I've been running into allot of problems with the model of
my design. After a long weekend plugging away at the details the digital model
of my entire design started to take shape and with that so did allot of geometry
and small details. And because nothing can ever go without a hitch this began
to happen....
Because of the amount of geometry and components in the
model it seems like my computer (and the ones in the CAD Lab) can't handle the
file and start to crash. The file wont render or go into shaded mode or make a
2d drawing.... Although I was able to slowly complete the model I'm not too
sure what I'm going to do about a overall render, plans, elevations or
sections. Usually I would do them in AutoCad but this competition seems to be
more geared towards rendered elevations and sections.
Here are a few screenshots of the finished model in
wireframe.
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| Plan |
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| Elevation |
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I'll probably have to simplify the model and take out allot
of the details to get it to work, but for now I'm going to move onto completing
my details and leave that for tomorrow.
The details will be roughly as follows
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Connection at Grade
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| Truss to Column Connection (showing floor grate and railing connection) |
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Tension Rods to Column
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Tension Rods to Column
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Handrail Detail
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It would be incredibly useful if you could integrate some of the details so that there is a more "designed" approach to the project. Though there is a lot to be said of the kit of parts standardized connections that emerged in the 1980's and the UK Hi-Tech groups, keep in mind that you have the luxury of operating with castings and connections that can be "designed" and refined more. For example the column base could easily integrate the pin connections/tie-rod detail to the moment stiffeners you have put down at the base. That kind of thinking will showcase your ability to understand steel construction as well as its flexibilities of production.
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