Tekla Structures Course for Steel

Explore the Tekla Structures user interface, grid system, and navigation tools, including pan, zoom, and rotate, plus how to manage coordinates, origin, grid properties, and view creation.

Tekla Structures 2020: create and place a steel column from the steel tab, select HEA400, and adjust position, rotation, and elevation using grid lines and plan views.

Learn to create beams and polybeams in Tekla Structures by placing beams between columns, configuring elevation, orientation, and end points, then design curved polybeams with corner rounding and mirroring.

Select the curved beam tool in Tekla Structures, define the curve with first and second points, and adjust the radius, segments, size, and material to complete the setup.

Learn to create twin profiles for bracing in Tekla Structures, configure profile type, material, painting code, and part details, and place them across views.

Master creating orthogonal beams in Tekla Structures for steel, configure name, profile, material, finish, and numbering, and place beams precisely using the working plane and the Z direction.

Learn to create a spiral beam in Tekla Structures by configuring properties, start and center points, rotation angles, and twists, including 360 and 720 degree cycles and segmenting with welds.

Explore contour plate, cylindrical bent plate, conical bent plate, stand-alone bent plate, and lofted plate in Tekla Structures 2020, using steel tab properties, material catalogs, and the beam tool.

Create base plates in Tekla Structures by selecting base plate components, configuring size, bolts, and welds, and adding stiffeners and chamfers for accurate beam connections.

Create stiffener plates in Tekla Structures, configure single or multiple stiffeners, adjust spacing and thickness, and apply welds and chamfers to ensure accurate part and material lists.

Learn to create a cap plate connection in Tekla Structures by selecting cap plate types, configuring thickness, size, material, color, and weld options, and applying the plate to column tops.

Create vertical bracing and a gusset connection in Tekla Structure 2020 by selecting views, configuring circular hollow sections, and detailing plates, bolts, and welds.

Learn to create twin angle bracing and a gusset connection in Tekla Structure 2020, including selecting profiles, adjusting gaps, bolts, and pattern plates.

Create a beam-to-beam bolted connection in Tekla Structures 2020 by selecting beams and configuring plate, bolt, and connection properties.

Create a welded frame by selecting beams, adjusting elevations, and establishing beam-to-beam connections with cap plates in Tekla Structure 2020.

Create staircase geometry in Tekla Structure 2020 by placing points, setting elevations, and aligning components, then review in a 3d view to ensure proper spacing and connections.

Create bolts and edit bolted parts by placing bolts between beams, setting positions and offsets, and controlling visibility in 3-D views. Copy bolts, adjust group properties, and display bolts.

Master polygon and line cuts, part cuts, fits, splits, and chamfer edge operations in Tekla Structure 2020 to create and modify plate geometries with precise control.

Measure horizontal and vertical distances between two points, and assess spacing in Tekla Structure 2020 modeling. Compute angles between two lines and the arc radius by selecting points or components.

Master copy and copy special in Tekla Structure 2020, learning to copy objects in x, y, and z directions, rotate, mirror, and include components with origin and distance guidance.

Learn to move objects across coordinates and planes in Tekla Structure 2020 by setting origin and destination, adjusting x, y, z distances, and applying rotations from top and 3D views.

Learn to create points on lines by selecting two points and generating more. Experiment with projection points, intersections, horizontal/vertical/incline directions, distance measurements, and circle center references to place points precisely.

Learn to create and manage new views and view lists in Tekla Structure 2020, including 3-D, plan, and elevation views, with plane settings and view properties.

Create and manage clip planes in Tekla Structure 2020 to define viewing planes, switch between top and angled views, create multiple planes, and delete or edit them as needed.

Explore the Tekla Structure 2020 work area to manage views, select windows and objects, and control visibility across multiple views and the entire model.

Explore how to manage view properties in Tekla Structure 2020, including naming views, selecting representations (presentation, isometric, 3d view), adjusting visibility, colors, and component visibility.

Master 3d navigation in Tekla Structure 2020 by rotating with the mouse, zooming with tools, and flying through the model with adjustable speed and direction.

