Sep 30
How Engineers Calculate Wind Load, Seismic Load & Dead Load in PEB Design
Table of Contents Engineers work out dead load by adding up the weight of the structure and its permanent attachments. Wind load comes from applying ASCE 7 pressures for the site to the roof and walls. Seismic load comes from estimating the lateral force the building’s mass attracts during ground…
Sep 28
Common BIM Coordination Problems and How Project Teams Can Prevent Them
Table of Contents BIM coordination problems occur when teams in design and construction use incompatible models, resulting in conflicts, delays, and rework as construction gets underway. This problem is common on complex construction projects where architecture, structure, and MEP models are created separately and only integrated later in the project. …
Sep 25
PEB Design Optimization Techniques That Save Material Cost
Table of Contents Pre-engineered building design optimization establishes the correct size for each frame, purlin, girt, and connection according to its load, rather than simply selecting standard rolled sections. The result of this correctly done work is a reduction in steel tonnage by 20 to 35 percent in comparison to…
Sep 22
Common Precast Connection Detailing Challenges and Their Solutions
Table of Contents Tolerance mismatches, restrained movements, issues with welding, problems due to corrosion, conflicts with other trades, and mistakes related to the erection procedure are the typical issues encountered in precast connection detailing. All of the problems mentioned above can be rectified through the drawings. If hardware has allowance…
