Structure Drafting and Design Services in CAD

Shop drawing services for Beam AutoCAD dwgs and Structural I Beam Details

2012-01-07T09:26:00.000-08:00

Offering Structural I Beam Detailing and Shop drawing services doe Beam AutoCAD dwgs at affordable rates!

OSD Structural Inc strive to deliver accurate, error-free and on time AutoCAD drawings to overseas Architects, Fabricators and Building contractors. We have right mix of engineering background with customer-centric approach to become your reliable offshore CAD division. Learn more about us at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/structural-cad-drawings.php

We have substantial expertise in handling structural projects:
• Civil construction drawings
• Structural steelwork drawings
• Structural engineer drawings
• 2D Design drafting
• Shop fabrication drawings
• Reinforced concrete plans, details & sections
• Pre-cast concrete details
• Pre-bid/Presentation drawings
• 3D modeling & Connection design

All our drawings comply with domestic & international standards such as IS, CISC, AISC, ACI, AASHTO, BS and UBC. We have the expertise and experience to make all the pieces of a project fit together. Accurate, detailed and concise engineering drawings are extremely important for communicating structural information to the architects and contractors.

We can successfully deliver engineering drawings for projects such as:
• Residential buildings
• High/Low rise Commercial complexes
• Industrial plants/units
• Civil structures/Bridges/Power plants
• Reinforced Concrete (RCC) buildings
• Structural Steel, Pre-stressed & Post-tension structures
• Miscellaneous structures

Outsource and Save 60% on Structural engineering drawings related needs today!

Get No-obligation quotes at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com on basis of Man-hour/Hiring/Sheet or Project.

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CAD Shop drawings services, Structure CAD Shop drawings from dwg drawers

2012-01-07T09:24:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for contract CADD Shop drawings services for Architectural, Structural steel or Millwork design projects?

OSD Drafting Inc firm is leading Shop drawing services provider offering most detailed, easy-to-understand and accurate Shop drawings for various needs of Architects, Fabricators and Structural engineers. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/shop-drawings.php

Benefit fro our range of services for:
• Construction shop drawings
• Structural steel shop drawings
• Shop drawings review
• Ladder shop drawings
• Casework shop drawings
• Reinforcing steel shop drawings
• Millwork shop drawings
• Sheet metal shop drawings
• Woodwork shop drawings
• Rebar shop drawings
• Fabrication shop drawings
• As-Built drawings
• Related CAD support

We have experienced staff of CAD draughtsman, Shop drawers and Fabricators who utilizes latest versions of Tekla, Xsteel, StaddPro, AutoCAD and Revit structure to deliver Shop drawings in compliance with AISC, CISC or any other fabrication standard of your choice.

Outsource and Save 60% on CAD Shop drawings related requirements today!

We have large portfolio of projects which include:
• Building construction
• Residential houses & structures
• Commercial facilities/offices
• Industrial plants
• RCC, Wood, Steel structures (Pre-stressed, Pre-fabricated, Post-tension)
• Reinforcement (RCC) structures
• Miscellaneous

Get no-obligation quotes on the basis of Project/Man-month/Man-hour/Sheet or dedicated offshore division.

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Revit Conversion services, Tekla AutoCAD to Revit Drafting Conversion

2012-01-07T09:21:00.000-08:00

Offering low cost Revit Conversion services for engineering and development needs!

At OSD Drafting we provide accurate and faster turn-around Revit conversion, 2D drawings to 3D CAD model conversion and Tekla drafting conversion services. In fact, all we require is a scanned copy of your building plans and we can convert them into complete Revit drawings. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/cad-conversion-services-india.php

We can convert any engineering drawing or document in any form:
• As built drawings
• Mark-up drawings
• 3D Renders
• 3D Floor Plans
• House Plans
• 3D Models
• Elevations, Floor plans, detail sheets
• Landscape layouts
• Schedules
• Hand-drawn sketches

Advantages with us:
• 100% accuracy across all conversions
• Convert to AutoCAD, StruCAD, Tekla, Xsteel, ArchiCAD & others
• Modifying older drawings with ease
• Saving in time, cost & resources

We accept hand-drawn sketches, rough scribbles, images, pdf files, CAD files and notes to be converted into DWG, DXF, DGN, PDF, CNC, TIFF, JPG or any other format of your choice.

Connect with our Revit conversion experts to get FREE custom quotes for your conversion related requirements now! Our offshore team can aid to your in-house division.

Outsource and Save 60% project costs. Email us at info@outsourcestructraldrafting.com

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Efficient Roof Truss Design services, Outsource Roof Truss Design drafting

2011-12-19T09:40:00.000-08:00

Have you been searching for a well established company that specializes in roof trusses designs and joist detailing? Or perhaps you require some assistance with floor joists? Whatever it may be, come to Outsource Structural Drafting at steel roof truss and joist details services provider company, as we are here to help you.

Outsource Structural Drafting is one of the India leading specialists in roof truss drawings and joist detailing services. We have strong experienced in technical personnel design cost-effective roof truss designs solutions offering a comprehensive services to house builders, commercial developers and individual home-owners.

We continuously strive to offer competitively priced and quick roof truss and joist details adhering to your requirements.

Our existing clients include builders, developers, joiners and self-builders, who have realized the benefit of dealing with a company with the expertise and technology to supply to their exacting and individual requirements. All roof trusses and joist are designed by our experienced designers and draftsman in-house by our highly skilled workforce using the latest state of the art CAD technology.

Advantages of Roof Trusses Drawings
• Roof trusses save materials and on site labor costs.
• Roof trusses can also eliminate interior bearing partitions because trusses are self-supporting.
• Trusses can be erected quickly and therefore the structure can be enclosed in a short time.
• Root trusses come in a wide variety of shapes to solve nearly any problem.
• Trusses are usually designed to span from one exterior wall to the other with lengths of six to nine meters or more.

Factors influencing the choice of roof types
• Size and shape of building
• Span
• Appearance
• Initial cost
• Ease with which services can be accommodated in the roof space
• Weather proofing
• Maintenance cost
• Speed of erection

Contact us to outsource your roof truss drawings and joist details projects or know more about roof truss joist details services and samples.

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We can quote on the basis of Man-hour, Sheet, Project and Dedicated offshore division.

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Bridge Truss Designs and Drawings, Affordable Truss Design services India

2011-12-19T09:39:00.000-08:00

Offering comprehensive Truss Design and Structural Drawing services for residential, commercial and industrial buildings at affordable rates!

OSD Engineering Inc is leading Structural engineering firm providing quality Truss Design, CAD Drafting and Shop drawing services across the globe. We work closely with Architects, Building Interior designers, Contractors and Fabricators of all sizes to help reduce costs, meet deadlines and bring concepts into reality. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/roof-truss-design-services.php

We are one stop shop for all your Roof Truss design requirements:
• Layouts
• Structural Design and Analysis
• Load calculations
• Truss placement drawings
• 2D CAD drafting
• In-Plane & Out-of-Plane Analysis
• Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Plans
• Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
• Compliance with regional codes
• Cost Estimates
• 3D Structural Modeling
• Connection design details
• Truss shop drawings
• Fabrication & Erection schedules

We can plan, analyze, estimate & design all types of trusses such as Long span trusses, Barn trusses, Attic trusses, Roof trusses, Floor trusses, Scissor trusses, etc with necessary panels and connections. Our technical team uses Xsteel, StruCAD, AutoCAD, Tekla and Revit structure design tools to deliver complete parametric design of truss along with other structural members.

Save upto 60% by outsourcing Truss Design and drafting services related requirements to us.

Various types and sizes of Truss design include:
• Roof truss design
• Truss bridge design
• Wood truss design
• Parallel truss design
• Residential roof truss design
• Barn truss design
• Truss bridge design
• Gambrel truss design
• Wood roof truss design
• Timber truss design
• Steel roof truss design
• Pole barn truss design
• Garage truss design
• Cantilever truss design

info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com – Request FREE custom quote now!

We can quote on the basis of Man-hour, Sheet, Project and Dedicated offshore division.

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Tekla Structures Drafting services, Quality Tekla Drafting Services

2011-12-19T09:38:00.000-08:00

Tekla Structures is an interactive 2D drafting and 3D modeling software that simplifies design process for Reinforced Concrete (RCC), Steel, Concrete and Wood structures. The 3D model can be shared across multiple project members for communication and coordination.

OSTD Detailing Inc is leading Tekla Drafting services provider for mid to large size Fabricators and Contractors across USA, Europe, Australia and Middle-East. View Tekla drafting samples at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/tekla-structures-detailer.php

Tekla structures software helps in:
• Tekla drafting
• CAD conversion
• 3D Modeling
• Steel detailing
• Fabrication integration
• Project management
• Connection detailing
• Shop drawings
• Sheet Metal shop drawings
• Anchor-bolt setting plans
• Reports (Part lists, Advance BoM)
• Project documentation

Advantages with us:
• Expert Tekla drafters and engineers – well qualified to do your job.
• We accept any Inputs - raw data, hand sketches, images, etc.
• Easy integration into your project delivery systems
• Save cost, time and critical resources

All the important elements of project delivery such as framing plans, dimensions and drawings that can be customized into the single 3D model. Using Tekla Structures fabricators can enhance project efficiency, precision and delivery schedule.

Save 60% on your Tekla drafting services by outsourcing to us.

Request FREE quotes by job, sheet, dedicated resource or man-hour at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Xsteel Structure Detailing services, Low cost steel detailing from Xsteel Detailers

2011-12-19T09:37:00.000-08:00

Are you looking to hire Xsteel detailer for Xsteel Structure detailing and Steel Shop drawings at affordable rates?

Save 60% on Xsteel detailing services now! Get FREE quotes on the basis of job, project, sheet or man-hour. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/tekla-structures-detailer.php

OSD Detailing firm is group of experienced Xsteel detailers and Structural design engineers delivering efficient Structural design, Steel detailing and Shop Fabrication drawing services at low cost. Our Quality checkers with established outsourcing processes and infrastructure ensures 100% accuracy and customer satisfaction. We provide interactive 3D models that meet specific standards and local authority codes.

Our wide-range of structural engineering services includes:
• Primary design
• Structural designing in 3D
• Xsteel 3D modeling
• Connection detailing using Tekla
• RCC shop details
• Xsteel member detailing
• Shop drawings (Beam, Column, Girder, Deck, Roof Joist, Truss, etc)
• Technical specification & General note3s
• Rebar detailing & Bar bending schedules
• Related Xsteel support

We help you across all critical phases of your engineering project and can deliver key data, fabrication details and Xsteel software support to meet your specific goals. Our xsteel detailers experience ranges from handling residential, commercial, civil, industrial and structural projects.

With total proficiency in Xsteel steel detailing we help our clients improvise material utilization, reduce errors, save significant cost and deliver robust engineering solutions in faster turnaround time.

Outsource and Save 60% on your Xsteel detailing drawings related requirements today! Email us at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Bridge Truss Design services, Bridge Truss Design and Drafting Drawings

2011-11-09T08:58:00.000-08:00

Autodesk Revit Conversion services, Tekla 2D Drafting to Revit Conversion drawings

2011-11-09T08:56:00.000-08:00

Economical Navisworks BIM Design, Navisworks BIM Modeling Simulation services

2011-11-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

Do you need Navisworks BIM Design and Navisworks BIM simulation services at affordable pricing?

SES Engineering Inc is leading Navisworks BIM services provider to Building, Construction and Fabrication industry for over a decade for Engineering design, Modeling and Visualization. Learn more about Navisworks BIM simulation at http://www.structuralengineeringservice.com/bim-modeling-services.php

Specialization areas are:
• Building information modeling
• Clash detection
• BIM coordination
• Structural, Architectural, Mechanical BIM
• Construction documentation management
• Real time 3D visualization
• 3D Walkthroughs, Animation & BIM Models
• Timely fault prediction
• Error detection, Analysis and Optimization
• Related BIM services

Outsource and Save 60% on your Navisworks BIM Design and Simulation related requirements!

Our in-house team of experienced BIM modelers, Structural engineers and CAD technicians use industry-popular BIM software like Navisworks, Tekla and AutoCAD to deliver 3D BIM models, 2D drafting, Shop drawings and Fabrication schedules in faster turnaround time and compatible with local engineering codes.

We serve to wide range of projects including:
• Residential homes
• Commercial facilities
• Retail and Institutional buildings
• Bridges & Public structures
• Industrial units
• Others

Advantages with us:
• Easy and speedy detection of errors
• Avoid costly design conflicts
• 99.9% accuracy
• Time and Resource saving
• Efficient integration into your workflow and system

info@structuralengineeringservice.com – Email us to get a fast, free estimate for your project.

Contact us at http://www.structuralengineeringservice.com/contact-us.php

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Civil Structural designers, Economical Civil structural designer detailers

2011-11-09T08:52:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for Civil Structural Design detailers to reduce construction cost and improve delivery schedule?

OSD Inc is group of civil structural designers and detailers having decade of experience in assisting Architects and EPC firms. We comply with AISC, CISC, British, Australian & Canadian standards along with Imperial & Metric codes. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldesign.com/structural-design.php

Structural Design services include:
• Reinforced concrete design
• Pre-cast, Post-tension & Pre-fabricated structure design
• Foundations (Shallow, Pile & Raft)
• Decks, Girders, Stairs, Joists & Handrails
• Beams & Columns (Steel, RCC, Concrete, Timber, Masonry)
• Retaining walls and Sections
• Lintels, Slabs, Sections and Partitions
• Roof truss (welded, riveted or bolted)
• Rebar detailing/Bar Bending Schedules
• Repair or renovation design advice
• Alterations to existing structural components
• Other composite structures

Hire and get following advantages:
• Less revisions in Design and RFIs
• Optimum use of materials
• Regional Code compliance
• Project deliverables on schedule
• Saving in cost and resources

Save 60% on structural design and detailing services by outsourcing to offshore Civil Structural Design detailers.
info@outsourcestructuraldesign.com – Request FREE quotes on the basis of man-hour, sheet, job or dedicated offshore division.

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Metal Shop drawing detailing services, Metal Frames Shop details

2011-11-09T08:50:00.000-08:00

Offering accurate structural details and shop drawings for various Metal framing structures in rapid turnaround!

Structural Engineering Services firm offers wide-range of Metal detailing and Fabrication drawing solutions for the Building Construction works at competitive rates. We are engaged in providing 100% accurate, concise and easy-to-understand Shop drawings for fabricators and contractors. http://www.structuralengineeringservice.com/fabrication-drawings.php

Services include:
• Metal frame detailing
• Structural detailing
• Shop drawings
• Shop drawing reviews
• Tekla/AutoCAD 3D models
• Fabrication drawings
• Regional code compliance
• Cost estimation
• Material take-off and Bill of Materials
• Welded, Riveted or Bolted connection details
• Construction documents
• Other CAD related work

Engage us to Save 60% on your Metal shop detailing drawing costs! Request FREE custom quotes at info@structuralengineeringservice.com now! You can also hire Metal structure detailers on man-hour basis.

