CAD Detailing And 3D Modelling for Fabricated Steel
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What are fabrication drawings?
Fabrication drawings are a particular type of drawing used in the fabrication industry when producing steel members.
These drawings will specify steel section sizes, lengths, hole locations, and more.
They will also contain all of the information that the steel erectors need to assemble the steel.
What happens if the fabrication drawing is incorrect?
If a fabrication drawing is incorrect or unfinished when it is sent to the on-site construction team, things may go wrong. Here are a few of the most common scenarios:
1. The steel structure is assembled incorrectly
In the case that the fabrication drawings are incomplete or incorrect; an on-site manager might assemble the structure incorrectly, this is one of the worst-case scenarios and can be expensive to fix as the structure will no longer meet the same safety specifications.
2. Construction starts without drawings
Fabrication drawings go through a series of strict quality assurance tests ensuring the safety of the structure, but it can also cause delays in the process, which may to starting the construction without the drawings, this can lead to more delays and wasted materials.
3. Incorrect amount of materials
A sub-par fabrication drawing means that you may not be able to order the materials you need. If you don't have the right elements but are already in the middle of construction, the lack of materials can cripple a tight construction schedule.
4. Damage to people and property
In the case that a steel structure is assembled incorrectly, it won't have the intended structural integrity, meaning that the structure could fail and potentially hurt other areas of the construction site, or worse, hurt someone.
The review process
- Before a fabrication drawing is given to the construction site, it goes through a strict review process for quality assurance.
- An on-site visit may be necessary to gauge the full scope of the project.
- These drawings are then reviewed in-house by a supervising manager.
- The completed drawings are then sent to stakeholders to be considered.
- Changes can be made at this stage, the drawings then go through one final review, and finally sent to the construction site.
CAD or pen and paper?
Computer Aided Design (CAD) helps to ensure the quality and accuracy of the fabrication drawings. However, there are still practitioners who prefer using pen and paper for the first stage of the design. Fabrication drawings are almost always checked with CAD software to ensure that all calculations and weight values are correct.
If you are looking for steel fabrication drawings to assist your construction project, call02083 118 642 today.