface of Dynamo for Revit is enabling structural engineers with the tools to build structural models with minimal energy and make their own structural design tools. They can access and edit building parameters more effectively than traditional hard coded tools allow.
Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Book is Available
Revit OpEd
JANUARY 4, 2014
Ken is a structural engineer and was, until recently, the Revit Structure Quality Assurance Analyst at Autodesk. Ken is a structural engineer and was, until recently, the Revit Structure Quality Assurance Analyst at Autodesk. Analysis Autodesk Robot Books Plugs Recommendations Structural'
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Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2021
While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. precast concrete industry is well-suited to capitalize on the unique performance characteristics of UHPC and has made substantial strides. Monica Schultes. Defining UHPC.
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Some Useful Guidelines for Concrete Slab Design in Visual Analysis 9.0
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 29, 2016
Jon Lovgren, the Engineer at Beaudette Consulting Engineers , Inc., has presented a useful construction video that shows how to create the design of a concrete slab with Visual Analysis 9.0, a powerful software for structural engineers. import from spreadsheet or other tools, and BIM.
Brief overview of Reinforced concrete and its various advantages
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 9, 2015
Reinforced concrete alias RCC is recognized as the most useful construction materials amid AEC sectors. It contains steel at its base and is enclosed by concrete. Now-a-days most of the building structures are constructed with reinforced concrete. By combining these two materials, it becomes very strong and durable.
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EdiLus-RC – A powerful software for concrete design & reinforced concrete structural calculation
Construction Cost Estimating
AUGUST 29, 2018
EdiLus-RC is an exclusive software for making perfect concrete design that deals with structural calculations toward new and subsisting buildings in reinforced concrete by means of the most simple and effective SMART BIM object input. The first structural calculations BIM software for reinforced concrete buildings.
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Structural Design of ASDIP Concrete
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 4, 2018
ASDIP Concrete is a set of modules which are fully devoted for the design of concrete members like beams, columns and walls depended on the newest ACI 318 specifications. These specifications can explain the time wasting calculations in any type of structural engineering office; while this ASDIP Concrete 3.1.7v
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When is a discrepancy not really a discrepancy?
DebunkTheBIM
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
The structural engineer sizes the concrete column; the architect places it in the space. There is a code on the structural drawing that can be tracked to the schedule and the dimensions are noted. They both are confident to be following well established building-documenting practices.
Robot Structural Analysis mid-year update is here!
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 30, 2018
As the Robot Structural Analysis team, we want to show you our commitment to improving your experience with Robot Structural Analysis software. This work is happening below the surface, and as structural engineers, you know how important a solid foundation is for success. and many more.
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New Civil Engineering Technology 2022
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Self-Healing Concrete. 3D Modelling. Self-Healing Concrete. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. 3D Modelling.
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Some best software for structural analysis and design
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
These software facilitate the structural modeling and load analyzing more consistent and well organized, as a result the time and effort are curtailed significantly for finite element analysis. Given below, the detail lists of five best software for Civil and Structural Engineering. Post-tensioning 3.
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Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 23, 2014
he new improved Robot Structural Analysis 2014 is advanced structural analysis software that offers structural engineers with advanced building simulation and structural element analysis capabilities for large, complex structures. Advanced auto-meshing and structural modeling 6.
Trimble introduces new software series of Tekla to streamline BIM analysis & design process
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 31, 2016
Trimble recently launched three new versions of its building information modeling (BIM) and analysis & design software like Tekla Structures 2016 , Tekla Structural Designer 2016 and Tekla Tedds 2016 for engineering and construction professionals. building codes and Eurocodes.
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40 How to create design & analysis of a simple structure with Orion 18
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 25, 2016
This is a useful construction video that shows how to use Orion V18 software to create the design of a basic structure. Orion is a construction program as well as structural engineering software from CSC (currently acquired by Tekla) that can be used for developing efficient structural design.
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Some useful design and analysis software for engineers
Construction Cost Estimating
MAY 1, 2017
With it, one can design different types of structures as well as distribute synchronized model data efficiently with the whole design team. For more information, visit www.bentley.com SAP 2000 – It offers composite solution for structural analysis and design with its advanced analytical methods. instantly and smoothly.
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Civil Engineering Software | List of Civil Engineering Software | List of Engineering Software
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
List of Civil Engineering Software: This software are substantially beneficial in Construction projects. Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. Utilized in most structural design consultancies and firms. #1b. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing. Primavera P6. Microsoft Project (MS Project).
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Some emerging construction management technology for AEC sectors in 2014
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 13, 2015
3D Concrete Printing. Concrete is considered as one of the most useful building materials for some of the best construction projects in the globe. Scott and Julie Brusaw had developed a system of structurally engineered solar tiles for road use. Solar Roads. With this technology 31,250.86 With this technology 31,250.86
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Rebar Projects in Revit
BIM & Beam
JUNE 29, 2015
As Building Information Model (BIM) technology has expanded to include more workflows for rebar detailing adoption of these capabilities within the industry has accelerated. Owner requirements for using BIM on project has also been a factor driving adoption, particularly in markets with government BIM mandates such as the U.S. and the UK.
