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BIM eSubmission

Annex 2a

Best Practices – Tekla Structures 18.0

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Contents

1. Overview ········································································································ 5

1.1Getting Started with Relevant Documents 5

1.2Preparing your Project Grids and Levels 6

1.3Setting the Project’s Site Boundary 7

1.4Modeling your Project 9

1.5Preparing DT view 15

1.6Preparing Sheets for Submission 17

1.7Renaming Views and Sheets 18

1.8Exporting PDF 19

1.9Exporting 3D-PDF 20

2. Collaboration using Tekla Structures ···································································· 21

2.1From Physical model to Analysis model 21

2.2Export Tekla Structures model to collaboration tool 22

2.0 Machinery Automation ······················································································ 22

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BIM Annex 2 (Tekla Structures)

1. Overview

This document suggests a generalized modeling workflow to help jump

eSubmission. The examples used in this document to explain the workflow are based on

Structures 18.0. Please seek assistance from y

software for the eSubmission.

1.1 Getting Started with Relevant Documents

The first step is to obtain the "Architectural drawings" and "Site Plan drawings". The examples

found in this document are based on 2D dr

Architectural Drawings

It is recommended that you obtain the set of Architectural drawings that will be submitted (or

already submitted) to the regulatory authority for approval if possible. The set of Architectural

drawings should consist of at least the following plans

� Floor Plans

� Elevation Plans

� Section Plans

� Details Plans (optional, but good to have if it helps to explain the project)

Note the set of Architectural drawings used to compile the Structural BIM

submitted together with the Structural package for regulatory approval.

Architectural 2D drawings are called into Tekla Structures model as reference objects:

Site Plan Drawings

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This document suggests a generalized modeling workflow to help jump

eSubmission. The examples used in this document to explain the workflow are based on

. Please seek assistance from your preferred vendor if you are using other BIM

software for the eSubmission.

Started with Relevant Documents


found in this document are based on 2D drawings to create the BIM Model.



should consist of at least the following plans

Details Plans (optional, but good to have if it helps to explain the project)

Note the set of Architectural drawings used to compile the Structural BIM

submitted together with the Structural package for regulatory approval.


This document suggests a generalized modeling workflow to help jump-start your BIM

eSubmission. The examples used in this document to explain the workflow are based on Tekla

our preferred vendor if you are using other BIM

Started with Relevant Documents


awings to create the BIM Model.



Details Plans (optional, but good to have if it helps to explain the project)

Note the set of Architectural drawings used to compile the Structural BIM-Model should be


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These drawings are usually prepared by registered Land Surveyors or Arch

following information from the drawing and enter them into your BIM model

� Coordinates (X,Y,Z) of Survey Datum

� Bearing and Distance of all project site boundary

Again, these drawings are called into Tekla Structures model as reference o

1.2 Preparing your Project Grids and Levels

Next, you need to prepare the Project Grids. It is strongly suggested that you manually recreate

the project grids and levels in your project model based on the information you obtain from the

Architectural drawings. This information must be

encounter downstream problems in your project further downstream.

You can attach the architectural drawings as a r

Creating Project Grids

Steps Description

1 Start a new Project based on

BCA’s Structural BIM eSubmission

Template or your company’s

template that incorporates

Structural BIM eSubmission

requirements.

2 If the Architectural floor plans

softcopy (DWG, DXF, IFC) are

available then reference them to

the project.


These drawings are usually prepared by registered Land Surveyors or Architects. Obtain the

following information from the drawing and enter them into your BIM model

Coordinates (X,Y,Z) of Survey Datum

Bearing and Distance of all project site boundary

Again, these drawings are called into Tekla Structures model as reference object.

Preparing your Project Grids and Levels



awings. This information must be modeled accurately otherwise you will

encounter downstream problems in your project further downstream.

You can attach the architectural drawings as a reference to your project model.

Illustration

ew Project based on

IM eSubmission

or your company’s

template that incorporates

BIM eSubmission

If the Architectural floor plans

softcopy (DWG, DXF, IFC) are

available then reference them to


itects. Obtain the

bject.



otherwise you will


Steps Description

3 Create the grids in

The grids will be shown automatically in rest of

Plans, Sections and Elevations

Ensure the grid values

you draw the grids.

4 In case of referenced architectural

grids created in step 3

grids in the linked

with the Architect

proceeding further.

1.3 Setting the Proje

Project Site Boundaries must coincide with that of the Approved Architectural Plans to ensure

consistency with the ST application. This section will explain how you associate the project

boundaries information to your project and all its related settings

to real-world orientation, coordinates and datum. The following steps do not have to be followed

in a sequence as shown. But for beginner, you are encouraged to do so.

Tracing Project’s Site Boundary

Steps Description

1 This process is to manage overall

project enclosure. If there is no

softcopy then the boundary line need

to be created manually.