We have substantial expertise in projects like:
• Residential construction
• 2-3 Storey Apartments
• Office/Commercial buildings
• Institutional/Healthcare facilities
• Industrial/Production units
• Other Steel/Sheet Metal/RCC structures

Our team of steel detailers and shop drawers use Tekla, Xsteel, AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit structure software to accurately and quickly detail metal frames. We can remodel the project in our fabrication drawings package to check and generate final fabrication drawings.

Contact: http://www.structuralengineeringservice.com/contact-us.php

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Economical Tekla Drafting Services, Tekla Structures Drafting services

2011-11-09T08:49:00.001-08:00

Introduction to Roof Truss Design and Analysis

2011-10-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

Roof truss design plays important roe in overall aesthetics of residential building or individual home. Roof truss design process starts with verifications of geometry specifications and loading conditions. It contains the roof pitch, span, post heights, applied live and dead loads on the roof chords and spacing between trusses. It is also necessary to consider various cross-sections for truss and joists for evaluating overall strength.

In general roof truss structure is characterized by panel point specifications, length of chord members and code guidelines. Once the panel points are distinguished, the members and nodes of the model are characterized by distance between maximum and minimum length trusses.

Since any truss is characterized in terms of the topology, a linear finite element analysis or CAD drafting can be applied to verify live and dead load conditions. The roof truss design is specified as a planar frame with firm connections. It is essential to apply AISC codes for design analysis and is reflected on the finite element results.

In this arrangement designer tries to remove components having low stress magnitude while components with high stress level are targeted and augmented in size. In the end a full-scale truss analysis is applied across various roof elements for buckling or stress failure.

Sometimes a dead load is applied in incremental stages over the length of the truss to measure the response of the structure in reference to applied load, deflections, and strains in the components. A general 3D FEA model is utilized for full-scale testing to evaluate factors like bracing, buckling and load transfer points. It also provides the stiffening and load distributing outcomes of the timber sheet to determine the effects of linear buckling

For any queries related to roof truss design email us at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Affordable Rebar Detailing services for Reinforcement Bar Bending Schedules

2011-10-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

Offering complete Bar Bending schedules for Reinforcement and Rebar Detailing services at affordable pricing!

SES Design Consultants is group of Rebar detailers, Revit draughtsman and Reinforcement detailers experienced in providing Bar Bending schedules, Revit Drafting, Rebar Shop Drawing and CADD BIM integration services to its overseas clients. This trained professional team work closely with Architects, Builders and Construction firms to develop customized Shop drawings for mission-critical projects be it residential, commercial or industrial. Learn more at http://www.structuralengineeringservice.com/rebar-detailing.php

Apart from comprehensive CAD drawing support we will assist you in implementing and expanding your BIM strategies to ensure that your organization adopt and streamline the use of this newer technology.

We can undertake following tasks:
• Develop accurate Bar Bending schedules, Rebar design, Layout plans and details
• Generate Revit 2D/3D models for visualization
• Produce detailed structural and technical drawings
• Coordinate with other project disciplines like MEP, BIM, Architectural, etc.
• Locate and resolve conflicts
• Develop Construction documents
• Produce CAD Shop drawings on demand

We try our best to meet all your specifications and guidelines. Consult us to get effective solutions for your Rebar detailing and Steel structure drafting related needs.

Save 60% of your project costs by outsourcing Structural engineering requirements to us today! Visit us at http://www.structuralengineeringservice.com

Architects, Building designers and Individual Home owners across USA, Europe, Middle-east, Australia and Canada trust us for superior services and timely delivery.

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Also, you can hire Rebar detailers on man-hour, project or dedicated staff basis for specific projects.

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Affordable Xsteel Structure Detailing services from Xsteel Detailers India

2011-10-05T09:19:00.000-07:00

Low cost Fabrication drawing services, Steel Structure Fabrication drawings

2011-10-05T09:17:00.000-07:00

Looking for reliable Fabrication drawings provider for timely delivery of project?

At OSD Engineering firm we drive our core competency of delivering Fabrication drawings through years of understanding on how various structures (Steel, RCC, Concrete, Sheet Metal, Timber, etc) are fabricated and finally erected. This competency is achieved using right mix of engineering team and the advance tools such as AutoCAD, Tekla, Autodesk Revit and StrutCAD.

View Fabrication engineering project samples at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/portfolio.php

Our domain expertise includes:
• Steel Fabrication drawings
• Erection drawings
• Shop Fabrication drawings
• Sheet Metal drawings
• Steel connection details
• Special Fabrication instructions
• Feasibility and Schematic design
• Approval drawing details
• Compliance with Industry standards
• Bill of Materials (BoM)
• Fabrication Engineering solutions

We use Parametric and Solid 3D models to provide high-quality and 100% accurate fabrication drawings in both efficient and effective fashion. Our team serves predominately to the Architectural, Building construction, Steel fabrication, Sheet metal and Manufacturing industries.

We design, model and detail every structure using sound principles of engineering so that you can fabricate each component with utmost attention to quality and detail. Get FREE quotes at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

Our firm believes in creating strong mutually beneficial relationships with our customers through pursuing friendly, flexible methods and best practices. Tell us your project requirements to deliver standard format drawings and detailed assemblies of your concept.
Save 60% of your project costs today! We look forward to discussing projects and help you in best possible manner.

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Structural Engineering Services, Structural Engineers and Consultants India

2011-10-05T09:15:00.000-07:00

Offering reliable Structural Engineering services for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and other Civil projects at affordable rates!

OSD Design Inc provides you over 10 years of proven experience for designing various RCC, Concrete and Steel framed structural framing systems Irrespective of your application, we can meet your complex project needs through best methodologies, CAD tools and team of Structural engineers. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

We are Engineering partner for top Contractors and Consultants across USA, UK, Australia and Canada capable of providing solutions for new building construction, additions and renovations, historic restorations and specialty structural designs.

We provide services for various:
• Civil structures like Bridges, Dams, etc.
• Concrete-framed structures
• Steel-framed structures
• Wood-framed structures
• Specialty Buildings & Storage facilities
• Telecom towers
• Support systems
• Miscellaneous structures

Services include:
• Shallow and Deep Foundation design
• RCC, Concrete, Steel, Masonry & Timber design analysis
• Pre-stressed/Post-tensioned Concrete design
• Building Frame analysis
• Retaining Walls design
• Monorail, Metrorail & Crane System design
• Structural Load calculations
• Fabrication/Structural/CADD shop drawings
• Other CADD services

Benefits of hiring us for Structural engineering services:
• Extensive structural experience
• Seamless integration from beginning to completion
• Significant saving in costs
• Project delivery on time
• We specialize in coordinated delivery

View structural engineering project samples at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/portfolio.php

Get FREE quotes at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Low Cost Shop drawing services, Shop drawers for Steel Structure drawings

2011-10-05T09:13:00.000-07:00

Offering precise, detailed and ready-for-fabrication Shop drawings for your Structural engineering and Construction projects at affordable rates!

OSD Engineering firm is leading Structural engineering company offering Shop drawings, Fabrication drawings, Steelwork detailing services through its offshore facilities in India. Our structural steel shop drawers have significant domain expertise in providing detailed construction documents for structures like Steel, Concrete, Reinforced Concrete (RCC), Timber, Wood, Sheet Metal and Masonry. Learn more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/shop-drawings.php

We help you minimize project delays, cost and resolve areas of conflict at the early stage of fabrication. Expert structural steel shop drawers provide CADD shop drawings for any industry including Residential & Commercial construction, Institutional and Hospital buildings, Industrial facilities, Bridges, Dams and Sheet Metal fabrication among others.

Various Shop drawing services include:
• Steelwork Shop drawings
• Sheet Metal shop drawings
• Concrete shop drawings
• Rebar shop drawings
• Fabrication drawings
• As-built drawings
• Construction documents
• Validation of Shop drawings for regional approvals
• Erection drawings
• Working drawings
• BIM coordination drawings

Benefits of hiring our structural shop drawers:
• Customer-focus, Trust and Commitment
• Analysis, Load calculations & Detailing
• Save 60% of your project costs
• Timely delivery of drawings in format of your choice
• Input can be anything from sketches to pdfs and CAD files

We usually detail accurate dimensions, location and geometry of structural components like staircases, handrails, girders, joists, truss, beams, columns, decks and many more. We utilize software such as Revit structure, AutoCAD, Tekla, StrutCAD and Steel CAD for highest accuracy.

Request FREE quotes for shop drawing needs at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Structural Engineering drawing services from Structural drawings firm

2011-02-28T02:39:00.000-08:00

Get complete Structural CAD drawing support from an established Structural Drawing firm at affordable pricing!

OSD Drafting firm is your best source to produce most precise, clear and concise structural drawings for residential, commercial and industrial projects. We have helped many Home owners, Architects, Building contractors and Steel fabricators across USA, UK, Australia and Canada in expediting their projects using advance CAD software such as Tekla, AutoCAD, Revit and others.

We provide complete set of drawings including:
• Plans, elevations and section details
• Building and Systems layouts
• Structural layout plans
• As-built and Technical drawings
• Paper to CAD conversion, CAD drafting
• Foundation plans and drawings
• Structural framing plans
• Retailing Wall design drawings
• Roof framing plan
• CAD Steel detailing
• Permission/Approval drawings as per city codes
• Construction drawings
• Others

Save 60% on your costs for various Structural drawing preparation needs today! Contact us with your sketches and design concepts to help you in best possible way! Request FREE custom quotes at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

We are a one stop shop for all your CAD drawing requirements. Our team of qualified Structural Drafters and CAD professionals uses latest tools, technology and follows structural industries standards to accomplish your structural design needs in quicker turnaround time.

All our processes and advanced security protocols help ensure complete safety, confidentiality and security of documents which can be availed 24/7 online via secure FTP server. We need input in the form of Sketches, Images, Photos, etc to deliver fully-editable and multi-layered structural drawings in format of your choice.

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Steel Truss Foundation designs, Low cost Steel Design services

2011-01-08T00:47:00.000-08:00

Offering effective structural design services for Steel Truss Foundations at affordable price!

At OSD Services, we specialize in providing quality design services for Steel truss fabrication with high accuracy and efficiency. We have over 10 years of experience in projects of all sizes including Residential houses, Steel buildings, 2-3 storey apartments, Institutional units and many others.

Our team of structural engineers and CAD drafters use hand-drawn sketches or architectural plans to produce engineering, shop and construction drawings for final approvals. All our structural drawings comply with specific local standards such as AISC, CISC, ACI, AASHTO, BS or UBC.

We specialize in:
• Design of Steel Truss foundations
• Anchor Setting Plan
• Column connection to foundation with base plate details
• Field and Shop Bolt Summary
• Steel Trusses member and connection details
• Detailing of Truss specifications
• Structural Steel truss design
• Structural Load calculations
• Steel Shop drawings
• Structural Steel key plans
• Structural Steel detailing
• Other CAD and Engineering support

Consult us and Save 60% on your Steel Truss engineering costs today! Find more details at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/structural-cad-drawings.php

We are dedicated to the service of Structural engineering industry as a profession and as an institution. While fulfilling various CAD needs for structural projects, we strive to exceed in project delivery through responsive communication, interactive processes and a complete focus on the structural design.

You can upload your plans, sketches or details on our secure FTP server (accessible 24X7) and can download all the completed drawings to keep your construction documents always up-to-date.

Request FREE quotes at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Efficient Residential design service, Resident design drafting company

2010-12-17T21:50:00.000-08:00

Looking for computer drafting support for your Residential design at affordable price?

OSD Drafting company is a focused and specialized CAD drafting services provider catering to small to mid-sized Design-build firms, Architects and General contractors. Our team of CAD drafters and structural draughtsman are highly flexible in their approach and will work with you to provide the best outcome. We provide drawings that are accurate, detailed and on time consistently.

We specialize in:
• Residential building/house development
• 2-3 storey apartment development
• Multi-Unit Development
• Custom Designed Homes
• Additions & Alterations
• Renovations or Remodeling
• Specialty structures

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We strive to provide our clients with structurally complete, accurate and easy-to-understand engineering drawings in rapid turnaround time. We work in tandem with clients requirements to improve the design and reduce construction costs using our domain expertise.

We offer wide-range of structural services includes:
• Drafting of 2-3 Storey houses, apartments, etc
• 2D Structural drafting
• Plan, Elevation and Section drawings
• Layout and specifications
• Design analysis and Load calculations
• 2D/3D CAD Plans
• As-built and Working drawings
• Compliance with City codes
• Construction documents

Our drafting service can work to your in house requirements and specifications to deliver high-quality CAD drawings for every need – be it minor building alteration and extension or large scale residential home development project.

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Effective Civil Engineering Design, Structural Civil Design Services

2010-12-17T21:47:00.000-08:00

OSD Design consultant is a leading provider of efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineering services across the globe. We are a full-service, offshore engineering company well positioned to address various engineering needs of your project from start to finish in quicker turnaround.

Our scope of civil engineering design services include design for Steel, Concrete, RCC and Wood structures along with residential buildings, apartments, commercial offices, industrial plants, drainage facilities, etc. Professional structural drafters, detailers and CAD technicians work closely with architects, consultants, turnkey contractors and steel fabricators to achieve desired results. Find more at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

We require basic input such as architectural details, site plans, preliminary drawings, technical specifications, soil investigation reports, process flow charts, local building code requirements and applied loads details. Our team can effectively convert any complex hand-drawn sketches, design drawings and survey notes into a set of construction drawings. To achieve 100% accuracy, we use a wide variety of CAD tools such as AutoCAD, StruCAD, RebarCAD, Solid Works, etc.

Output we provide:
• Structural Drawings for all elements: foundations, beams, columns, walls, roof/floor slabs, etc
• Structural steel framework drawings to the required scale
• Design calculations reports
• Foundation design details
• Structural Load analysis
• Building Design plans
• Reinforcement concrete design details
• CAD Civil Detailing
• Steel Fabrication drawings
• Construction documents

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Elements of Construction Drawings and Details

2010-12-17T21:25:00.000-08:00

Construction Drawings are extremely essential for proper design development and commissioning of building and civil structures. Construction Drawings must be drawn to scale by the drafters and shall present all the necessary details for compliance with local building codes. For residential home construction it may contain information of construction materials, location of retaining walls and sections, type of beam used, connections between floor and interior/exterior walls and others.

All construction drawings shall contain following details:
• Site Plan drawings: Shows location of construction site with dimensions
• Floor Plan drawings: Shows location and sizes of all windows, doors, partitions, retaining walls, beam, columns, stairs and others.
• Foundation Details: Shows Footing dimensions, RCC details, Drain layout sizes, Slab details, etc.
• Structural Drawings: Includes construction details for building framing, footing, pile foundation, chimney, stairs and other design elements along with their shop drawings.
• Roof Framing Details: Shows roof truss dimensions, type, sizes and locations.
• Mechanical Drawings: Shows type and size of hvac or duct systems.
• Electrical Drawings: Shows location and size of conduits, home appliances, lighting, burglar alarms and others electrical systems.
• Plumbing Drawings: Shows details of piping, drainage units, water distribution diagrams, etc.

