Boiler Access Stair and Platform, Industrial Plant

Challenges & Solutions of the Industrial Plant Project

Challenge: The structural documents provided only a generic gusset plate connection detail, which did not match the project-specific conditions. Multiple HSS braces connected to a single column required a customized gusset plate connection.

Solution: Pinnacle utilized the Tube Gusset component from Tekla Warehouse and configured the end offset values for the bolted connections to create the required gusset plate assemblies accurately.

Challenge: The stair modeling required accurate placement of treads, risers, and stringers. While following the provided stair details, it was identified that the horizontal length needed revision for proper placement.

Solution: Calculated the required stair extension length to position the stringer correctly. The proposed changes were accepted, and the structural engineering design was updated accordingly.

Pinnacle's Value Addition

• Prepared structural shop drawings to support accurate assembly of steel elements on site.
• Generated NC files compatible with CNC machines for direct fabrication of steel components for the structural engineering services project.
• Provided a BOQ with accurate material quantities required for project execution.

Shop Drawing

Pinnacle's Output:

1. Concrete 3D Model

2. Beam Assembly BOQ:

3. Erection Drawings:

4. Connection Detail Drawings:

5. Stringer Assembly Drawings:

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