Structural steel drafting is a plan or blueprint for constructing buildings or other structures. Structural drafters, in general, focus on a structure's overall support system. It includes things like beams, foundations, etc. Drafters with the know-how of accurate application of line, layer and colour usage (according to industry standards), and the precise use of dimension and tolerance practices are the key to a successful project.
Earlier, drafters used to create these drawings by hand. But now, with more advanced technology, the process has become prompt and more accurate.
The Drafter's job
Structural steel drafting connects the engineering design of the structure, with the project documentation and detailing. These details contain components and parts of metal that must be fabricated and eventually erected.
The primary job of steel drafters is to examine the architectural and engineering drawings relating to a project, interpret their meaning, then draft the required steel component. Structural steel drafting includes the specifications and precise location of every steel component in the entire structure. While drafters can be called upon to provide various sorts of drafts, most of their job involves producing shop drawings and erection drawings.
Use of Technology for Structural steel drafting
Over the past few years, software advancements have revolutionised steel modelling, making it quick and easy-to-produce detailed 3D drawings. As a result, for everything from shop drawings and erection plans to full-scale models of intricate structures, drafters now use 3D layouts. It not only makes it easier to picture components and identify their place in the overall steel structure, but it can also make it easy to identify potential issues, even before commencing the project.
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