Building Floor plan should contain:
• Floor dimensions (interior and exterior)
• Columns, beams and floor joists locations
• Doors/windows/partition sizes
• Doors/windows/partition locations
• 2-3 storey identification

Roof framing plan should contain:
• Framing design plans/layout
• Spacing between Roof structural members
• Geometry of structural members
• Roof member connection diagrams
• Truss engineering drawings
• Connection details

Construction details should contain:
• Concrete wall and wood connection sections
• Concrete porch and wood frame connection sections
• Roof sections
• Related structural members

Above mentioned drawings may not all inclusive of the code requirements for given construction. Additional drawings and specifications may be needed by the local building department to approve proposed building project. Post any of your queries at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Importance of Structural Drafter in Construction & Structure Design

2010-11-29T06:03:00.000-08:00

Structural engineering domain is explicitly linked with construction of buildings, complexes, industrial facilities and other civil structures. Structural drafting is the process of preparing construction documents that clearly describe the components involved, their details and structural drawings. A Structural Drafter is also called a computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting expert catering to structural drafting and drawing related needs. The drafter should have strong analytical, mathematical and drawing skills to deliver quality results in rapid turnaround time.

Basic duties of structural drafter involve preparation of as-built plans, construction drawings and reference notes for coordination with project members. Technical details of structures or structural members with their exact dimensions, load calculations and cost-estimates can be found in these drawings. These drawings can be directly used for the fabrication of components and construction of structures like stairs, girders, handrails, partitions and others.

Drafters use AutoCAD, Revit structures and other CAD program to visualize 3D models of structures, detail structural components and deliver final drawings in various formats as per requirements. It is important to note that sometime manual drafting is also performed as per the complexity of structure and availability of time.

Drafters are specialists in drawing and with the aide of computer software can produce high-quality designs and construction plans with minimum or no errors. Modern CAD program such as Tekla and Revit alerts the user for any conflict and correct the errors automatically. The CAD program can reshuffle, modify and replicate parts of structural design, modify drawing's size and dimensions, view drawings from various angles to suit the needs. The software comes with rich library of structural symbols, template designs, graphic tables and detailing modules.

A structural drafter uses hand-drawn sketches, scribbles and images as provided by the architect or structural engineer. He/she can be an integral part of a construction process or can work independently depending on the size and complexity of project. Architects, Design-build firms and Construction companies hire structural drafters to improve productivity of the in-house staff and free up critical resources to improve profitability.

For any queries related to how a Structural drafter can help you improve processes email us at info@outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Benefits of Revit Design and Revit Models

2010-11-16T04:48:00.000-08:00

Revit design and Revit Models are highly adaptable CAD tools widely used in building as well as construction industry. Benefits associated with it includes: one model for several domains, highly supportive for several design formats, efficient design review, as well as exact design and model detailing.

One Model for Revit design and Revit Models

Revit is designer friendly and permits a combination of physical design model with a completely editable analytical Revit 3D modeling. For design production as well as coordination the physical design model is used, whereas for structural analysis the analytical model is used. At the time of analysis, the physical design model and the construction design modifications are automatically highlighted.

Revit 3D modeling, views and details correlation

Revit helps in providing precise presentation of 2D/3D view, design, detail, and schedule derived from the central database of construction. In case any details are modified, the module reflects those modifications all over the model and updates appropriate planning, elevating, sections and scheduling. This also helps practically to eliminate coordination of errors, and improves in overall documentation productivity and authenticity.

Competent management of construction documents

Conventional slow, monotonous and manual CAD design systems are automated by Revit. It is helpful in plan modification, section or elevation as well as views details quickly. At any point of time, all Revit designs are completely coordinated and are always ready for use.

Accurate Revit Model Details

Revit CAD design tools could produce structure designs from shared Revit 3D modeling. They are a form of design tools designed specially for steel and are reinforced minute concrete details like: concrete reinforcement, anchor bolts, welding symbols, rebar, etc.

Supportive for multiple Revit design formats

Revit is user friendly that helps in importing, exporting and linking project details in widely accept formats in the industry such as: DGN, DWG, CNC, DXF, etc. Thus you can easily coordinate with engineers, consultants or data of contractors. Revit is also supportive for the traditional workflow where structural design modeling starts with DWG files received by architects who use AutoCAD software.

Feel free to contact us for any queries regarding Revit design, Revit models, Revit 3d design or Revit 3D Modeling and its applications. To learn more about it visit our website: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

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Do you need Truss design calculations, House Roof Truss design services?

2010-11-16T04:39:00.000-08:00

Need effective Truss design calculations and House truss design services for new construction/remodeling at reduced rates?

OSD Services firm is trusted choice of House owners, Architects and Structural consultants for Truss construction, Truss design layout, Connection detailing and Drafting services. We offer detailed plans and much needed technical drawings in format of your choice meeting all the specifications & standards.

Our Structural engineering services include:
• Truss engineering
• Truss layouts and plans
• House Roof truss design
• Load analysis
• Truss design calculations
• Structural details and dimensions
• CAD Shop drawings
• Placement drawings
• Moving load calculations
• Estimation of Cost and Quantities
• Fully itemized components schedules

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We work closely with house owners and design consultants to help reduce costs and meet delivery schedules. We can design any type of timber trusses (scissor, attic, roof, floor, mansard, etc) in adherence to local building codes such as AISC, IRC, IBC, ASCE or any standard of your choice.

We have substantial expertise in:
• House construction
• Structural renovations/remodeling
• Industrial plants
• Retail and Commercial buildings
• Specialty buildings and Structures

Alternatively you can get quotes by job/sheet/man-hour basis or Hire professionals for specific jobs.

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Revit Design Drafting services, Revit 3D Modeling for Structures

2010-10-28T05:56:00.000-07:00

Offering Revit Drafting and 3D Modeling services for producing quality construction documents!

Revit 3D is the most versatile and widely used computer design tools in Building and Construction industry today. It offers benefits like single shared model for various engineering disciplines, instant drawing review, accurate structural detailing and full support for various drawing formats.

At OSD Services firm our in-house staff provides you the best-fit technical support and complete project documentation support to make your engineering department a success. We use latest Revit 3D software to create high quality, accurate and captivating 3D models, greatly enhancing the ability to convey your message or design concept to the stakeholders.

We have worked across various industry segments including:
• Residential building construction
• Reinforced Concrete structures
• Pre-fabricated, Pre-stressed, Post-tension structures
• Bridges, Civil work and Transportation
• Commercial facilities
• Industrial plants
• Manufacturing & Product Launch
• Structural Steel buildings
• Miscellaneous structures

Save 60% on Revit Structures drafting and Revit drafting 3D Modeling related needs now! Alternatively, you can hire trained Revit Drafters for specific jobs. You can request quotes by job or by man-hour. Visit us at http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/3d-modeling-services.php

Advantages of outsourcing Revit jobs to us:
• Qualified Revit drafters to perform all drafting and CAD conversion work
• 100% accuracy and highest quality drawing standards
• FTP server access to download drawings any time
• Total compliance to local or specific codes
• You get a dedicated team from start to finish

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Affordable Offshore Structural Engineering, Structural Engineering consultants

2010-10-15T23:08:00.000-07:00

Offering efficient Structural engineering services at affordable rates!

At Structural Engineering firm we have experienced staff of Structural engineers to provide expedient recommendations for construction plans, drawing preparation, specification development and constructability reviews.

With extensive experience and thorough domain knowledge in structures design, remodeling and construction engineering projects across USA, we support the whole construction industry for over 10 years.

Consultancy services include:
• Customized structural engineering services
• Structural design consulting
• Plans and Specifications
• Construction documents
• Value engineering
• Constructability reviews
• Structural design (concrete, steel, wood structures)
• 2D Drafting/Paper-to-CAD file conversion
• 3D Modeling
• RCC, Precast, Pre-fabricated, Post-tension design
• Structural drawings/2D Shop drawings
• Structural engineering drawings

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Benefits of outsourcing structural engineering services to us:
• Drawings in 2D or 3D format using latest AutoCAD, Tekla, ADT, STAAD techniques.
• We understand the dynamics of outsourcing well
• Compliance with international standards and building codes like AISC, CISC, BS, etc.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure with sufficient bandwidth, secure FTP sites
• Faster turnaround time

We have produced large volumes of construction plans, specifications, analysis, cost estimates, construction documents and technical reports. Our team also helps in maintaining effective coordination among various design disciplines, contractors and owners. Our team of highly qualified structural engineers and detailers help improve and expedite the process of construction planning, visualizing, designing, analyzing and executing your project.

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Things to know about Rebar Detailing and Rebar Estimation

2010-10-15T23:03:00.000-07:00

Rebar detailing is key to any structural concrete construction and involves reinforcement fabricators, rebar detailers, general contractors and structural design consultants. A Rebar is Steel reinforcing bar placed inside concrete pier for providing additional strength. It is important to detail rebar and furnish detail drawings for fabrication.

Modern CAD software like RebarCAD and AutoCAD increases accuracy and speed of making rebar shop drawings and eliminates the need to check bar bending schedules. This software supports USA and UK standards such as ACI, AISC, BS 8666 and BS 4466 as per requirements.

CAD software comes with fully customizable library of Rebar shapes, dimensions and schedules to suit International markets. The Rebar Detailer is responsible for producing bar bending schedules, rebar shop drawings and construction details for reinforcement fabrication.

Rebar reinforcement within concrete structures minimizes buckling and cracking under different load conditions and also prevents cracking due to temperature fluctuations. Proper reinforcement around doors and windows is essential for providing much needed strength to the building.

The rebar detailer estimates the no of rebar required for steel reinforcement depending on the local building codes and safety standards. Horizontal wall rebar are required for placing the block in each course. As each course with horizontal rebar is placed, if possible balance it to the previous course. He then continues alternating all the rebars this way across the whole structure. If you require additional strength be sure to implement connecting vertical rebar.

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Rebar Design process and Construction documents

2010-09-30T22:07:00.000-07:00

Reinforcement of concrete with steel is widely accepted practice in building and construction industry today. Proper rebar design, detailing and bar bending schedule help simplify reinforcement process for the fabricator resulting in savings in cost and time. To achieve best results in rebar information and supply it recommended that the rebar detailer, manufacturer and contractor share single idea and coordinate accordingly.

Each team member - be it rebar detailer, fabricator or contractor should automate information transfer for better efficiency and smooth communication. With the latest
CAD techniques like AutoCAD, Revit and Tekla it is possible to transfer bar bending schedule (BBS) data from detailers’ PC directly to bending and cutting machines. This practice is widely accepted and demands for a standard data exchange format. To realize rebar process automation, an ASCII format is proposed for the standardization of bar bending details and scheduling.

In addition to high-tech machinery, designers of reinforcement cutting and bending machines should find out ways in which older machines can be upgraded. These machines should be able to handle electronic data exchange over various design platforms, digital media or storage devices.

Conventionally, steel-framed structures are detailed by experienced rebar detailers according to AISC, CISC, BS, ACE or ASTM standards. These standards were introduced to demonstrate contractors how to detail reinforced concrete structures with correct dimensions. This practice was further enhanced by mentioning rebar shop drawings on contractor-led detailing.

Industry standard data formats such as (DWG, DGN, DXF, CNC, etc) for electronic transfer removes the element of duplication that is associated with the conventional manual paper drafting and facilitates rapid electronic transfer of rebar shop drawings, bending schedules and construction documents.

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Accurate Rebar Detailing services, Shop drawings by Rebar Detailers

2010-09-30T05:10:00.000-07:00

Offering Rebar detailing services for various construction projects at affordable cost!

At OSD Services we bring to you over 8 years of experience in the construction industry for providing efficient Rebar detailing solutions. Our Shop drawing presentations aim to produce accurate construction details and bridge the communication gap in the construction industry.

Rebar detailing for Residential and Commercial Buildings:
• Foundations, Columns, Walls, Slabs, Beams, Elevator pit, Staircases
Rebar detailing for Bridges and Highways:
• Bridge structure (piles, foundation, bent columns, walls etc)
• Bridge superstructure (diaphragms, girders, decks, slabs etc)
• Highway structures (retaining walls, barriers etc)
Rebar detailing for Drainage structures:
• Pipe and box culvert, culvert walls, inlet etc

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Benefits of outsourcing Rebar detailing services to us:
• Clear and easy to understand drawing
• Quick turn around of completed drawings
• An adequate number of drawn sections.
• Isometric details produced from 3D views.
• Save 60% of detailing costs
• Get free quotes by job/sheet/man-hour (hire manpower for specific jobs)

Comprehensive Detailing drawing portfolio for:
• Rebar overlap detail
• Rebar hook detail
• Rebar for sloped wall detail
• Rebar bending details
• Parapet wall rebar detail
• Rebar placement details in concrete slab
• Rebar tie details
• Corner rebar details

We use following Industry Standards & Codes:
• ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
• AASHTO
• BS 8666
• ACI (American Concrete Institute)
• CRSI (Concrete Reinforcement Steel Institute)

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Sheet Pile Drafting services, Sheet Pile Design drawings at low cost!

2010-09-30T05:09:00.001-07:00

Need affordable Sheet pile drafting and CAD drawing services that meet all your requirements?

At OSD Services, we can produce Structural engineering drawings for Steel, Reinforced Concrete and Masonry work with exceptional quality and quicker turn around times. We are experienced in projects of all sizes including Residential buildings, Commercial units, Retail, Medical and Industrial facilities and many more.

Sheet pile engineering services include:
• Detailing of specifications
• Structural drafting
• Sheet pile calculations
• Sheet pile design & drafting
• Engineering drawings
• Sheet pile retaining wall details
• Structural detailing
• Permission & Presentation drawings
• Sheet pile sections
• Reinforced Concrete details
• RCC mark-up plans
• Sheet pile dimensions
• Sheet pile foundation drawings
• Other engineering support

You can upload your sketches, mark-up plans or drawings on our secure FTP server (24X7 access) and can download all the completed drawings to keep your construction documents always up-to-date. Save 60% on your Sheet pile drawing costs by outsourcing to us! Find more details at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/2d-structural-drafting.php

All our drawings comply to specific regional standards such as AISC, IS, CISC, ACI, AASHTO, BS or UBC. We provide detailed, easy-to-understand and accurate structural drawings to assist your design, renovation or remodeling projects at affordable cost.

Advantages of outsourcing drawing services to us:
• Expert draftsmen and drawers, well qualified to do your job.
• Various formats - DGN, DWG, any format of your choice
• We can quote by job/sheet or man-hour
• Over 100 clients across USA, Europe, Canada and Australia
• Daily update of drawings with unlimited revisions

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Structural Engineering drawing service for Structural Design Engineering

2010-09-17T02:43:00.000-07:00

Need accurate and standardized Structural engineering drawings meeting all your specifications?

