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SHOP DRAWINGS
In steel detailing, the drawings created by the detailer for manufacturing the steel components are referred to as shop drawings. These drawings specify the exact requirements for fabricating each element of a structure.
The steel fabricator uses these drawings, also known as detail drawings, to manufacture the various components. In steel detailing, detailed shop drawings for each part typically include:
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Size
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Material specification
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Required dimensions
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Surface preparation
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Bolting
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Welding
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Painting requirements
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Manufacturing conventions
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Special fabricating instructions.
With steel detailing, after the steel fabricator has produced the steel components, the steel detailer steps in once again to create the drawings for the assembly of these components at the construction site. These drawings are known as erection drawings.
Erection Drawings
The steel erector on the construction site uses these erection drawings to understand how and where to position the fabricated steel pieces. These drawings provide dimensional plans to clearly identify each steel member and outline all on-site tasks, such as welding, bolting, and installing masonry anchors.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
& RESPONSIBILITIES
For the detailer in the steel detailing process:
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Follows design drawing parameters and adheres to industry standards, such as those from the Australian Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Welding Society (AWS).
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Submits their drawings to the structural engineer and/or architect for review and approval before sending them to the fabricator.
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When structural drawings lack adequate details, provides links or suggestions, subject to the approval of the structural engineer.
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If uncertain about any aspect preventing the completion of the drawings, issues a Request for Information (RFI) to the relevant parties before proceeding.
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Sends the drawing to another steel detailer, known as the "checker," for a review of completeness and accuracy.
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Keeps track of any changes during the drawing process by marking revisions with a corresponding number or letter code in the revision block.
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Resolves any comments or issues that arise from the checking and approval stages before finalizing the drawings.
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TECHNIQUES
Computer-aided drafting (CAD) has largely replaced manual drafting in steel detailing. Detailers now generate their drawings using specialized software, printing them once completed. As a result, proficiency in computer use and an understanding of the specific CAD software are essential skills for steel detailers.
For those working with 3D modeling applications, the process differs significantly from traditional 2D drafting. In this case, the project is built in 3D first, and then shop drawings are produced from the model.
The role of the steel detailer is crucial in the steel detailing process. They serve as the link between the structural engineer, architect, general contractors, steel fabricators, erectors, checkers, and various other professionals involved in the CAD and CNC processes. The detailer’s shop and erection drawings are vital to ensuring the success of the entire project.