Creating Shop Drawings Using Tekla Structures

Creating shop drawings for a steel structure using Tekla Structures involves detailing and presenting the structure in a way that is clear and understandable for fabrication and construction. Here's a basic outline for a 5-day course on creating shop drawings with Tekla Structures:

Day 1: Introduction to Tekla Structures and Basic Model Navigation

• Overview of Tekla Structures interface and basic functionalities 
• Creating a new project and setting up project properties 
• Importing structural components and creating a basic model 
• Introduction to the model navigation tools
• Basic modeling techniques for steel structures 
• Defining materials and section properties 
• Assigning member sizes and profiles

Day 2: Detailed Modeling and Connection Design

• Advanced modeling techniques for steel structures 
• Modeling complex connections
• Introduction to Tekla Structures' connection design features 
• Fine-tuning connections and adjusting detailing settings 
• Reviewing and optimizing the model for fabrication

Day 3: Creating Assembly and Single-Part Drawings

• Overview of assembly drawings and their importance 
• Generating assembly drawings for steel structures 
• Customizing drawing layouts and views 
• Creating single-part drawings for fabrication 
• Detailing individual steel components 
• Adding dimensions and annotations

Day 4: Creating General Arrangement (GA) Drawings

• Understanding the importance of General Arrangement drawings 
• Generating GA drawings for the entire steel structure 
• Adding annotations, dimensions, and symbols 
• Customizing GA drawings to meet project standards 
• Reviewing and optimizing the GA drawing set

Day 5: Project Work and Advanced Topics

• Applying learned skills to a comprehensive project 
• Troubleshooting common detailing issues 
• Q&A session 
• Advanced detailing techniques (e.g., creating custom components) 
• Course review and summary 
• Course evaluation and feedback

This course outline is designed to cover the fundamentals and advanced aspects of creating shop drawings for steel structures using Tekla Structures over a 5-day period. Adjustments can be made based on the specific needs, pace, and level of expertise of the participants. Practical examples and hands-on exercises should be integrated throughout the course to reinforce learning.