At OSD Services, we can produce Structural engineering drawings for Reinforced Concrete, Wood and Structural Steelwork with high accuracy and faster turnarounds. We are experienced in projects of all sizes including residential buildings, individual homes, 2-3 storey apartments, commercial units, medical facilities, industrial development and many more.

We accept hand-drawn sketches or architectural plans to produce a mark-up plan for your comments and approval. If you send us your mark-up plans then we can render necessary details for construction. All our drawings comply to specific regional standards such as IS, CISC, AISC, ACI, AASHTO, BS or UBC.

You can upload your plans, sketches or details on our secure FTP server (accessible 24X7) and can download all the completed drawings to keep your construction documents always up-to-date. Consult us and Save 60% on your engineering drawing costs today! Find more details at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/structural-cad-drawings.php

Quality engineering support and consultancy for:
• Production of CAD contact drawings
• Detailing of specifications
• Preliminary cost estimation for Bidding
• Shop drawing review
• Construction documentation
• Permission & Presentation drawings
• Reinforced Concrete mark-up plans
• Reinforced Concrete (RCC) details
• Structural Steel key plans
• Structural Steel details
• Related engineering drawings in CAD

We are dedicated to the service of Structural engineering industry as a profession and as an institution. While fulfilling various CAD needs for structural projects, we strive to exceed in project delivery through responsive communication, interactive processes and a complete focus on the structural design.
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Basic Load calculations in Concrete Structural Design

2010-09-17T02:38:00.000-07:00

For any structural design load calculations plays an important role in the overall performance of building. All structural components and connections along the load path must have adequate strength to resist wind or snow loads in a manner that will not hamper structural stability and serviceability. Many times load path deflections are a result of insufficient connections between structural and precast components.

Connections are often used to transmit shear load from floor/roofs to the walls and transfer shear from the walls to the footings. They are also employed to transmit axial and bending loads between columns and beams.

Major type of connections includes:
• Column to column
• Beam to column
• Girder to beam
• Wall to beam
• Wall to Slab
• Wall to foundation

Wet and dry connections are most commonly used to transfer shear forces. Wet connections use reinforced concrete to form the junction between elements. Dry connections use anchor-bolt settings to transfer loads. Engineers choose dry connections over wet because of construction simplicity. Wet connections are preferred when structure is subjected to cyclic or seismic loading conditions.

To transfer shear and tension loads between precast concrete elements and structural steel, embedded anchor bolts and headed studs are preferred choice. Anchor-bolt settings must be designed and detailed to ensure that if there is a connection failure it starts with anchor steel but not in surrounding concrete.

The contractor may review anchor-bolt settings, failure modes, test outputs and erection schedule to select right expansion anchor. Expansion anchors are used to verify the sufficiency of the specific anchor-bolt settings. They will not be installed in concrete where there is possibility of abrasion, cracking or deflection.

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Building Design services, Building design in CAD at affordable price

2010-09-04T01:06:00.000-07:00

Offering effective Building design services, Engineering drawings and CAD support at affordable price!

OSD Engineering company specializes in providing Building design and Construction documents sets to achieve quality output, cost savings and quick turn-around time. We customize all our structural and technical drawings in CAD to meet your specifications and standards for any building design projects - be it Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Public.

Our portfolio of services includes:
• Building Design analysis
• Foundation design drafting
• Building code compliance
• Residential house design
• Remodeling design
• Custom house design
• Reinforcement Concrete(RCC) detailing
• Construction documents
• Floor Plans, Elevations & Section details
• Detail Structural Layouts, 3D models
• Structural engineering drawings
• Working & As-built drawings for construction
• Engineering support in CAD

We provide complete assistance to:
• Architects
• Property developers & Home Builders
• Structural Engineering Consultants
• Civil Contractors
• Design-Build firms

Save 60% on your project costs by outsourcing Building design & Drafting drawing requirements to us today! We can quote by project/sheet/man-hour.

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Our team can effectively process your design concepts and sketches to give you final drawings that exceed your expectations. We can provide paper to cad conversions, redline based revisions, permit drawings and ready-to-build sets of construction drawings on time….in budget.

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Strength and Load considerations for Building structural design

2010-09-04T01:01:00.001-07:00

Every building, structure or members of it must be designed to withstand various live and dead load combinations safely to avoid any deflection or calamity. Building systems and structural members must have sufficient strength to limit deflections, trembling or any other deformations that may affect the performance of the structure. It also important to take deformation loads like heat, creep and contraction into considerations for better safety.

The building designer must take necessary steps to keep building free from deformations, deterioration or cracking. In some cases it is also critical to make the building capable of tolerating severe climate conditions (such as storm, snow or earthquake) without any serious damage that may affect the building's service life.

Building codes such as AISC, NDS define maximum limit allowed for the deflections in structural members. Deflection limits are required to curb damage to structure, roofs, partitions and sections. In some instances, deflection limits lower than those defined may be required to restrict damage to nonstructural members like stairs, handrails, glass, etc.

Any building is subjected to various horizontal, vertical and lateral loads. The building designer must consider all loads applicable to given building to make sure all the structural members and connections have adequate strength and stiffness to retain structural integrity. He must provide direct and continuous load paths across the structure from the roof to footing. Building performance more or less depend on factors like design configuration, load paths, connections, materials used and construction method employed.

If you want to use materials of grades other than those specified in standard documents, the working or yield stresses and construction details should be adjusted to accommodate the material property and characteristics. You must review building design concepts, analyze existing plans, produce and review detailed shop drawings using 3D building models to ensure complete integrity of the proposed structure.

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Engineering considerations in Building Retaining Wall systems

2010-09-04T00:59:00.000-07:00

Retaining wall systems are increasingly becoming popular as a means of effectively utilizing marginal land. Lat few years there has been an increase in urban building and construction activities leading to lack of space between two buildings. Retaining walls helps you maximize existing landscape and improve overall structural stability.

Traditional Retaining wall system encompasses five main segments namely the
• foundation soil
• gravel footing
• wall sections
• soil retention and
• reinforcement of soil.

Foundation soil is the base that supports gravel footing and wall sections. The footing disburses the load of the wall units across the foundation soil and offers a surface for construction activities. Wall units are basically concrete masonry units used to provide structural stability and offers strength, durability and architectural aesthetics to the overall system. Retained and Reinforced soils contain layers of geo grid.

Knowledge of basic structural engineering principles and careful detailing is required to analyze existing soil and groundwater conditions, structural stability, internal and external strength and construction feasibilities. The geographic location and topography of the construction site also plays a crucial role in finalizing wall depth, height and wall profile. It is important to note that the existing soil conditions should never exceed factors of safety in the design. Water conduits such as drainage, seawalls and storm water lines require special engineering considerations.

The structural engineer helps contractor by providing following support:
1. Site examination: inspect the soil and groundwater conditions and define input parameters.
2. Structural design: prepare design that meet existing conditions of the site and adhere to regional and local building codes.
3. Material estimates: examine materials to ensure strength.
4. Shop drawings: produce shop drawings meeting all specifications and contractor requirements.

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Low price Structural Detailer drafters, Structural design drafting firm

2010-08-18T04:08:00.000-07:00

Need effective structural design drafting solutions at affordable price?

At OSD Service, we have the right mix of technically-focused professionals and CAD resources to deliver constructible and cost-effective structural engineering solutions on time. We can produce CAD drawings from any format, even paper. If you don't have your design ready on paper yet, we will prepare the drawings meeting all the specifications and requirements.

Industry experience includes:
• Structural design drafting
• Steel drafting
• Structural detailing
• Civil design drafting
• Paper to CAD conversion
• 3D CAD Drafting
• 2D drawings to 3D model conversion
• Steel detailing
• Precast, Pre-stressed, Post-tensioned structure detailing
• Reinforcement concrete design
• Shop drawings
• Technical drawings
• Related engineering support

Save 60% on Structural design drafting services today! We can quote by job, by sheet or by man-hour (on contract engineers for specific jobs). Visit us at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/2d-structural-drafting.php

Our team of skilled structural drafters and detailers help improve and expedite the process of planning, designing, analyzing and executing your construction project.

Benefits of outsourcing structural engineering projects to us:
• Drafting from hand-drawn sketches, scribbles, photo image files
• Advance CAD techniques (Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD)
• Drawings in multi-layered, editable formats (DXF, DWG, DGN, PDF)
• Tailor-made solutions for your needs, specifications & standards
• Optimum use of materials
• Significant saving in costs
• On time delivery of drawings

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Basic considerations in Roof construction detailing, Design drawings

2010-08-18T04:07:00.000-07:00

Roof construction details play important role in the performance of building roof system. The success of any roofing system depends on its detailed design at projections, junctions, sections and on the quality of its on field application. As a structure depends on its foundations for support, so does the roofing system depend on its base. For structures, most materials used in the foundations are mostly stable and footings are rarely subject to extreme fluctuations in temperature. On contrast, the base is not always stable and members used in roofing system are subject to extreme changes in temperature and humidity.

Provision must be made during construction of the roofing system to facilitate adequate working clearance. When planning new construction, the designer must consider prospective replacement of the roofing system. Anyone involved with the roof system after the time of construction should be aware that whatever component is added to the roof surface must be added for future repairs or replacement. Since corrections during renovation can be very expensive, sometimes costing 4 to 5 times what they might cost during initial erection to facilitate adequate clearance for future replacement.

Showing details on a relatively large scale allows the designer to visualize the construction of the detail and allows the contractor to determine exactly what is shown on the detail drawing. Small scale drawings sometime result in the contractor's use of imagination in the construction of the detail, and the roofing contractor's imagination sometimes inclines towards the easiest not necessarily the best method of construction.

Most of the times the designer expects the detail to be terminated or joined to an adjacent assembly. An isometric drawing will help the designer to visualize how each component fits into the overall detail and whether the provisions must be made for differing elevations at juncture points. 3D isometric drawings drastically reduce the risk of wrong interpretation by the contractor.

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Structural engineering services Florida, Structural Engineering firms Florida

2010-08-12T04:17:00.000-07:00

Looking for budget Structural engineering consultant for your project in Florida?

As a firm focused entirely on Structural engineering services, our prime objective is to realize the Architect's design within given budget and schedule. We have right combination of well motivated, technically-focused professionals and CAD techniques to deliver innovative, constructible and cost-effective structural engineering solutions on time. Find more details at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com

We provide engineering consultancy in the area of:
• Structural design (concrete, steel, wood structures)
• Feasibility design analysis
• Load calculations
• 2D Drafting/CAD conversion
• 3D Modeling
• Steel design detailing
• Precast, Pre-stressed, Post-tensioned structure design
• Reinforcement concrete design
• Structural drawings
• Working drawings
• Rebar detailing
• Shop drawings
• Related engineering support

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• Fewer revisions in Design and RFIs
• Improved coordination among team and other disciplines
• Optimum use of materials
• Significant saving in costs
• Project delivery on time

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Industrial design with 3D Structural Modeling and AutoCAD software

2010-08-06T02:52:00.000-07:00

Modern Industrial and Structural design projects are handled using advance CAD techniques such as AutoCAD and Tekla. For coordination between various engineering disciplines, designer can utilize AutoCAD software to integrate all of the process and structural details into a shared general arrangement (GA) model. This model can easily enclose various point loads or hanging loads such as piping, electrical conduit and cranes across the frame. AutoCAD Structural software helps generate cost estimates and bill of materials during the initial phase.

Because of the dynamic nature of industrial project, the design solution at the beginning will be entirely different by the end of project. A 3D model allows engineer to quickly explore various design options and produce a visualization to help choose the best suitable solution. Since the model also render structure design results, the engineers can get a quick understanding of the structural needs for each design and its impact on equipment integration.

When changes are required after the completion of analysis, the designer can update the AutoCAD 3D model with the revised structural components and view the effect on the entire structure.
Since all of the engineering disciplines share single 3D model, it is possible to determine points of interferences between objects. Generally, the mechanical engineer creates the process equipment and incorporates it into the 3D model as a general arrangement (GA). The structural 3D model is integrated into the GA to prepare final 3D model for coordination and communication.

Use of 3D modeling for industrial project helps designers enhance design quality and productivity. With 3D modeling design tasks proceed quicker than conventional approach. It works as an exceptional communication tool between the designers and the contractors and for coordination between varied disciplines.

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Drafting outsourcing, Structure drafting services, Hire Structural drafters

2010-08-06T02:49:00.000-07:00

Offering Structural drafting services for producing good set of construction documents at affordable price!

OSD Engineering firm is leading consultancy firm providing high-speed, cost-effective structural drafting services to its clients across USA, UK, Canada and Australia. Our team of skilled structural drafters and checkers work closely with your architect to draft hand-drawn sketches into accurate drawings with accurate dimensions and symbols.

Having worked with over 50 firms, we help clients meet local building standards such as American National Standards (AWS, B46, Y14), UK Standards (BS.8666 for RC detailing, BS.5950) and Australian Standards (AS/NZS Drawing, AS 3600-2001) or any other standard of their choice.

Our offshore team can provide you the best-fit technical support, documentation and collaboration environment to make your engineering department a success.

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Benefits of outsourcing to us:
• Send hand-drawn sketches & we draft them into accurate working drawings
• Qualified CAD drafters to perform all drafting and CAD conversion job
• 100% accuracy across all drawings
• FTP server access to download drawings any time
• Total compliance to local or specific standards
• You get a dedicated staff from start to finish

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• Residential buildings
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• Industrial facilities
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• Miscellaneous structures

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Benefits of Revit Structural Drafting, Revit Structures Shop drawings

2010-08-06T02:47:00.000-07:00

Revit Structures is the most versatile and widely accepted CAD tool in Building and Construction industry today. Using Revit Structural designers can create comprehensive parametric intelligent BIM CAD models from hand-drawn sketches or rough CAD drawings.

This 3D model based approach provides greater flexibility, control and accuracy to the design stages of projects. A central 3D Revit model can be easily shared across Architects, Structural engineers, Contractor and other project crew for production of construction documents, associated drawings and project schedule.

Revit Structures Drafting is cost-effective structural design, drafting, modeling, drawing and documentation solution for all phases of the structural engineering design process.

Structural Design Development
Revit structure design solutions include:
• Complete design development & construction document set in CAD as per client’s standards for submittal from schematic design
• Generation of Floor plans, Exterior & Interior elevations
• Building sections, Wall sections & other large sections
• Computer-generated 3D models from hand sketches
• Deliverables in Revit files, PDF files, Sketch-Up files, etc
• Local Building Code analysis, safety plans
• Reflected ceiling plans
• Window and door details and finish schedules

Structural Drafting & Shop Drawings
Revit shop detailing services include 2D drafting and 3D modeling for Concrete, Steel, RCC, Reinforced, Precast, Post-tensioned, Pre-stressed & Composite structures.

