[BIM Software Implementation Case Study] Forum Groningen
Tekla Structures Steel Detailing Modeling
The created drawings total over 28,000 sheets! Temporary support structures used during installation have also been modeled!
The steel structure of the Forum Groningen, designed by NL Architects, consists of eight steel "masses" made of spatial trusses fixed on two concrete cores that serve as the foundation. These concrete cores are connected at the top by a bridge structure, designed to have deflections in separate directions, requiring the steel "masses" to also face in their respective directions. The detailed design, fabrication, assembly, tolerance assurance, and logistics of such a twisted structure proved to be complex, presenting significant challenges. As a result, all of the main structure, as well as the supporting structure of the facade made of natural stone that moves in three directions (2,600 tons), were modeled using Tekla. The design, modeling, production drawing creation, fabrication, and installation were carried out concurrently at two locations, but were executed on schedule thanks to the collaboration of the engineering team. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. (If the PDF button is not displayed) ⇩ The catalog can be downloaded from the special site below ⇩
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【Case Overview】 ■Challenge: Detailed design and fabrication of twisted structures, assembly, ensuring tolerances, logistics ■Solution: Modeling all supporting structures (2,600 tons) that move in three directions, including the main structure and the facade made of natural stone, using Tekla. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.
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Trimble is a technology company with a vision to transform the industry. Tekla Structures, a BIM software for structural design, enables the creation of As-Built BIM models that are utilized across a wide range from conceptual design to detailed design, fabrication, and construction site process management, playing a central role in the construction workflow. It supports various structural forms such as steel, reinforced concrete, and precast concrete. Particularly in the detailed design and fabrication stages, it serves as the global de facto standard, demonstrating its effectiveness among advanced user companies worldwide. Through a global network, Trimble has established partnerships with various advanced software and machine tool manufacturers in the industry, achieving efficiency in design and automation of the fabrication process. The company continuously invests in the development of cutting-edge technology, pioneering the development of technologies that enable global BIM model sharing and group design using the cloud, and it implements numerous user requests in its annual version upgrades. To accommodate Japan's unique specifications, Trimble has established a dedicated development system within Japan to develop software for Japanese user companies.