Project of the Month
Project Type – Residential Building
Area: 3779 sft
Storey: g+1 building
Roof: flat roof
Scope of work: Modeling
Detailing
Software Used: Vertex BD Software
Machine used: HOWICK LTD
Project Description:
This Project of the Month features a G+1 residential building with a total built-up area of 3,779 sft and a flat roof configuration, delivered with a strong focus on precision detailing and constructability.
Our scope of work included complete modeling and detailed steel detailing, ensuring seamless coordination between design intent and on-site execution. A key highlight of this project was the detailing of a complex staircase system, carefully integrated with the floor joist framing. To meet both structural performance and constructability requirements, box beams were strategically incorporated, enabling efficient load transfer while maintaining ease of installation.
The entire project was developed using Vertex BD, leveraging its advanced detailing capabilities to produce accurate, machine-ready outputs. All components were optimized for production on the Howick machine, ensuring high precision, reduced fabrication errors, and smooth site assembly.
This project reflects our commitment to delivering constructible, efficient, and fabrication-ready solutions for residential buildings using advanced BIM and Light Gauge Steel detailing workflows.
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Technical Snippet
For stud calculations we generally check compression, flexure, shear and web failure in developed excel, so in one single click we will get all the values like compression, flexure, shear and web capacities as per codal provisions
In that below shown image is for complete compression capacity for single stud
We typically use a developed Excel sheet to check for compression, flexure, shear, and web failure in stud calculations. This allows us to determine all capacities according to codal provisions with a single click.
Please find the image below, which illustrates the complete compression capacity for a single stud.
