Thailand-based engineering firm sees quick improvement with Tekla Structural Designer
With the building industry shifting towards Building Information Modeling (BIM), engineering firms of varying sizes are turning to design and analysis software that provides them with a wide range of intelligent tools to assist in conceptualizing, planning, detailing, creating, and guiding their projects. Stonehenge Co., Ltd, based in Thailand, is one such company that has adopted Tekla Structural Designer and has observed notable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
Seamless integration and interoperability with Tekla
Engineers often have to juggle multiple analyses and design software programs for a single project, resulting in a cumbersome process. Since each building component requires different software, incorporating various models into a new Building Information Model may introduce errors into the model, rendering the process counterproductive. Unfortunately, the lack of interoperability between software programs exacerbates this issue, making it difficult to share the model with other stakeholders.
Thankfully, Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) offers a solution for structural engineers by facilitating collaboration between technicians, fabricators, and architects. Its unique interoperability function allows seamless integration of the 3D design model with Tekla Structures and other leading BIM software, enabling effective project collaboration.
An integrated constructible model with user-friendly interface
Through extensive experimentation with various products, Mr. Somsak Seubsai, Engineering Design Manager of Stonehenge, discovered that Tekla Structural Designer stands apart with its unparalleled BIM integration.
“So far, our projects using Tekla Structural Designer have integrated smoothly with other software, which helps speed up the project workflo ands reduce human errors,”
Mr. Somsak Seubsai, Engineering Design Manager of Stonehenge
Tekla Structural Designer achieves this through its innovative single model concept, utilizing the same model from preliminary design all the way through to construction. With a single data set covering all necessary aspects, this integration allows for smooth BIM transition and seamless collaboration between diverse project teams, creating a unified and consolidated approach.
Mr. Seubsai also found the integrated concept presents a smoother working process to achieving the final design solution: “Tekla Structural Designer eliminates the need to purchase additional modules and switch between software packages throughout the design stage, saving both cost and time.”
Manage project changes easily
Efficient change management is a crucial aspect of keeping a project on track and within budget, particularly in complex construction projects. In contrast to conventional analytical software, Tekla Structural Designer enables its users to generate 3D models that are highly informative and equipped with all the necessary features to automate design processes and handle project alterations without difficulty. By leveraging this intelligent platform, companies can reduce design duration and, consequently, augment their overall productivity and profitability.
Re-Engineer your construction business
Although fairly new to Tekla Structural Designer, having used it for only six months, Mr. Seubsai’s experience has been positive so far. Stonehenge’s first project with Tekla Structural Designer is a 47-story reinforced concrete residential building at Bangkok, Thailand, where a team of Structural Designers and four Engineers took between two to three months to complete schematic and detailed design with modeling and BIM processes.
The team benefitted from Tekla Structural Designer’s automated wind loading that automatically calculates building wind loads and applies it to the 3D model, including lateral loading required by local building codes. The new Seismic Design Wizard also proved to be useful, as it helped the team confidently establish seismic forces on the structure quickly and easily and design to local seismic requirements.
“Through this project, we achieved approximately 25% savings in time compared to other software. As we gain more experience with Tekla Structural Designer, the efficiency gains will be even higher,”
Mr. Somsak Seubsai, Engineering Design Manager of Stonehenge
“I believe that working with Tekla Structural Designer will steer our team towards a smarter and faster way of working and bring us closer to a real BIM workflow.”
The Tekla advantage: Comprehensive and hands-on technical support
Tekla’s comprehensive technical support plays an important role in enhancing the overall Tekla experience, troubleshooting issues, and providing guidance to users on how to improve their Tekla Structural Designer usage.
Aside from the local Tekla Structural Designer Clinics, users also have the option of watching Tekla’s online webinars from the comfort of their own homes or workplaces. These sessions provide users with short tutorials on optimizing Tekla Structural Designer’s features for efficient results and tips and tricks for better modeling.
Stonehenge Co.,Ltd
Established in 1992 owned by Stonehenge Inter Co.,Ltd provides professional services in design (Architecture, Structure, and Historical Conservation) and construction management.
There are more than 200 projects in the government and private sectors. These are commercial buildings, office buildings, residential buildings, and factories.
The company has 140 staff (75 engineers, 20 architects, etc.). They are trained to be professional to do the job. We assure the company will provide the best standard and quality to match the budget and client’s requirements.
Website : www.stonehenge.co.th