Tekla Structural Designer :- Advance Steel Course

Create a new file and arrange the two windows for side-by-side design. Set the United States code and configure basic steel portal parameters, including wind and snow loads.

Learn to switch to a dark background in Tekla Structural Designer by opening settings, selecting scene colors, and applying dark background to reduce eye strain.

Set up grids by navigating to the model type, turning on the gridline option, and defining origin and X, Y, or both directions, with regular or irregular spacing.

Model a portal frame in Tekla Structural Designer by selecting the portal tool, defining start and end points, configuring levels and haunches, and copying reference points to replicate the design.

Model a tie member in Tekla Structural Designer by defining a rectangular section with depth 1.6 and width 50.8, set rotation to zero, and place points.

Learn to model side bracing in Tekla Structural Designer by selecting the X bracing system, adjusting properties, grid, and design order, and applying tension-only bracing on both sides.

Model roof bracing in Tekla Structural Designer by selecting points, applying properties, mirroring and copying bracing to both sides, and verifying design consistency.

Model wall and roof panels in Tekla Structural Designer by selecting walls or panels, picking points, rotating to place them, and applying loads that transfer to connected members.

Define five load cases in Tekla Structural Designer, including dead, live, wind, and service loads, excluding slabs, and label them to define the pattern.

Apply dead load and live load to defined areas and area items in the Tekla Structural Designer model, selecting the panel areas, setting load values, and confirming application.

Apply wind load in Tekla Structural Designer by using the wizard to select building type, set wind speed, orientation, and directional factors, and review the geometry and details.

Define wind load cases in Tekla Structural Designer by adding directional cases (plus and minus x and y), using the quick aggregate option to generate multiple wind scenarios.

Navigate to the structure tab to generate load combinations, choosing manual or import options, and use the generic flow to select loads, set frequencies, and automatically define all combinations.

Validate the model, identify and remove any problems, and run the check by clicking validate. The validation completes with no problems detected.

Analyze the model with first order nonlinear analysis, run all combinations, and review results in structure or window views, including wind conditions, zone loads, and moments.

Navigate second order linear and nonlinear analysis by selecting all combinations, then analyze and design steel members, noting green pass and yellow warnings before the next lecture.

Select blue sections with control, then change wrappers, columns, and rafters to new sections. Run the design again to verify analysis and confirm all members pass with no warning signs.

Navigate to the foundation tab and configure default settings such as rotation angle, depth, surcharges, and friction angle. Drag and place the foundation to complete the model.

Explore foundation design in Tekla structural designer, apply design by a basis, run the study, and see all members pass with green indicators in the class structure designer.