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Description Illustration

the grids in 1ST Storey Plan (Level 1).

The grids will be shown automatically in rest of

Plans, Sections and Elevations.

values populated are correct as

the grids.

referenced architectural CAD file, the

in step 3 must coincide with the

grids in the linked file. Otherwise, clarify this

Architect and solve the issue before

further.

Setting the Project’s Site Boundary



boundaries information to your project and all its related settings such as setting your “Site Plan”

world orientation, coordinates and datum. The following steps do not have to be followed


Boundary


This process is to manage overall

project enclosure. If there is no

softcopy then the boundary line need

to be created manually.

Illustration



such as setting your “Site Plan”

world orientation, coordinates and datum. The following steps do not have to be followed


Illustration

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Steps Description

2 If the Survey Plan softcopy

(DWG/DXF/IFC) is available, it can be

called into Tekla Structures model as

reference object

3 Layers that are not relevant can be

turned off:

� Mouse double click the

reference object

� Select layers…

4 If the Survey/Site Plan is not located at the correct coordinate and orientation, move it

in Tekla Structures modeling

� Mouse select the plan

� Mouse right click

� Move

� Pick the origin for moving

� Pick the designation point

5 The plan that is referenced might be in

different orientation. This is because

the survey plan is always created in

the actual project.

Rotate the reference plan in Tekla

Structures modeling environment:

� Mouse select the plan

� Mouse right click

� Move Special

� Rotate

� Specify coordinates for rotation

origin

� Specify rotation angle

� Click Move button



If the Survey Plan softcopy

(DWG/DXF/IFC) is available, it can be

called into Tekla Structures model as

Layers that are not relevant can be

Mouse double click the

If the Survey/Site Plan is not located at the correct coordinate and orientation, move it

in Tekla Structures modeling environment:

Mouse select the plan

Pick the origin for moving

Pick the designation point

The plan that is referenced might be in

different orientation. This is because

the survey plan is always created in

Rotate the reference plan in Tekla

Structures modeling environment:

Mouse select the plan

Specify coordinates for rotation

Specify rotation angle


If the Survey/Site Plan is not located at the correct coordinate and orientation, move it


1.4 Modeling your

By now, all the control elements in the project

modeling the project.

Note: Model only the load bearing

basic objects required for structural

depends on the project.

Steel Parts Concrete Parts Reinforcement

Besides standard sections, it is possible to create various parametriccross section.

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Modeling your Project

all the control elements in the project have been completed.

load bearing objects and non-load bearing members.

required for structural modeling. There might be additional objects required and it


Besides standard sections, it is possible to create various parametric profiles of customized

completed. Next step is to start

load bearing members. The following are the

might be additional objects required and it


profiles of customized

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This guide will not go into explaining how you would model with each of these objects; it is

assumed that you are already familiar with

follow the sequence below to build up the model based on feedbacks from the Industries.

Step Task

1 Create Project Grids

2 Set the Coordinates

3 Create Views of Plans and

Elevations



assumed that you are already familiar with Tekla Structures. Rather we recommend that you


Illustration

Views of Plans and



. Rather we recommend that you



Step Task Illustration

4 Model Concrete Footings

and Columns

5 Add Reinforcements to

Footing and Column

6 Model Structural Steel

Frames (Columns, Rafters

and Beams)

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Step Task

7 Add Steel Connections

8 Model Walls

9 Add Reinforcement/Mesh

to Wall and Slab

10 Model Others, such as

Stairs, Handrails, Roofs,

etc.

When the model is completed proceed to generate the

Note: Complete the model diligently for accuracy as any errors will be propagated throughout

the entire submission documents.


Illustration

completed proceed to generate the relevant views for BIM-eSubmission.

model diligently for accuracy as any errors will be propagated throughout


eSubmission.

model diligently for accuracy as any errors will be propagated throughout


Preparing all the General-Views

When the structural model has been completed, you need to prepare the General-Aranngement

(GA) for BIM-eSubmission. These are similar to construction drawings where you typically show

the information in Plan views. Since the project is BIM, Plans, Elevations and Sections can be

generated automatically. Next section explains how to prepare the GA.

Plan Views Preparation

Ref Description Diagram

1 In the Pull Down Menu, Run the Numbering

to assign the Part Marks to the elements

automatically.

2 Open the Master Drawing Catalog > Select the

BCA-Structural-GA > Select the Create

Drawing.

In the Views list, select the desired Plan view

and Create Drawing.

3 Right click on the view in the project browser

and

4 Add-in all the required annotations.

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Ref Description

Repeat the steps for Elevation and Sectional views. Typical completed Elevation and Section were shown below.


Diagram

Repeat the steps for Elevation and Sectional views.

Typical completed Elevation and Section were shown below.