Revit shop drawings can be produced for elements such as:
• Reinforcement in concrete, steel
• Sloped slabs
• Steel beam cutbacks
• Enhancements in foundation
• Dimension improvements
• Steel Joist, Handrail, Truss & Deck Detailing
• Rebar Detailing/Shop drawings
• Steel structure detailing

Structural members such as foundations, walls, columns, beams, roof trusses, slabs and bracings can be incorporated in the design process to ensure dimension based formation and modification of structural elements. The end result is exceptional structural detail drawings, layout of plans, elevations, sections and legends in 2D or 3D meeting client’s standards and specifications.

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Duties and Role of a Structural Engineer in Building construction

2010-07-21T04:44:00.000-07:00

A Structural Engineer operates in the field of civil engineering that is engaged in efficient design, construction and maintenance of residential and commercial buildings, bridges, civic facilities and various other structures. The important duty of a Structural Engineer is to conceptualize and design such structures that can resist any forces it may be exposed to.

Any structure, whether it be a steel bridge or parking structure, must be able to withstand a great deal of forces. The Structural Engineer actively participates in the design stage by evaluating structures subjectivity to these forces. Using CAD tools and applied engineering concepts, engineer calculates the estimated impact of external forces such as wind, seismic movements, snowstorms and internal forces such as furniture load and human occupancy. For this the Structural Engineer is also actively involved in:

# Consulting and Collaborating with Architect
# Compliance with Local Building Codes

Once the design phase and drawings are completed, the Structural Engineer apply its domain expertise and experience in choosing materials and man power to estimate the cost of construction. Sometime there are specific budget constraints and a Structural Engineer must strive to satisfy project goals in as cost-effective manner as possible. This involves careful selection of raw materials and man power as well as estimating the time needed for project delivery.

During construction process, Structural Engineer serves as standing supervisor and site analyst. It is their duty to enforce strict safety standards and make sure that the construction work complies with the defined design and regional building codes.

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Low cost Steel structure designers, Structural steel design services

2010-07-16T22:38:00.000-07:00

With proper planning and taking informed decisions engineers can avoid un-necessary costs attached to any structural steel design and fabrication.

It is crucial to leverage the support of a design team that can demystify the complex relationship between structural steel components, their shape, sizes and dimensions and the final construction costs. We at OSD Services can handle small, mid-sized to large complex structural steel design projects – helping contractors, fabricators and construction firms save time and costs.

Our structural design and shop drawings aim to minimize field questions and expedite construction by proving complete details such as size, dimensions, shapes, plans, sections, elevations along with connection design and anchor-bolt systems.

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We provide effective consulting services for:
• Structural steel design
• Framework design
• Structure Modeling in 3D
• Steel detailing
• Industrial Duct/Plate work design
• Light gauge steel design
• Precast design & detailing
• PEB/MB Design
• Steel reinforcement design
• Post tension design
• Structure drawings (deck, stack. joist, handrail, grating, etc)
• Shop drawings

At OSD Services we have the advance CAD technologies and collaborative culture to produce timely, accurate work on a consistent basis. Our team remains in constant touch with clients to respond to their needs on daily basis. This results in smooth communication across the entire project.

Benefits of outsourcing structural design work to us:
• Less Revisions in Design and RFIs
• Improved coordination
• Efficient use of materials
• Lower project costs
• Project completion within schedule

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Tips for Home Remodeling plans – Remodel your Home in limited budget

2010-07-06T03:09:00.000-07:00

Need to remodel your home or want some room additions or require some modifications in your kitchen and bathroom? You have absolute no idea on what will be the estimate of remodeling and have never done remodeling exercise before. You can very much explain what you like, but you don’t know how to implement it.

This article will provide you some quality tips which will simplify your decision-making process.

Generally home remodeling will start with a set of existing floor and construction plans. The design team then produces fresh drawings depending on your suggestions and keeping local building codes in mind.

You need to consider many factors before the final design is ready. For example, 2-storey additions mainly depend on the strength of ceiling joist and wind load. Remodeling deals with the functionality of the room and easy traffic movement across the room. To make efficient utilization of your existing living space make remodeling job more interesting. Taking the outdoor space and your lifestyle into consideration helps beautify your home, enrich the living space and enhance the value of the house.

Home remodeling is quite a challenging task and plays an important role in making ones home the dream home. One can do wonders with the help of home remodeling professionals by investing in right areas and that too in limited budget.

Today home-owners want their homes to be truly functional and at the same time incorporate an ideal combination of comfort and style. Planning in advance and taking right decisions is the key in home remodeling. The first step in this process is to define clear-cut goals and list-out all the necessary changes that you would like to introduce. This may include room addition, beautification of your kitchen/bathroom, bedroom renovation or inclusion of interior design fixtures.

Apart from the basic design development one need to ensure compliance with your city building department guidelines. Revisions in your structural drawings largely depend on local permissions and budget estimation and your team should respond to it quickly in order to avoid any delays.

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Constructability Issues with CAD 3D Model-Drawn Shop Drawings

2010-07-06T03:07:00.000-07:00

Revolutionary CAD software such as Tekla and AutoCAD has changed the way shop drawings are produced. But in any given project it is impossible to produce all the shop drawings using 2D CAD or 3D Computer Modeling.

Today, large fabricators use CAD as their primary drawing tool for shop drawing production. However, it is important to note that each fabricator has its own style for producing shop drawings and cut sheets, depending on the skills of drafters and other resources.

For example, Tekla Structures has simplified and automated the design, detailing, fabricating and erecting of steel structures. Using the 3D Modeling tool one can visualize the whole structure before it is sent to shop. It allows you to review the details of each member, sub-material and erection views. Any interference can be detected and constructability problems resolved among stake-holders.

The work status module allows the fabricator to set the status of any member (e.g., complete or in process) and view the entire job status at any time. You often come across situations during the construction where a supervisor detects pipes, ductwork, openings and reinforcing areas of conflict and steps have to be taken to issue change orders to rectify the problem.

General contractors now demand for 3D CAD models from subcontractors so that they can coordinate and integrate them into one model that would reduce constructability issues. However, the problem is compatibility of models and sharing of databases which participating members are not happy to share. Each fabricator has to develop their own 3D model from 2D drawings which is in contrast to what the architects do, that is generating 2D drawings from a 3D model. Issues of risk, liability and responsibility come into play and seemingly easy solutions are difficult to achieve.

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Affordable RC detailing services, Detailing of Slab reinforcement

2010-06-23T23:27:00.000-07:00

Do you need effective RC detailing and Reinforcement shop drawings at lower cost?

Outsource Structural Engineering firm is your greatest source having combined experience of more than 7 years in all phases of Reinforced Concrete detailing and CADD drawings.

We provide quality RC detailing services including:
• Concrete reinforcement detailing
• Bar bending schedules(BBS)
• Detailing of Slab reinforcement
• Dimensioning of rebar sizes
• Rebar estimation
• CADD Shop drawings
• Rebar 3D Model views
• Retailing wall design
• RFI, BoM generation
• DWG, AutoCAD files, etc.

We can email CAD details and drawings or place on an FTP site. Our expert RC detailers have expertise in Pre-cast & In-situ RC Detailing using RebarCAD, AutoCAD & Revit software tools.

We can serve to various projects:
• Individual homes
• Residential buildings
• Bridges
• Industrial plants
• Complex concrete foundations
• Specialty structures

By serving to various markets such as UAE UK, USA and Canada for more than 7 years we have established a strong reputation for accuracy, consistency meeting all the specifications and project deadlines.

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Structural drawing services, Pricing, quotes for Structural drawings

2010-06-23T23:20:00.000-07:00

Detailed CAD drawings for Structural design and analysis at low price!

Accurate, detail-oriented and easy-to-understand Structural drawings are extremely crucial for overall design success and smooth communication.

At OSD Services, we provide customized drawing services for cost-effective, robust and energy-efficient structural designs without affecting architectural style or substance.

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We are experienced in structural projects of all sizes:

• Structural 2D drafting
• Civil design drawings
• Steel shop drawings
• Rebar shop drawings
• Reinforced concrete (RCC) drawings
• Pre-cast concrete details
• 3D modeling
• Pre-fabricated structure drawings
• Miscellaneous CAD drawings

All our drawings adhere to regional standards such as IS, CISC, AISC, ACI, AASHTO, BS or UBC. We strive to provide drawings in any format of your choice meeting all your specifications and standards.

You can upload your sketches on our secure FTP server (accessible 24X7) to download all the completed drawings and keep your project details always up-to-date. Save 60% on your drawing costs by outsourcing to us. We can quote by job, by sheet or by man-hour.

Salient features of outsourcing structural drawings:

• Detailer is in direct contact with Engineer addressing issues as they arise
• Quicker response to Requests For Information (RFIs)
• Changes only handled by detailer and not the fabricator, resulting in less errors • Detailers provide constructive comments on design/installation issues
• Faster schedule for Shop detail drawings
• Automatic material take-off for accurate estimation
• AutoCAD/Tekla 3D Modeling for clash detection/interference
• Detailing continues throughout bid evaluation process
• Engineer of Record has more control over the project

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Insight: Role of Shop Drawings in Contract and Construction Documents

2010-06-23T23:18:00.000-07:00

Shop Drawings are the drawings, diagrams, schedules and related information which are distinctively produced by the contractor and submitted to the engineer to understand specific portion of the work.

As per AIA definition, Shop drawings are the scaled representations of the construction work which the contractor requires to meet its desired assignments for the project, subject to the engineer or architect’s approval.

The major risk involved in generation of shop drawings is not how they are defined, but rather who produces them in practice, who is responsible for the details and what is the exact scope and importance of review comments. Though production of shop drawing is the sole responsibility of the contractor, designers often windup preparing some or most portion of the shop drawings.

A real-time and time-bound shop drawing management requires color coding. The contributions, modifications and comments are depicted in a unique pre-assigned color, which makes it easy to understand where and when shop drawing is modified. This helps the architect or engineer to precisely find out which team member has reviewed and contributed to the shop drawings.

General Contract documents should clearly define scope of the shop drawings review process. It goes without saying that although architect or engineer approves shop drawings, it does not make him or her accountable for their content. A reviewer’s approval implies that the contractor and other disciplines have produced what appear to be jointly coordinated and workable drawings. The scope, implications and limitations of the review must be clarified in the construction document’s general conditions.

Success of shop drawing process often depends on proper communication. Pre-construction meetings exert significant impact on schedule and in defining responsibilities. These meetings are also useful in assigning the different colored markers as mentioned above. It also helps in establishing expectations and minimizes disagreements. It is also important that shop drawings always be reviewed in a timely manner in order to reduce or completely avoid delay claims.

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Rebar Detailing services, Bending Schedule examples, Revit shop drawings

2010-06-09T04:19:00.001-07:00

Are you looking for quality Rebar detailing, Bar bending schedule and Revit shop drawing services at affordable rates?

Outsource Structural Engineering firm is trusted choice of Fabricators, General contractors and Installers having combined experience of more than 10 years in all phases of Rebar detailing and Estimating.

Our cost-effective Rebar detailing services include:
• Bar bending schedules
• Field placement
• Detailing of rebar sizes, dimensions
• Rebar estimation
• Shop drawings in Revit
• 3D Modeling of Rebar
• Connection Sketches
• Concrete reinforcement detailing
• Bar listing in ASA Format
• RFI Generation
• DGN, DWG and AutoCAD files, etc.

We can email Shop drawings and Bar lists or place on an FTP site. Our project managers have expertise in rebar installation and related construction issues that may arise on site.

We undertake various assignments for:
• Residential buildings
• Bridges and Dams
• Industrial facilities
• Complex concrete foundations
• Miscellaneous structures

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CAD Design services for Residential construction, Residential Drafting

2010-06-01T05:09:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for cost-effective Residential design and CAD drafting services for your new home, house remodeling or additions?

At OSD services, we not only guide you through the design process, we make it possible for you to see your customized plans in 3D models. You can see photo-realistic 3D renderings of the exterior and interior with complete detail before construction begins!

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We provide affordable CAD Design & Drafting services including:
• Residential Design analysis
• Design of 2-3-4 Storey houses, apartments & villas
• Building code compliance
• House remodeling design
• Custom house design
• Home plan modifications
• Working & As-built drawings for construction
• Consulting-only services
• 3D Modeling
• Construction documents
• Other CAD design work

If you want to modify a kitchen or drawing-room layout, add extra room or just want to change the architectural style then please contact us with your ideas in mind. We place a great emphasis on listening to the client needs providing a customer-centered explanation of custom design.

Our team of expert Architects and CAD drafters combine their professional experience with state-of-the-art technology to offer compelling advantages to our customers. Our portfolio include all residential design projects, new homes, renovations, additions, kitchens and baths, townhouses and apartments, condo conversions and more.

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Drawings for Residential House foundation, Foundation drawing services

2010-06-01T05:06:00.000-07:00

Do you need accurate Foundation drawings and construction details for your house, apartment or building?

OSD Services firm is trusted choice of Individual home-owners and Building contractors to get customized foundation plan drawings meeting all your specific requirements and standards. We provide affordable CAD services from start to finish ensuring perfection, timeliness and safety.

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Find below a list of services we offer:
• Pile foundation analysis & design
• Residential foundation detail drawings
• Foundation plan
• 3D drawings for Raft foundation
• Exterior elevations
• Wall sections & Details
• Framing plan
• Geometry foundation drawing
• Permit drawings with building codes
• Technical & working drawings
• Remodeling or Repair design

We use advance AutoCAD, StaadPro and Tekla (X-steel) tools to provide AutoCAD drafting and drawings services that will exceed your expectations.

Our portfolio of structures includes:
• Residential buildings
• 2-3 Storey Apartments, Mansions & Villas
• Commercial complexes
• Medical institutions
• Telecom towers
• Custom house design

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Structural Engineers in San Diego for Engineering Consulting services

2010-05-12T02:38:00.000-07:00

Looking for budget Structural engineering consultant in San Diego?

OSD Services firm specializes in offering full range of Structural design, review and consulting services to Architects, Developer and Home owners based in San Diego. Whether it’s new construction or renovation/extension project we create value for each one of our clients through value engineering, superior services, lower costs and quicker turn-around time.

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Our portfolio of structural engineering services includes:
• Structural engineering design
• 2D Drafting/ CAD conversion
• Structural engineering review
• Structural feasibility studies
• Technical & Working drawings
• Foundation design & analysis
• Steel fabrication detailing
• RCC Design & Detailing
• Construction documents
• Code Consulting for Local approval
• Structural Renovation & Retrofit

The key aspects of our service include our company’s combination of skilled engineering, building code expertise and overall industry knowledge. We just require hand-drawn sketches or photos to produce desired AutoCAD drawings in a format of your choice, meeting all your specifications & standards.

We provide cost-effective services for the following:
• Individual homes
• 2-3 Story apartments
• Water Tanks/Retaining Walls
• Bridge design
• Industrial facilities
• Reinforcement (RCC) concrete design
• Timber structures
• Deteriorated structures

Our team of expert structural engineers & CAD designers manage the entire process right from conception through construction while leveraging our efficiencies and expertise to provide the most value to our clients.

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Basic Structural Engineering Terminology

2010-05-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

Compression:
Stress characterized by pressing together.

