Tekla Structures' strength is the object-oriented model that is traditionally close to production. With the new functions, it will be easier to also work with conceptual design in Tekla, and there is no longer a need for separate 2D software. The Layout tools offer functionality particularly useful in conceptual design: the user can quickly access various geometries and predefined settings.
Conceptual design involves the parts of a building that make its foundation and provide the basis for measurement and frame solutions by prefabrication. It also includes a range of other parameters, such as load calculations, humidity, heating, cooling, waterproofing, ventilation, soundproofing, fire protection, frost resistance, and contraction, to name a few.
“Conceptual design has traditionally been done in 2D, and therefore designers have used software other than Tekla for this part of the project. However, there are many advantages to projecting conceptual design in 3D instead, the outstanding revision possibilities, for example,” says Anders Jonasson, Senior Consultant at Trimble.
Better usability
According to Anders Jonasson, the fact that general constructors have not taken the step to 3D modeling during conceptual design is due to the programs having been perceived as too detailed to produce documents for the early stages when there usually is not yet a decision about the building material. However, with the features incorporated in