1.5 Preparing DT view

There are several types of “Detail Views” (DT) need to be prepared for the submission. DT here

refers more to “detailing” rather than actual detail parts and components. For the purpose of

regulatory submission, need to prepare only the “detailing” of the project. Actual detail parts will

be required for exceptional cases. Next section will illustrate how to prepare standard detailing

for the project.

Creating Detail Views of Concrete Wall (Structural)

Steps Description Illustration

1 Locate the beam in the Model to generate the

detail drawing.

Menu>Drawing and Reports>

Create a Cast Unit Drawing

2 The Drawing created should look like the

image shown here.

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3 Repeat the procedure to create the detail for Column Structural Steel.


Repeat the procedure to create the detail for Column Structural Steel.


Repeat the procedure to create the detail for Column Structural Steel.


1.6 Preparing Sheets for

Your project can contain many views and not all views are necessary for regulatory approval.

addition, your project may be submitted in different stages.

different stages of submission

SHEETS will be subjected to regulatory approval. All other views submitted together shall only

be treated as “For Reference

Next section provides an overview h

Ref Description

1 In the Drawing and Report, Select the

required Plan and Create the General

Arrangement Drawing

2 The drawing will be created

automatically and will be listed in the

Drawing List.

3 Arrange the views t

location.

Repeat step (1) to (3) for all

that is required for submission.

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Preparing Sheets for Submission

Your project can contain many views and not all views are necessary for regulatory approval.

, your project may be submitted in different stages. SHEETS will be used

different stages of submission. Therefore for each ST submission


Reference”.

section provides an overview how you can carry out this task.

Illustration

Drawing and Report, Select the

required Plan and Create the General

Arrangement Drawing.

The drawing will be created

automatically and will be listed in the

Arrange the views to the relevant

Repeat step (1) to (3) for all the sheets

that is required for submission.

Your project can contain many views and not all views are necessary for regulatory approval. In

SHEETS will be used to manage the

submission the views attached to


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1.7 Renaming Views and Sheets

Next section will explain how to rename the sheets as per the BIM Submission standard.

Ref Description

1 In the Drawing List, right click on the

relevant sheet and choose

and you can rename the sheet

Input the name as per BIM submission

requirement.

Repeat the step (1) and (2) until you

complete renaming all your sheets before

submission.


Renaming Views and Sheets

how to rename the sheets as per the BIM Submission standard.

Illustration

click on the

sheet and choose Properties

and you can rename the sheet.

Input the name as per BIM submission

Repeat the step (1) and (2) until you

complete renaming all your sheets before


how to rename the sheets as per the BIM Submission standard.


1.8 Exporting PDF

If you are publishing to PDF, you only need to perform 1 step.

Publish PDF file

Ref Action Item Image

1 From Tekla Structures Main Menu, select

PRINT and Select PDF (size).

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1.9 Exporting 3D-PDF

Ref Action Item

1 If you have not already done so, download

install the extension “Publish to 3D

https://Extranet.Tekla.com

2 With your model opened under Tekla

Structures, run “Tekla Structures

3D-PDF

3 Set the necessary options on the dia

and press “Publish” button


PDF

Image

If you have not already done so, download and

the extension “Publish to 3D-PDF” from

With your model opened under Tekla

Structures, run “Tekla Structures Publish To

Set the necessary options on the dialog box



2. Collaboration using Tekla Structures

2.1 From Physical model to Analysis model

Physical model in Tekla Structures can be

Convert Tekla Structures physical model to analysis model

Ref Action Item

1 From Loads and Analysis toolbar, click

2 To change the boundary condition for each

member, double click on the wire frame and set

the parameters accordingly

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using Tekla Structures

From Physical model to Analysis model

Physical model in Tekla Structures can be converted into analysis model

Convert Tekla Structures physical model to analysis model

Image

Loads and Analysis toolbar, click

To change the boundary condition for each

double click on the wire frame and set

the parameters accordingly

converted into analysis model.

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2.2 Export Tekla Structures model to collaboration tool

Export Tekla Structures model to free collaboration tool, Tekla BIMsight

Ref Action Item

1 From Top Menu -> File -> Publish to Tekla

BIMsight…

2.0 Machinery Automation

Information in Tekla Structures model can be extracted in the format that can be interpreted by

fabrication machine.

Ref Action Item

1 To extract information for steel fabrication

Top Menu -> File -> Export

Files... / Create Tube NC Files…


Export Tekla Structures model to collaboration tool

Export Tekla Structures model to free collaboration tool, Tekla BIMsight

Image

> Publish to Tekla

Machinery Automation


Image

To extract information for steel fabrication ->

> Export -> Create NC

Files... / Create Tube NC Files…


Export Tekla Structures model to collaboration tool



Ref Action Item Image

2 To extract information for concrete fabrication -

> Top Menu -> File -> Export

-> BVBS / HMS / Unitechnik / Eliplan