Dead load:
The weight of the structure itself, independent of traffic or the environment, which must be supported by the structure. Compare to live load.

Deflection:
The perpendicular distance a beam bends from straight, due to load and span.

Force:
External influence on an object which tends to produce a change in its shape or causes movement.

Live load:
The dynamic or moving weight, such as traffic, carried by a structure. Compare to dead load.

Moment:
The tendency of a force to cause a rotating motion.

Post-tension:
A type of Pre-stressing in which reinforcing tendons are fed through tubes which are covered by concrete poured into the form. Once the concrete cures and the forms are removed, the tendon is clamped on one end and jacked tighter on the other until the required tension is achieved. This produces a reinforced concrete beam with a positive camber which is able to withstand greater loads without deflection as compared to unreinforced beams of similar dimensions. Compare to pretension.

Pre-stressing:
Methods of increasing the load bearing capacity of concrete by applying increased tension on steel tendons or bars inside a beam. Types of pre-stressing include post-tension and pretension.

Pre-tension:
A type of pre-stressing in which reinforcing tendons stretched to a desired tension and then covered by concrete poured into the form. Once the concrete cures and the forms are removed, the tension of tendon is transferred to the concrete increasing its compression and creating a positive camber. This produces a reinforced concrete beam which is able to withstand greater loads without deflection as compared to unreinforced beams of similar dimensions.

Shear:
Stress placed transversely on a member in opposite directions.

Stress:
The resistance of an object to external force. Compressive stress develops as an object in compression resists being shortened. Tensile stress develops as an object in tension resists being elongated. Shearing stress develops as an object subject to shearing forces resists deformation. Compare to strain.

Structure:
A stable assembly of components which carries a load while resisting various applied stresses, and transfers the load though its foundation to the ground.

Tension:
Stress characterized by pulling apart.

Thrust:
A force caused by one part of a structure pushing outward against another. The thrust at the abutments of segmental arch is also called drift.

Transverse:
Positioning of a member so that it projects out from or crosses another, generally in a horizontal position. Compare to parallel and perpendicular. Also, describes a movement across the length of an object as opposed to along its length.

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Importance of Structural analysis, Finite element analysis in Design

2010-04-30T01:49:00.000-07:00

Structural design analysis technique provides great versatility in analyzing complex discontinuous systems subjected to static, dynamic, or seismic loadings. The method incorporates discontinuities in the analysis of discontinuous structures by the use of interface elements designed to simulate the actual behavior at the interfaces between contacting materials. Several case-problem studies that exhibit discontinuous behavior have been performed in order to demonstrate the potential and applicability of the proposed method of analysis.

In Civil Engineering practice, there is a variety of structures with interface discontinuities where the assumption of rigid interconnection between the contact surfaces is questionable. If, throughout the loading history, perfect bonding is maintained, then the presence of an interface offers no difficulties in the analysis of the system. However, if, at some point in the loading history, the bond breaks down and there is relative movement of the two mating surfaces, then special solution techniques must be employed.

The analysis of such discontinuous systems is compounded by the sliding and separation that may occur along the interfaces between adjacent blocks. In general, this occurs at shear levels that are significantly lower than the limiting shear of the block material; consequently, an analysis that assumes perfect bonding at the interface, would over-predict the shear transfer, and, depending on the specific application, this would lead to an over- or under-estimation of the response of the structure. Thus, the actual dynamic behavior of the system can be determined only by a non-linear analysis technique that accounts for the effect of these discontinuities on the response of the system.

The application of the finite element method to the analysis of discontinuous systems has received a considerable interest in recent years. Examples of problems in which discontinuities play a prominent role in the physical behavior of a system are numerous and include various types of contact problems and layered or jointed systems. The discontinuities in continuous systems are in fact interfaces between dissimilar materials and joints or fractures in the material.

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Effective Structural Engineering services, Offshore Structure engineers

2010-04-21T02:03:00.000-07:00

Looking for reliable yet budget Structural engineering services provider?

OSD Services firm is your trusted choice of builders, architects, home-owners and contractors to provide quality structural design, construction drawings, construction specifications, bid documents and administration services.

We understand your project requirements to the last detail and generate savings through speedy delivery of customized structural engineering solutions.

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We have a unique expertise in providing following structural engineering services:

2D Structural drafting
Structural Calculations
Structural Design & Drawings
Frame & Finite Element Analysis
Bridge & Building design
Foundation Design & Analysis
Steel detailing
Shop fabrication drawings
Structure 3D Models
Reinforcement Concrete (RCC) drawings
Construction Documents
Estimates & Bidding assistance

Our team of expert Structural engineers & CAD designers can handle any small or complex projects in a more professional way providing you consistent 100% quality work within demanding budget and schedule. Outsource & Save 60% of project costs by outsourcing structural engineering requirements to us!

Our portfolio of structural engineering services include:

Residential homes/Apartments
Water Tanks/Retaining Walls
Bridge Structural design
Steel & Pre-fabricated structures
Industrial structures
Reinforcement (RCC) & Pre-stressed concrete design
Timber/Wooden structures, etc
Masonry design
Deteriorated structures
Miscellaneous work

We are more than 12 years of experience in the areas of new construction as well as modification and renovation projects. Email us your specific requirements to help you in best possible way! We can quote you by project, by sheet or by man-hour.

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Structural computer analysis services, Structure design engineering

2010-04-14T04:25:00.000-07:00

Looking for reliable yet budget Structural computer design & analysis provider?

OSD Services Company has extensive experience in structural engineering and has successfully delivered structural design and computer (CAD) analysis solutions for hundreds of projects across USA, UK, Canada & all over the world. We efficiently apply advanced computer analysis techniques to structural and geotechnical problems to best suit your specific design requirements.

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We provide a wide-range of structural engineering services including:
• Frame & Finite Element Analysis
• Performance-Based Structural Design & Analysis
• Component Analysis
• Foundation Design & Analysis
• Seismic Evaluation & Retrofit Design
• Linear & Nonlinear Analysis
• Random Vibration Analysis
• Structural Calculations
• Finite Element Modeling

We have a unique expertise in providing quality structural design and engineering services. Our team of highly skilled structural engineers & cad drafters can handle any small to large and complex projects in a more professional way providing you consistent 100% quality work within given budget and schedule.

Our portfolio of structural design & analysis services include:
• Residential homes
• Water Tanks/Retaining Walls
• Structural Steel design
• Pre-fabricated structures
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial structures
• Reinforcement (RCC) & Pre-stressed concrete design
• Timber/Wooden structures, etc
• Masonry design
• Deteriorated structures

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Shop drawing submittal and review issues

2010-04-06T08:01:00.000-07:00

Shop drawings and their review process plays crucial role in any construction process. While there is no substitute for professional judgment, liability risks can also arise during submittal review due to failure to maintain a highly organized, efficient, and timely review process. Failure to review submittals within a certain time period or other organizational missteps can result in problems for all parties.

Organizational issues that can surface with the submittal process, leading to liability risks, include:

Lack of a clear schedule for submittals, or too many submittals arriving on the architect’s or engineer’s desk at the same time.
Lack of a clear logging and tracking process that documents dates received, dates returned, actions taken, and does so with consistency for thousands of documents and reviews.
Submittals not being delivered promptly to the final reviewer, whether it is another individual in the same office or an outside consultant.
Submittals not being reviewed and returned in a timely manner.
Notes and revisions not being copied consistently to all copies of a submittal.
Not all submittals required by the specifications being delivered for review.
Design team reviewing submittals that are not required by the specifications.
Submittals bypassing key steps in the review process; for example, going directly from a subcontractor to the architect, bypassing the general contractor, or going from a subcontractor to an engineering consultant, bypassing both the general contractor and architect.

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Structural drafting standards, Structural services by CAD Drafters

2010-04-01T05:26:00.000-07:00

Do you need structural drafting services that comply with your standards & specifications?

OSD Structural consulting firm specializes in providing quality, high-speed and cost-effective structural drafting services to its clients across the globe. Our team of expert structural drafters and detailers work closely with your architect/engineer to draft hand-drawn sketches into accurate drawings with right layering standard and symbols.

Our team is well-versed with all international standards such as American National Standards (AWS, B46, ISO 1302 and Y14), UK Standards (BS.8666 for RC detailing, BS.5950) and Australian Standards (AS/NZS Technical Drawing, AS 3600-2001) and many more.

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Find out how we can help you:
• Send us the input & we draft it into accurate working or shop drawings.
• Your scanned drawing can be converted into AutoCAD files
• Skilled CAD drafters to perform all the drafting and conversion job
• 99.99% accuracy across all projects
• 100% adherence to client/location/company standards
• You get a dedicated/flexible staff for your project

Whether small or large, OSD services can provide you the best-fit technical support, structural consultancy and standardization to make your engineering department a success.

We have successfully delivered drafting solutions for:
• Individual Homes
• Residential projects
• Commercial establishments
• Steel Buildings
• Pre-fabricated structures
• Industrial structures
• Reinforcement designs
• Steel/Concrete/Timber structures

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Benefits of Using CAD Software for Building Construction – A Review

2010-03-23T05:33:00.000-07:00

Historically, every large engineering and construction company relied on a drafting table used by a professional drafter. It was necessary for producing needed blueprints, elevation drawings and high quality visual renderings for prospect customers. Drafting requires trained professionals with somewhat artistic skills. Drafting is time consuming process and requires apt engineering skills, infrastructure and dedication.

Computer Aided Design or CAD has changed the way we do drafting. Years ago only the most elite engineering companies could use this technique. Licensed CAD software could cost you thousands of dollars and the computers required to perform could cost well over a hundred thousand dollars.

Ever since computers become widely available and at cheap rates, CAD started gaining popularity and became more widespread. Latest CAD software available today makes it possible for just about any organization to afford critical construction documentation software.

Use of latest CAD techniques significantly boosts productivity by allowing builders to perform drafting and modeling on the computer while reducing possible errors before construction phase starts.

High end CAD software is characterized by its powerful analytic tools that facilitate advanced structural analysis. These features help structural engineer to calculate exact structural fatigue. Additionally, 3D structural models can often be combined with even more advanced data analysis modules to create dynamic structural analysis! This sort of analysis is very crucial when building sky-scrappers or bridges, or a complex structure. Without this latest software, it might take months to perform the same calculations.

Low end CAD software offers simplicity and is commonly needed by most engineering companies. Many times these software packages are more user-friendly versions of high-end CAD software. Low-end CAD software generally contains integrated help features to help a beginner get started.

Today CAD software has become integral part of any engineering process and is most commonly used by local authorities to accept and review building permits online. This necessitates generation of CAD blue prints in digital format and to be uploaded electronically in order to secure approvals.

Using CAD software for building construction process offers many advantages over conventional drafting methods. The most useful feature is its portability. Not only can computers be brought from project to project, or to a project site for easy project reviewing, but files can be easily transferred digitally. It is very convenient and hassle-free to be able to email the latest rendition straight to a client or to the build site.

CAD software is not only a profitable option for today’s builder; it is an essential tool that few companies can do without.

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Need Construction documents management services for Bidding permit?

2010-03-18T01:36:00.000-07:00

Cut off the high cost and risk of managing bulky hard-copy documents by storing building plans and related construction documents digitally with us!

We have in-house team of expert CAD draughtsman, detailers and checkers to produce and effectively store Architectural, Engineering and Construction documents for maximum efficiency and fewer hassles.

All our services are designed to offer a convenient and cost-effective way to keep your documents organized. Call our service representative now to find out more.

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Our portfolio of services includes:

Scanning and Archiving
Digital Storage
Easy Access & Viewing
Printing capabilities
Portable Digital Media
Web-based services
Full Disaster Recovery
File format Conversion & Management

We use latest CAD technologies (such as AutoCAD, ArchiCAD) and efficient blueprinting systems to scan your originals, generate copies and store them for future revisions.

If the process of generating bid documents and construction drawings is not core to your business, then outsourcing this process to a firm that has the scale and experience to deliver desired output makes sense for you.

During the construction stage, we can help you reduce errors by providing the latest version of plan/drawing online for remote viewing and printing at the job site.

At OSD services, we work for clients on fixed and man-hour pricing models depending on the complexity and volume of work. We have high-level project development & management support - leaving clients to focus on the rest of their business.

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Structural Engineering consultants, Structural engineers services company

2010-03-10T05:46:00.000-08:00

Looking for effective yet affordable structural engineering, design and analysis services provider?

We at OSD Services, specialize in providing wide array of structural consulting services to architects, individual home owners, building contractors and construction companies. Our team of skilled engineers and cad draughtsman has vast experience of working on small to large structural engineering projects and we understand the dynamics of outsourcing very well.

Our structural design services include structural analysis, structural calculations, design drawings and specifications, bid review, compliance with local engineering codes and related conceptual design services. We can deliver design solutions for most building materials such as timber, structural steel, concrete and other pre-fabricated materials.

At OSD, we help our clients to respond quickly in today’s vibrant marketplace. We have the infrastructure, processes, manpower and skills to deliver optimal solutions as clients project needs and priorities change.

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We offer the following structural services:

General Structural Consulting
Structural Analysis and Design Services
Feasibility Studies
Renovation Projects
Schematic Documents
Permit Documents
Construction Documents
2D Structural Drafting
Shop Drawing Review of Structural members
Structural steel detailing
Rebar detailing & Concrete shop drawings
Structural CAD Drawings
3D Modeling, BIM 4D Modeling, etc

We have served as reliable structural engineering consultant for almost every type of building project including, domestic housing, office complexes, schools, hospitals, industrial plants, factories and commercial buildings.

Our rigorous approach towards any structural engineering project ensures that you get the best, safest and sturdiest building possible - using the most economical approach to design and materials.

Get upto 60% discount on Structural Engineering services by outsourcing to us today!

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Structural engineer services in a construction project

2010-03-10T05:41:00.000-08:00

The basic function of a structural engineer is to provide effective design and assess structural members that supports or carries a load. A structural engineer deals with two preliminary areas - buildings and non-building structures. The structural engineer who looks after building construction are responsible for evaluating schematics and making sure that the building meets the local engineering codes for structural safety, is safe for habitation and is able to resist natural forces.

The structural engineer performs careful inspection of the design and its elements and compares it to the approved building plans. He/she makes sure that the building comply with the drawings provided and that any necessary corrections are done. He can be helpful during various phases of construction such as design analysis, official permit and collaboration with other departments.

The structural design review process requires detailed review of approved building plans and the possible clash among members. The designer or the builder must correct these issues before next phase begin. If a plan needs to be changed, it must be reviewed again to ensure compliance with codes. The approved plans are the basis for all site reviews, so it is very critical that they are accurate and complete.

During the design stage, the engineer is integral part of the design team. His duties include defining the structural weak points, providing safety tolerances, finding out pivot points and modifying designs to increase the strength of overall structure. Highest and lowest load capacity values are determined by mathematical calculations. Locations of the joints, type of material used and proposed usage all have impact on the accuracy of these calculations.

