Tag: steel CAD
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Bent Structural Steel Plates: Flat Length, Bend Lines, and CAD Detailing
Learn how to detail structural steel bent plates, including inside and outside dimensions, bend lines, flat length, bend allowance, orientation, and CAD checks.
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Single-Angle vs. Double-Angle Shear Connections: A Steel Detailing Comparison
Compare single-angle and double-angle shear connections, including orientation, framing geometry, bolts, welds, clearances, drawing views, and CAD checks.
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Near-Side vs. Far-Side Steel Detailing: Reading Plates, Holes, and Bolts in Elevation
Learn how near-side and far-side steel components are shown in elevations, sections, and CAD details without mirroring connection geometry.
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Structural Bolt Grip Length, Ply Thickness, and Thread Location: A Detailing Guide
Learn how ply thickness, washers, thread location, bolt length, and connection geometry affect structural bolt detailing and coordination.
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Local Axes in Structural Steel CAD Models: Member Direction, Section Rotation, and Coordination
Learn how structural steel local axes control member direction, section rotation, offsets, connection orientation, and reliable CAD model coordination.
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Steel Beam Bearing Length, Seat Length, and End Clearance: A Detailing Guide
Learn how steel beam bearing length differs from seat length and end clearance, and how to coordinate these dimensions in structural drawings and CAD models.
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Camber vs. Sweep in Structural Steel Members: Geometry, Measurement, and Detailing
Learn how camber, sweep, slope, and out-of-straightness differ in structural steel, including measurement references and practical CAD detailing guidance.
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True Length vs. Plan Length for Sloped Steel Members: A Detailing and CAD Guide
Learn how true length, plan length, slope, end geometry, and connection planes affect sloped steel beam detailing, fabrication dimensions, and CAD models.
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W-Shape vs. S-Shape vs. HP Shape: How to Identify and Detail Steel I-Sections
Compare W, S, and HP steel shapes by flange geometry, proportions, designations, typical uses, and practical CAD and detailing considerations.
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Clear Web Depth in W-Shapes: Flange Faces, Fillets, and Connection Fit
Learn how clear web depth differs from overall W-shape depth, why rolled fillets reduce usable space, and how to check plates, bolts, welds, and CAD details.
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Rolled Shapes vs. Built-Up Steel Members: How to Read, Model, and Detail the Difference
Learn how rolled shapes differ from built-up steel members, how each appears on structural drawings, and what drafters should verify before modeling or fabrication.
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Top of Steel Elevations in Structural Drawings: TOS, BOS, Slopes, and Camber
Learn how top of steel elevations relate to beam depth, slope, camber, connections, and CAD coordination in structural steel drawings.
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