Benefits of using StruCAD for Steel Drafting and Detailing Process

written by: James Lee; article published: year 2009, month 10;


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StruCAD is a 3D steel drafting and detailing application catering to specific requirements of structural engineering companies. StruCad comes with a comprehensive set of powerful modeling and detailing tools for drafting professionals - delivering the most efficient solutions in steelwork detailing. StruCAD's unique collaboration features benefits the entire structural project supply chain right from the structural engineering team through drafters, detailing experts, metal fabricators and erection team.

 

Functions & Featues of StruCAD software:

  • Powewrful modeling technology facilitates speedy creation of structures with high accuracy
  • Exclusive modeling and detailing tools for structural drafters
  • Modeling using Wire Frame technique allows a structure to be remodeled quickly and within an organized modeling environment
  • Full Solid Modeling option gives clear-cut insight into any complex structure geometry
  • Steel connections can be detailed easily by using advanced parametric tools and relationships
  • A complete set of truely parametric macros expedite the process of strucutral connections by automatically selecting exact joint components to match member size and orientation in compliance with industry standards
  • Each StruCad model includes a database of information that can be utilized to automatically produce reports and drawings on demand
  • StruCad's allows automatic generation of General Arrangement drawings, Fabrication drawings, Bolt lists, Material lists and Erection drawings
  • StruCAD facilitates greater collaboration within project stake holders and integration of various engineering branches for better productivity.

 

Benefits of using StruCAD tools for Structural steel projects:

  • Rapid model detailing
  • Automated accurate drawing generation
  • Complete model management and revision control
  • Comprehensive reporting tools
  • Multi-user environment via LAN, WAN or Internet
  • Easy Integration with CNC manufacturers
  • Integrated cost-estimation tools
  • Freeware for drawing and modeling collaboration

So start taking benefit of StruCAD's comprehensive software tools to make your structural drafting and detailing processes more efficient. Visit us at http://www.outsourcingsteeldetailing.com/ for further information.

For any queries related StruCAD Detailing/Modeling/Drafting email us at info@outsourcingsteeldetailing.com

Author:

James Lee is a steel detailer at OSTD - a leading Steel Detailing firm providing quality steel detailing, steel design and structural shop drawings to its offshore clients based in US, UK, Canada and Australia. For further details email us at info@outsourcingsteeldetailing.com

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