A structural engineering company may provide services from a wide variety of engineering disciplines, or may focus on a single discipline. Bigger firms may engage civil, architectural and structural engineers to collaborate on complex projects for a client. These firms are like “one-stop shop” for all your engineering and CAD related requirements which help to minimize communication errors and is also cost-effective for the client.

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Looking for Expert CAD Draughtsman for Structural Drafting Services?

2010-03-02T00:15:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for a reliable and cost-effective structural drafting service provider to support your ongoing engineering/construction project?

At Outsource Structural Drafting firm, we provide the structural fabrication industry with quality CAD drafting and design blueprints, which are easy for engineers, fabricators and project members to read and understand.

Our team of dedicated structural drafters can quickly adopt your naming conventions, layering standards and plot styles. CAD draughtsmen and checkers work in conjunction with architects, structural engineers and fabricators ensuring smooth running and delivery of your project.

For any queries related to structural drafting contact us at: http://www.outsourcestructuraldrafting.com/contact.php

We offer effective structural cad services including:

House Floor plan drafting
2D structural drafting
As-built drawings
Structural steel drafting
Structural layouts/details for trusses, joist & framing
Drawings for Shallow/Raft/Pile foundations
Detailing for Reinforced concrete design
Rebar detailing & Shop drawings
Structural drafting for BIM Modeling
Construction documents management

We serve wide range of industry segments including Houses, Residential structures, Timber frame structures, Reinforced Concrete (RCC), Concrete panel & Civil structures, Industrial plants, Retaining walls, Steel structures and many more.

Advantages of outsourcing drafting projects to us:

Proven domain expertise across various industry segments
Complete understanding of the full project life cycle right from concept to design, fabrication to service
Expert CAD draughtsman and advance CAD techniques
Robust global outsourcing practices
Compliance with local engineering standards

Our aim is to provide our customers with the highest quality drafting solutions within demanding time frame and budget.

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Effective Reinforced concrete detailing, Concrete pier footing detailing services

2010-02-23T23:53:00.000-08:00

Offering cost-effective concrete footing detailing and reinforcement CAD details to support new home, home additions or building construction project.

Outsource Structural Drafting firm is your preferred partner to get quality structural CAD design, drafting and drawing related services in quicker turn-around time.

We have successfully delivered concrete footing details, reinforcement drawings and concrete panel drafting projects for a wide range of clients based in USA, UK, Canada & Australia.

Our team of experienced CAD draughtsman and structural designer use 3D software such as AutoCAD, Revit and StaadPro to enable our clients to view their projects in 3D. We are involved in providing effective and optimal solutions for small to large commercial offices, shopping centers, industrial plants and residential building projects.

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We offer effective structural design detailing services including:

3D Design Modeling
Design compliance with local building codes
Reinforcement concrete detailing
Concrete foundation design & detailing
Concrete footing dimensions
Submittal drawings
Structural calculations
Construction documentation

Send us just about any file, photos, images or prints and we will readily convert them into editable CAD formats (DWG, DXF, DGN). We use a mix of both manual and CAD software tools to achieve dimensionally perfect drawings and accuracy.

Benefits of outsourcing your requirements to us:

Best practices for structural concrete detailing & reinforcement design
100% accuracy in reinforcement concrete shop drawings
Standard layering & latest technology
Faster delivery for higher productivity
Experience of working with global clients
Skilled team of drafters, detailers and shop drawers having expertise in construction documentation/drawings
Savings of up to 60% on your project costs!

Over the years, we have perfected the way to seamlessly communicate with our clients and deliver exceptional structural CAD services.

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Outsource Structural Analysis and Building Design Services

2010-02-16T04:11:00.000-08:00

Offering effective Structural design analysis and Building design services at affordable rates!

Outsource Structural Drafting firm is an established structural design and analysis provider specializing in steel, concrete and timber structure designing and detailing drawing services.

We offer custom-tailored 2D drawings and 3D Design modeling solutions to help you turn today's challenges into competitive advantage. We use latest CAD techniques such as AutoCAD, AutoSketch, Revit, Tekla, etc and web-based collaborating tools to offer you the benefits of low operating cost, customized design drawings and efficient delivery schedule.

Benefit from our range of structural design services including:

Structural design validation
RCC structures - buildings, water tanks, retaining walls etc
Structural steel design - plate girder, truss girder, gantries, etc
Steel connection design
Design of deteriorated structures
Composite structure design
Pre-stressed & post-tensioned structures design
Steel building design
Silos design and many more.

We have a large pool of highly qualified structural analysts and CAD draftsmen producing accurate drawings of each structural element, their placements, connections between them and precise dimensions. This involves detailing of footings, roof truss, staircases, beams, plates, columns, bar joists, stack, decking/grating, etc.

Our methodology is well defined and totally process and result oriented. We put our best effort to establish fruitful business partnership with our clients by ensuring precise, accurate, high quality design analysis and CAD drawing services within the budget and on time.

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Reinforced, Prestressed, Post-tensioned Concrete design services

2010-02-09T00:55:00.000-08:00

Offering effective structural concrete design services for building construction and EPC projects. The design of the concrete foundation is one of the critical aspects in building a home or structure. Most of the times the foundation is constructed directly on the soil and consists of a concrete slab and rebar reinforcing.

The duty of the structural engineering company is to ensure that the concrete foundation design sustains cyclical changes in the soil and adheres to the guidelines of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and local authorities.

Outsource Structural Drafting is India based full-service structural engineering company offering structural design, drafting and drawing solutions for concrete and composite structures to its EPC clients at affordable rates. The company specializes in providing effective concrete footing design, framing design, framing repair and retailing wall design services for residential, commercial and industrial structures within demanding time & budget constraints.

We use latest soil reports & provide related CAD services for

Concrete foundations, Basement & Footings
Concrete floor slabs & Rafts
Retaining wall structures
Piles, Columns, Beams & Lintels
Pavements & Culverts

Our structural draftsmen have a wide range of experience in developing accurate shop drawings and CAD design solutions for reinforced, precast, post-tensioned and pre-stressed concrete structures. In addition to carrying out basic structural designs for buildings on a regular basis, we also undertake more specialist foundation designs for tunnels, underground tanks, deep basements, etc.

We work closely with the building owners, architects and contractors to understand their design goals to the last detail. We believe in putting absolute focus on specific requirements and save money for our clients through on-time delivery, compliance with regulatory standards and high quality structural CAD services.

Outsource and Save upto 60% on reinforced concrete design & shop drawings requirements!!!

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Low cost 2 Story house design, Construction plan drawings in CAD

2010-02-02T03:28:00.000-08:00

Require reliable & budget engineering consultant to assist in your 2 Story house design planning and construction?

We at Outsourcing Structural Drafting firm undertake conceptual, preliminary and detailed design analysis for 2-Story residential homes. Our team of dedicated structural designers works closely with you or your architect to deliver desired plans and drawings within demanding schedule and budget.

Save 60% of project costs by outsourcing structural design, architectural drawing and cad drawing related requirements to us today!

Benefit from a range of structural engineering services:

Structural load calculations
Design analysis
2D CAD drafting
Paper-to-CAD conversion
3D Modeling
Steelwork detailing
Fabrication shop drawings
Reinforcement concrete design
Rebar detailing & Bar bending schedule
Construction documents
BoM, Material reports & more.

2-story house plans offer two full levels of living space. The layout may vary from the master bedroom being located on the first floor to all bedrooms placed on the second floor. Various layouts, exterior styles and sizes can be available for its design.

Our collection includes 3D plans, additions, affordable plans, concept plans, daylight basement, drive under, duplex apartment, modern kitchens, first-time house buyers, garage, green homes, home additions, luxury homes, one story houses and like.

We have a large portfolio of 2D and 3D drawings formats. We use advanced CAD techniques such as AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, STAAD, etc. to digitize your sketches in digital files such as DGN, DWG, CSV, CNC or DXF.

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Basics of Structural drafting standards, Symbols and Shop drawings

2010-01-26T21:58:00.000-08:00

Structural drafting standards are based on the best practices and on engineering codes set up by The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and The American Standards Institute (ANSI). Structural drawing practices refer to a style or quality of a drawing provided by the individual drafter to the job. It is characterized by crisp black line work, lettering, consistency, and uniformity. The production of precise detail drawings is an art and real engineering accomplishment.

The actual concept of a structural framework should be provided on the architect/engineer's design drawings. These drawings are converted into detail drawings to provide necessary instructions for the shop fabrication and assembly installation of the different structural members. Through the shop drawings the CAD draftsman pass on all technical information required for the shop to fabricate the structural components.

To prepare required drawings with accuracy, the draftsman must have a comprehensive knowledge of the standard engineering specifications, better understanding of the shop fabrication and field erection process, and should have necessary skills for structural drafting. Hence, it is obvious that the structural drafter develop optimum drawing skills.

Drawing Numbers
All structural drawings must be marked using the standard designation. Usually, drawings are numbered consecutively with a letter "S" (S1, S2, etc.)

Drawing Scales
The standard unit for structural dimensions is feet. Usually, the scale is marked as feet and inches. Any scale based on an "Architect's Scale" can be utilized for structural drawings.

Titles
All things on a drawing must have a title such as a plan view, elevation, section, detail, note column, etc. Titles are mentioned bold enough to catch the viewers’ eye. To give prominence, the titles are underlined. Single line, a double line, or a combination of thin and thick lines can be used for underlining.

Dimensioning
The style of dimensioning in structural drafting is the same style used in common architectural drawings. The dimension line is a continuous, unbroken line with the dimension figure placed above the line. Its obvious that to not place the dimension figure below the dimension line.

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Why use AutoCAD Detailing software for Structural Shop drawings?

2010-01-26T21:53:00.000-08:00

AutoCAD has changed the way a steel detailer performs steel detailing work and produce shop drawings for steel structural components. Find below top 5 reasons why you should use AutoCAD structural detailing software for better productivity and accurate detailing of steel and concrete structures.

1. Intelligent Structural Objects
In AutoCAD Structural Detailing, engineers and drafters can create structural steel models or rebar drawings using intelligent objects (such as beams, plates, columns, walls or reinforcement bars) rather than lines and curves. You can virtually cut, lengthen, bend, split, and merge objects. These objects dynamically react to changes and automatically update material takeoffs.

2. Country Specific Detailing Templates
Creating shop drawing documentation depends on regional codes and detailing methods characteristic for each country (especially for reinforced concrete drawings). AutoCAD Structural Detailing software offers templates are based on regional detailing practices such as designations and hatching patterns, in a multitude of countries, helping to ensure adherence to local detailing methods and appropriate elements or material schedules.

3. Regional Databases of Steel Profiles, Materials, and Reinforcement Bar Shapes
AutoCAD Structural Detailing includes multiple databases from a wide range of countries to help ensure that users have the proper locally required elements such as steel sections, materials or rebar shapes.

4. Automatic Views, Cross‐Sections, and Details
AutoCAD Structural Detailing helps to prepare shop drawings by automatically generating elements or building cross‐sections and elevations complete with dimensions and descriptions.

5. Automatic Generation of Complete Shop Drawings
AutoCAD Structural Detailing generates complete workshop drawings (with single parts and assemblies), schedules, and material takeoffs. When design changes are made, the software helps you streamline time‐consuming updates of descriptions and dimensions, offering more data coordination throughout your shop‐drawings set.

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Why use CAD or AutoCAD for Civil engineering design and drafting

2010-01-11T00:54:00.000-08:00

Civil Engineers design and develop modern home and commercial buildings. They design building models and implement those using resources and technologies. Presently, designs are created digitally using computer-aided design (CAD) softwares. CAD drafting has made a civil Engineers job easier and simpler which was much more complex earlier when done manually. CAD softwares such as AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, etc have become an integral part of the industry. In the future advanced and creative features should make CAD softwares more functional and a complete product to fulfill raising expectations and the needs of this industry.

All through the years CAD softwares have always been evolving which resulted in lesser designing time and easier drafting process for the Engineers. Automated CAD drafting creates high-quality designs accurately and faster. The Engineer can analyze the project model, and the changes can be incorporated in design easily, saving a lot of time and money. The functionality of the softwares can be enhanced by integrating it with other useful applications. These advantages of the CAD softwares increase the efficiency of drafting to a great amount. But, CAD softwares also have demerits as it is expensive and training is very essential for AutoCAD drafting.

The civil Engineer can design 2D or 3D building model. 3D modeling compared to 2D drafting is much advanced as it creates more complex objects. AutoCAD 3D softwares are based on solid and parametric modeling, and older wireframe technique. The solid modeling creates basic solid structures. They have limited motion and lack intelligent features. Modern 3D parametric modeling defines other models using advanced geometric features. It employs transmigration operation with which the design can be changed any where. These changes affect other design parts and have to be adjusted accordingly. Therefore, the original design indent becomes important while drafting to avoid corrections and changes in the design. But this problem can be eliminated by explicit modelers.

3D modeling has greater advantages over 2D drafting. 3D designs are faster and of high quality. The rendering aids help to produce a photorealistic, dynamic and accurate design. Manipulations in the 3D design can be done instantly. With 2D design the visualization is difficult, and there is always a possibility of error in the output. In spite of all these shortcomings, 2D CAD softwares are still used in the field of Civil engineering.

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Customized Fabrication Drawings, Steel Shop Fabrication Drawings

2010-01-05T20:39:00.000-08:00

Accurate and Customized shop fabrication drawing services using expert technology tools - all provided at affordable rates!

OSD services has positioned itself as a best choice to provide effective Shop fabrication drawings related services to individual home owners, architects, contractors & structural engineers of all sizes. Using our extensive CAD capabilities, we offer you with precision details for each steel member, its connection details, and the matching list, which enables its appropriate packaging, dispatch and erection at the job site.

We use AutoCAD, Tekla, or SDS tools depending on customer preference and can customize the drawings as per specific marking schemes/presentation (layering, sheet size, text style, etc). Our drawings can also comply with AISC, CISC, BS codes and standards practices as per design requirements.

We are one stop shop for all your Shop Fabrication drawings needs:

Anchor-bolt setting plans
Steel Shop Fabrication drawings
Field and Shop Bolt summary
Erection drawings
3D Modeling & Steel detailing
Steel member detail drawings
Steel Trusses, foundation, base plate & connection details
Miscellaneous structural cad services

Perfect for small to large structures, our structural drawing services combine design flexibility with erection friendly construction.

We provide fabrication drawings for a wide variety of structures:

Individual Homes
Residential buildings
Steel buildings
Bridges
Manufacturing plants
Refineries, Pressure vessels, Water tanks, etc

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Outsource Structural Design Analysis to Expert Consultants in India

2010-01-05T20:33:00.000-08:00

Offering comprehensive Structural Design and Analysis services for steel, concrete & wood structure projects at affordable rates!

OSD services is your preferred Structural Design Consultant to get effective structural design and related analysis services. We can handle the most complex and comprehensive projects in the area of structural steel design, reinforced concrete design and wood structural design with ease.