Capture and customize screenshots in Tekla Structure 2020 by selecting the screenshot option, choosing the view and backdrop, then saving to the model folder.

Learn to create and adjust work planes in Tekla Structure 2020 using workplace tools, defining planes with points and coordinates, and positioning grids in 3d views.

Learn how the phase manager in Tekla Structure 2020 governs class structure, assigns objects to faces, and uses the fees manager to filter, modify, and lock fees for funding.

Explore the clash check manager in Tekla Structure 2020 to run clash checks, view each clash, and resolve clashes by selecting objects and adjusting areas and bolts.

Create a two-part weld assembly from separate parts in Tekla Structure 2020, select parts and form a single assembly, then adjust properties and generate drawings.

Learn to apply surface treatments in Tekla Structure 2020, choosing from fireproofing, coatings, and protective finishes, and adjust thickness, color, and material for selected parts.

Tekla Structure 2020: create a ladder in a class structure, fix top and bottom positions, adjust run and rung spacing, and configure supports, cages, and connections in 3-d.

Model and customize handrails in Tekla Structure 2020 by creating beams, plates, and connections, adjusting positions and radii, and building custom components.

Create a grating integral to the structure in Tekla Structures 2020 by selecting elevations, configuring thickness and width, placing components, and adjusting position in three-dimensional and plan views.

Learn to create a roof truss structure in Tekla Structure 2020 by placing columns and beams, configuring sizes and materials, adding braces and base plates, and defining connections.

Explore how to create and edit custom components in Tekla Structure 2020, define connections with main and secondary ports, set reference points, and export or apply custom connections across models.

Learn Tekla structure 2020 numbering in the class structure, including start numbers, prefixes, and drawing settings. Understand how to clear, reuse, and update part and assembly numbers during revisions.

Learn to generate Tekla Structure 2020 reports, including part, assembly, and material lists, by selecting components, creating from selections, and exporting to Excel for project needs.

Tekla Structure 2020 course teaches creating a general arrangement GA drawing by configuring drawing properties, layouts, and templates, setting scale, sections, dimensions, fonts, colors, and annotations.

Learn to create assembly drawings in Tekla Structure 2020 by configuring assembly properties, selecting layouts and drawing sheets, and generating assembly and general arrangement views with dimensions and title information.

Learn to create a single part drawing in Tekla Structure 2020 by selecting parts, setting boundaries, naming the model, and configuring views, sections, and properties.

Explore creating and managing general arrangement drawing templates in Tekla Structure 2020 using template and layout editors, including graphical and textual templates, grids, and revision templates.

Learn to create and customize templates and layouts for assembly drawings in Tekla Structure 2020, using template editor, margins, frames, and placement of assembly data.

Learn to use the template and layout editor for single part drawings, create and customize Typekit templates and title blocks, and apply them in the document manager for consistent layouts.

Create a bolt list template for assembly drawings in Tekla Structure 2020 by using the document manager, copying templates, and configuring size, length, diameter, and quantity fields.

Learn to create and customize a revision template in Tekla Structure 2020 using the template editor, document manager, and drawing tools to manage revision marks and layout.

Create a packing list report template in Tekla Structure 2020 using the template editor. Include assembly details, headers, margins, and total quantities for accurate packing and shipping lists.

Tekla structure 2020 course teaches creating a material list template for assembly drawings by customizing the default template, inserting parts, and configuring quantities and attributes.

Create a full project materials list in one drawing by using the template editor to insert and place assemblies, set quantities, and finalize the drawing.

Navigate the Tekla Structure 2020 material catalog to select, edit, and export materials, adjust density values, and copy or import material definitions such as steel and stainless steel.

Explore managing the profile catalog in tekla structure 2020: create, copy, edit, export, import, and delete profiles; adjust height, thickness, and designer angles across environments.

Explore the Tekla structure 2020 bolt catalogue and bolt assembly catalogue, including the world catalog, standard bolts, washers, and nuts, with adding, copying, updating, and deleting items.

Master printing, exporting, and creating nc files in Tekla Structure 2020, manage drawings with the document manager, adjust line properties and colors, and export models to formats such as ifc.