Tekla Structures - Steel Essentials (Beginners)

Tekla Structures - Steel Essentials (Beginners)

Beginners - Steel Structures - 5 Day Course

Course Content

Introduction

• Overview of Tekla Structures
• The programme interface and basic commands

Modelling

• Creating a new model
• Inserting gridlines and creating views
• Modelling steel members
• Using system components
• Adding connections and bolt groups
• Modelling of basic foundations and their reinforcement
• Editing structural members and connections
• Introduction to profiles
• Cuts in steel members
• Modelling stairs, ladders and handrails
• Modelling curved members
• Modelling floors and decking
• Importing and modelling around an IFC file created by other design software
• Introduction on how to publish a model to Tekla BIMsight
• Creating models with reference to external drawings

Model Management

• Introduction to model management
• Phasing and lotting
• Numbering
• Model checking procedures
• Introduction to Model Organiser

Maintaining your system

• Introduction to basic system customisation
• Software installation and licensing
• Tekla Structure option settings
• Guidance on storing your customised settings in Firm folders
• Instruction on storing your customised settings in Firm folders

Drawing production

• Introduction to drawings
• Drawing settings
• Generating GA drawings
• Assembly and Part drawings
• Editing drawings
• Cloning drawings
• Sub-assemblies
• Generating fabrication drawings
• Drawing register

Additional output and records

• Cold rolled CAM files
• NC files and reports
• Sectional Reports
• Bolt and plate records

General

• Best practices for contacting support
• Trimble Identity account creation
• How to utilise Tekla User Assistance
• How to utilise Tekla Warehouse

Overview

This comprehensive five day course will provide you with the basic knowledge to get you started with Tekla Structures. As the course progresses, you will develop your Tekla Structures abilities with a key focus on steel models, working through a series of practical examples and exercises.

Experts will teach you how to navigate and use the interface, model a variety of steel structures, generate drawings and reports, and how to set up and maintain your system, giving you the confidence and skills to be more productive and efficient on your return to the office.

Skill Level: Basic

Duration: 5 Days in total - 9:30am to 5pm

Training: Training by Trimble Solutions

Cost:

• Fabricator Members: €1,850
• Non-Members: €2,200

Requirements: Please bring your own Windows laptop, as Tekla Structures is compatible only with Windows-based systems. Apple Mac is not suitable for the software.

Payment for this course can be made once a date for training is released by Irish Steel. If you have any queries, please contact us by email training@irishsteel.ie or by phone (057) 867 0629

You can still book your place by submitting the booking form.