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How We Built The New American Home 2021
Pro Builder
JANUARY 11, 2021
For the home’s seemingly simple box-like design, we used concrete masonry units, commonly referred to as CMUs, to build the structural shell—a common and familiar building material in Florida due to its strength and resistance to fire, termites, and weather. . CMU Construction. Last Year's Home: New American Home 2020—Desert Dreams.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 7, 2018
GCP’s Design Advantage team works closely with project architects, specifiers, structural engineers, building owners and general contractors to guide the design process, review design specifications , ensure product compatibility , provide installation best practices and provide manufacturer technical support. Air barriers.
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Design is in the process: Early consultant collaboration drives better teams, designs, and buildings
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
This includes grasping the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and structural engineering and understanding how MEP and structural consultants think, work, and contribute creatively to the project team. No leader has ever accidentally fallen into an efficient and effective design process.
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BIM Clash Detection: A Quick Guide
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 27, 2023
BIM clash detection is a process that identifies and addresses conflicts among at least two construction models in a virtual environment. Architects, MEP engineers, and structural engineers often independently create models during the design process.
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Specifier and manufacturer: A beautiful friendship
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 7, 2018
GCP’s Design Advantage team works closely with project architects, specifiers, structural engineers, building owners and general contractors to guide the design process, review design specifications , ensure product compatibility , provide installation best practices and provide manufacturer technical support. Air barriers.
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Difference Between Tied Column and Spiral Column | What Is Spiral Column | What Is Tied Column |
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 9, 2020
In the case of spiral column, the lateral expansion of the concrete is restrained by the spiral. In case of the tied column , the concrete fails by the crushing and shearing outward. The Reinforced cement concrete columns which are constructed with spiral reinforcement had more load-bearing capacity as compared to the tied column.
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Construction Cost Estimating
JUNE 16, 2010
As soon as the shop drawings are completed, the mill order can be submitted sooner, the fabrication will be started immediately and the steel can be erected sooner Concrete reinforcing is another segment in which the shop drawing is required by reinforcing steel fabricators for fabrication of the material.
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2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2020
Insulated Concrete Forms / Nudura. Nudura’s insulated concrete form (ICF) series creates a complete building envelope with one product that integrates the form system, wall structure, insulation, air barrier, vapor-control barrier, and interior and exterior fixing points. Engineered Vinyl Floor / Country Wood Flooring.
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Top 5 Amazing Free Measurement App
Civil Engi
FEBRUARY 27, 2021
Secondly, It helps to measure road repairing, roofing, paving, fence, underground utilities, concrete, seal coating. Firstly, It transforms smartphone photos of any property into a fully measured 3D model. Advertisement. This application is the best solution for farmers and other industries. HOVER the accurate Measurement app.
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Types of Construction Project | What Are Construction Projects | How Many Types of Construction Are There
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Because of the model and problem of these projects, they regularly need a group of builders, mechanics, and professionals to guide them to realization. The company attempted to make a construction call as construction project and construction projects in structural engineering and builder renovate to placing a building unitedly.
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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements
Revit OpEd
APRIL 14, 2016
It applies to model elements, and graphic display effects, such as shadows and sketchy lines. When you upgrade a model, the rendering settings that were specified for the NVIDIA mental ray engine are mapped as closely to the appropriate settings for the new engine as possible. has finally been tackled.
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Revit OpEd: View Discipline
Revit OpEd
SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
The concept of View Discipline appeared with Revit Structure. It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see. 3)The changes that Discipline applies should be indicated in Visibility Graphics (halftoning to model category, etc.)
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Vertical visions: Selecting and specifying curtain wall systems
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Wind loads are quantified using ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI). Prescriptive maximums are given in Model Energy Codes such as ASHRAE 90.1-2022,
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Collaboration in Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
Now, architects and structural engineers are working side by side with the general contractor. Developing concrete tactics to foster collaboration and trust. Building information modeling (BIM) is just such a tool to start collaboration off on the right foot starting in the design phase.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Whether you’re pouring concrete or tracking project costs, it’s a powerful thing when so many people can point to a single project and say, “we did that.” Yesenia Rivera Martinez , Largo Concrete, Inc. Giana started her career in civil and structural engineering, working on both domestic and international programs.
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The Great Carbon Reckoning
Natural Building
DECEMBER 24, 2019
When Kate Simonen, a professor who leads the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, was a young architect experimenting with alternative approaches to conventional concrete. She called up her structural engineer on an educational-building project and asked if they could swap out some of the cement in their mix for fly ash.
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