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Tekla Structural Designer


Modelling - Fundamentals

Course description Target audience


The first of a series of courses to help you learn how to model structures effectively in Getting a comprehensive overview of
Tekla® Structural Designer. Referencing your knowledge of structural analysis & design, modelling techniques in Tekla® Structural
you will explore all the core functionality as we teach you how to model, load and analyse Designer is a great place to start for
structures efficiently using Tekla® Structural Designer. engineers who want to be as proficient as
possible in Tekla® Structural Designer.
Along with many other topics, you will gain a full understanding of how to model with
physical objects, check the analysis model, review and validate results, and produce a wide Pre-requisites
range of project documentation. In addition you will grasp the many useful shortcuts that Knowledge of engineering
our experts use daily.
Training method available
On completing the course, you will have the knowledge and confidence required to e-Learning
undertake projects in Tekla® Structural Designer. Classroom
On-site

Course detail
Introduction Setting up a new model Modelling in steel
Overview of the general program scope, function Setting up a new model Overview of the design process
and interface Pre-model settings Automatic sizing of steel elements
Overview of structural analysis capabilities Controlling material properties Updating designs on the fly
Overview of design codes available Using the Project Wiki Overview of the overall building design

Modelling in concrete
Navigating the interface Introduction to creating models
Overview of concrete beam, column and wall
Screen Layout Defining construction levels design
How to use the project workspace and properties Defining grid and construction lines Overview of concrete slab design
dialogue
Using dimensioning and measuring tools Placing Intermediate elements
Using scene content to manage 2D and 3D
How to create, edit and align columns, walls and
Modelling and managing concrete slabs
views
beams
How to manage changes using selection tools and Considering slab openings in two-way spanning
Effectively use and manage property sets
the properties dialogue
Modelling in timber
Loading and combinations
Customising the graphical interface Placing timber beams
How to create and control loadcases and
How to manage and amend the interface Placing a timber deck
combinations
Working in multiple views at once Timber floor loading
Applying member and nodal loading
Applying line and area loads
Automatic lateral loading and application of EHF’s
Creating wind loading manually
Overview of the wind wizard

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Tekla Structural Designer
Modelling - Fundamentals

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Modelling roof systems Output – Reports and drawings
Using the truss wizard Overview of report creation
Modelling freeform trusses Overview of export capabilities
Modelling booms and internals Overview of drawing creation
Modelling eaves beams and purlins
Modelling roof panels

3D model validation and analysis results


Using validation tools
Overview of the analysis options
Overview analysis process
Reviewing loading tables
How to view and filter graphical analysis
results
Using tabulated results

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