Our firm has positioned itself as your best choice for CAD design analysis services to serve Structural Engineers, Architects and Building contractors of all sizes. Our structural engineers and drafters are well versed with International codes and industry standards in the field of structural design. Our structural analysis and design services seamlessly integrate with your in-house team in the most cost-effective way possible. We undertake various structural design and analysis assignments including:

Reinforced Concrete Design for structures like buildings, retaining walls, tanks, etc
Structural Steel Design for roof truss, girder, handrail, steel stair, industrial sheds etc
Wooden structures like sheds, residential homes, etc
Replacement Structure Designs for old structures
Validation of Existing Structural Designs
Parking structure design (pre-stressed, post-tensioned structures)
Miscellaneous structural designs

At OSD, we understand the importance of efficient and safe structural design and strive to maintain it. We can convert just about any image, document, photos or prints into editable CAD formats (DWG, DXF, DGN). We constantly endeavor to offer our clients economic structural designs and analysis using latest AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla techniques for superior service and on-time delivery.

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Role of Steel Detailer, Steel Detailing Work and Responsibilities

2010-01-02T01:57:00.000-08:00

A steel detailer is a person who produces detailed drawings for steel fabricators and steel erectors. The detailer prepares detailed plans, drawings and other documents for the manufacture and erection of steel members (columns, beams, braces, trusses, stairs, handrails, joists, metal decking, etc.) used in the construction of buildings, bridges, industrial plants, and non-building structures. A steel detailer's projects are usually commercial, industrial or municipal; residential projects are rarely large enough to require significant amounts of structural steel.

Steel detailers (usually simply called detailers within their field) work closely with architects, engineers, general contractors and steel fabricators. They usually find employment with steel fabricators, engineering firms, or independent steel detailing companies.

There are several different types of steel detailers. Most steel detailers specialize in only one type of detailing. Here is a basic listing of some of the different types of steel detailers.
-> Structural Detailers
-> Bridge Detailers
-> Miscellaneous Detailers
-> Stair Detailers
-> Railing Detailers
-> Rebar Detailers
-> Joist Detailers
-> Deck Detailers
-> Grating Detailers

The responsibilities of a steel detailer can vary widely from region to region as well as from one company to another. Typically, the steel detailer is responsible for producing accurate shop drawings from the contract documents. It is usually the role of the detailer to incorporate the changes into an As-Built set of contract drawings.

As a steel detailer, you must be able to decipher contract drawings and understand the architect and engineers intent. Coordination with other trades is another responsibility of the steel detailer.

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Dedicated Structural Drafters for CAD Structure Drafting Services

2009-12-09T22:55:00.000-08:00

Looking for dedicated structural drafters for your drafting & drawing needs?

Hire skilled cad drafters for structural engineering projects & save on your project costs!

OSD is your preferred outsourcing partner for various kinds of structural engineering related services. Our professionals are well trained and updated with latest CAD techniques such as AutoCAD, Tekla, StruCAD and Revit to deliver drawings in the highest degree of precision, perfection and quality. We are well versed with international layering standards and structural symbols.

We have an expert in-house team of dedicated CAD professionals:

Hire structural drafters
Hire structural designers
Hire steel detailers
Hire 3D modelers

Structural drafters can convert just about any document, photo or prints into editable CAD formats (DWG, DXF, DGN). We can work on almost any type of structures including steel structures, reinforced concrete structures, post-tensioned structures and wooden structures.

A structural drafter can help you in many ways including:

Develop structural drawings from hand-drawn sketches and design data
Use CAD drafting tools to analyze, plan and research structural components
Assist in construction documents and provide drawing sets
Modify drawings as per new specifications and standards
Assist in getting approval from local authorities

At OSD, we have perfected the way we seamlessly communicate with our clients to deliver exceptional CAD drafting and drawing services. We can deliver drawings through emails or FTP server on-demand and with faster turn-around time.

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How Steel Fabricator gets Detailed Cost Estimate for Design?

2009-12-09T22:50:00.000-08:00

As per AISC guidelines, detailed cost estimation is required when the process of developing the construction design documents is completed at least to 50% level. The purpose of this exercise is to provide budgetary control to the fabrication process and to find out areas where additional funds might be needed.

If a significant difference exists between the negotiated fee and the detailed estimate, the plans can be reviewed, and cost-saving measures can be applied to the structural system, detailing or erection.

So how does a steel fabricator develop the ability and expertise to provide conceptual estimates?

Hire or assign an individual with the responsibility of conceptual estimating. For many design-builders and specialty contractors this might not be the same staff member that is experienced at hard-bid estimating.
Allow your conceptual estimator access to historic project files and to the firm’s senior management. Communication and trust is essential between a firm’s estimator and its management.
Develop a spreadsheet with historic bid costs and project parameters. Find old drawings, take-offs and bid sheets. Conceptual estimating is best done with a usable history to draw from.
Invest in technology that enhances the conceptual estimating activity. Acquire a commercially available estimating package or consider utilizing one on a per project basis on the web.
Develop relationships with local structural engineers that may join your firm’s design-build teams. Understand their design approaches, work with them in developing prototype models and discuss the efficiencies of your particular fabricating operation.
Pursue design-build work in a familiar market niche with other firms you have trust. You will have more confidence in providing a conceptual estimate in a market you understand. Trustworthy team members provide honest feedback on estimates.
Always include a statement of scope with any conceptual estimate.
Look at every design-build project as an opportunity to provide the owner with a better project at a lower cost, on a more rapid schedule.

Conceptual estimating is a skill that every design-build team member must have. It is a skill that every fabricator can and must develop—so next time you’re at lunch, your clients can benefit by an estimate that brings their ideas off of the back of a napkin and into the realm of possible projects.

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Take help of Truss Engineering Services for Better Construction

2009-11-26T03:05:00.001-08:00

Truss engineering requires the analysis and design of trusses that are made from wood or steel. Trusses are produced from straight and lean sections of material connected at various points to create a triangular shape. They are basically used to construct a larger structure, with the design and dimensions of the truss adding strength and wind resistance to the overall structure. Trusses can be crafted as planar trusses, which are two-dimensional in shape (most common for roofs and floors) or space trusses which are three-dimensional. A truss design can be conceived as combination of multiple trusses.

The basic function of truss engineering services provider is to analyze and design pre-fabricated trusses for architectural and construction companies. These designs are usually smaller in scale and utilized for roofs and floors in residential buildings. Other companies may design roof trusses and construct onto the structure itself instead of having them pre-made, hence customizing the size and appearance to match with specific structure.

Truss engineering services are most important for the success of Skyscrapers and Bridges. More sophisticated structures may require detailed planning and often a more complex combination of trusses. Towers and Bridges normally use space and planar trusses that are made from wood or metal.

More detailed aspects of truss engineering entail the design of several trusses that are interlinked in a specific shape for a given condition. Typically, the more complex the design, the solid the structure will be. This is essential for the peaks of tall buildings because they are required to resist much stronger wind loads than structures that are near to the base.

Most truss engineers closely work with construction team including architects, drafters and fabricators in related domains. Building and installation of trusses involve careful planning to make sure that the structure is realized with greatest strength under given conditions. This means that all crew members must work in collaboration to ensure that the finished product resembles the original design. Any deviations from the original design may result in an unstable structure that is more prone to failure.

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Basic Roof Trusses Design specifications for Better Construction

2009-11-26T02:58:00.000-08:00

Approximately 75% of homes built today utilize pre-fabricated roof trusses in place of conventional roof rafters to support the roof! Roof trusses are pre-manufactured wood structures which are fabricated in a workshop and carefully designed to support the roof and the load on outside walls.

Ask most engineers today and they will confirm that engineered roof trusses are the only option and are much superior compared to the old roof frames. The major advantage of using pre-fabricated roof trusses are speedy construction and significant cost savings.

In designing roof trusses, the following aspects should be carefully considered:

Fraction of all parts of a joint so that the maximum strength can be achieved throughout
Provide adequate bearing surface to get the compression on the surface well within the safe limits
Spread bolts and rivets so as to provide the greatest resistance with the least cutting away of remaining structural members
Observe that the central axis of each component coincides as much as possible with the line of action of the stress
Examine all members and assemblies for compressive, tensile, transverse and shear forces.

It is very critical that you state correct type, measurements and other details when placing an order for roof trusses. General mistakes include incorrect specifications and less attention to the design aspects of roof trusses before fabrication.

Basic specifications needed when ordering roof trusses for your home or structure include:

Truss Type
Truss Span (Length of the bottom chord)
Number of Trusses
Truss Bearing Width
Design Load (Live, wind, dead and other loads to which the trusses are subjected)
Overhang Length (Space between the bottom edges of the top and bottom chords)
End Cut (square or plumb cut)
Heel Height (Space between the top of the top chord and the bottom of the bottom chord)
Roof Slope, etc

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Simplified CAD Design and Drafting Services for Structural Projects

2009-11-20T03:01:00.000-08:00

Looking for CAD drafting and design outsourcing provider for your structural assignments?

OSD drafting is full-service CAD design and drafting outsourcing consultant based in India and has successfully completed hundreds of CAD drafting projects for a wide range of clients and in many locations worldwide. The company has positioned itself as your best choice for CAD drafting services and outsourcing for Architects, Structural Engineers and Building owners of all sizes.

We offer simplified CAD design drafting services including:
-> Construction Drawings
-> Paper to CAD conversion
-> File Format Conversion Services
-> Submittal Drawings
-> 3D Design Modeling
-> As-Built Drawings
-> Design Drawings

We can convert just about any document, scans, plans or prints into editable CAD formats (DWG, DXF, DGN). Our CAD conversion guarantee 99.99% accuracy and we use a mix of both manual and software vectorization processes to achieve the best results possible. We can deliver optimum solutions for various types of structures such as Steel, Wood, Timber or Concrete in compliance with industry or company specific standards.

Simplified workflow to fulfill your project needs:
1. Obtain full understanding of your project requirements
2. Propose cost-effective solutions
3. Prepare drafts of the construction documents/drawings as per your specifications and submit for approval
4. Deliver the final design drawings through FTP, E-mails or automated online workflow system

We have perfected the way we seamlessly communicate with our clients to deliver exceptional CAD services.

Benefits of outsourcing your requirements to OSD:
# Reasonable prices
# 100% accuracy using in drawings using standard layering & latest technology
# On demand quick turnaround time on your projects
# Skilled team of professionals having years of experience in construction documentation/drawings
# Each project undergoes strict quality check before delivery

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Low Cost Truss Design, CAD Drafting & Truss Engineering services

2009-11-20T02:57:00.000-08:00

OSD Engineering focus on providing quality Truss Design, CAD Drafting and related engineering services for residential, commercial and industrial structures. Having rich experience of working on wide variety of projects enables us to work with builders of all sizes to bring concepts into reality. We work closely with architects, contractors and fabricators to help reduce costs and meet your deadlines.

With the set of Architectural drawings, we can produce layouts, engineered truss drawings and price estimations for construction purpose. Our skilled professionals are experienced enough to provide detailed truss placement drawings and engineered truss drawings. We design each truss as per design specifications depending on regional building codes. Special loading like moving office load, drift load, etc are also taken into account while designing these trusses.

We offer affordable truss engineering related services including:
# Layout
# Structural analysis & calculations
# Truss placement drawings
# Engineered roof & floor truss drawings
# Component schedules

We can estimate & design all types of trusses such as Long span trusses, Barn trusses, Attic trusses, Roof trusses, Floor trusses, Scissor trusses, etc along with required panels and connections. Our drafters utilize proven methods, industry standards and the latest CAD techniques to deliver accurate & code-compliant drawings regardless of project size. Save significant cost and time by hiring us on fixed or man-hour basis for your offshore projects.

Save upto 60% by outsourcing Truss engineering design and drafting related requirements to us today!

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Effective Structural Modeling Services, Structural 3D Model Samples

2009-11-13T00:29:00.000-08:00

Structural 3D modeling is a fundamental part in structural engineering. It helps builders and contractors save time and cost by realizing structures well before they are built. It includes vital information such as geometrical dimensions, surface geologic data, load considerations, possible clash detection and fault analysis including tension transfer & mechanical interaction.

With help of structural 3D models you can clearly visualize and get perfect idea on how your model will look in real-life. Our team of expert 3D modelers, drafters and designers are well versed with latest CAD technologies like StruCAD, Tekla structures, Revit structures, 3Ds Max and Sketch up to render 3D models for efficient structural analysis, BIM and detailing.

We at OSD offer comprehensive Structural 3D modeling service including

Steel structures
Wooden Frame structure
Reinforced Concrete structures
Post-tensioned structures
Precast Concrete structures
Pre-stress structures
Masonry structures, etc.

We offer 3D modeling solutions that can be used to enhance product/structure visualization and preview architectural structures or prototype to expand customer’s imaginative capability. We cater to a cross-section of customers like Architects, Structural engineers, Civil engineering firms, Structural consultants, Steel detailers and Metal fabricators.

You can send us inputs in the form of JPEG, TIFF, scanned photos, AutoCAD files, Revit files, PDF files or hand-drawn sketches and we will convert them into 100% accurate structural 3D models. We consider and discuss all the design factors (such as aesthetic, functional and load calculations) with your architect and roof truss engineer to increase overall productivity.

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Building Information Models (BIM) for Sustainable Building Designs

2009-10-29T23:57:00.000-07:00

As building information modeling (BIM) matures into the promise of its potential of easing interoperability, saving time, and reducing mistakes, so, too, does sustainable design grow in popularity, sophistication, and importance.

I think that many of us are looking to sustainable design as a natural fit because of the possibility of inventorying data using measurable outcomes for lifecycle costs or building energy performance. There are people working really hard to get good work out there, but it’s been slow.

I think the more communication that can happen on BIM system, the better. There are a lot of urgent issues surrounding BIM, but this is one of the most urgent. There’s so much data and research involved in achieving any of those goals and clearly BIM would be a way that we could track and predict for design. That is extremely data heavy, and that’s where we need the capacity of the building information models.

For some practitioners, having BIM built in is fine and that’s mainly what they need, but for other people trying to get to more complex buildings or in very specialized situations, there are reasons that they would want to break it off or use something different. Then, too, people just have their personal preferences of interface with what they like. Ideally, I think it’d be both embedded and interoperable because there are some people who are more advanced who like to tweak the script and know what they want, and there are other people that just want the basic general analysis.

So philosophically one could argue that everyone should work with the software they’re most comfortable with and the most important thing is that the database remains consistent and consistently readable. You’re just using a different set of tools within the same program. They’re both viable options, but I really don’t know what’s best. We’re in such early stages right now that we have a little bit of everything going on, but the problem is not ideal and the add-on programs are not talking to each other that well, so it’s a bit of a mess.

BIM software has specific tools that are starting to become really helpful. For example it has a nice interactive tool for window orientation and overhang, and it gives you some basic values and quick calculations to offset things like window sizes change. Small things like that begin to help the designers and generally build up the awareness of the energy usage.

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Looking for Effective Roof Truss Dimensions? Read more...

2009-10-23T04:13:00.000-07:00

Roof-truss solutions, residential or commercial, require accurate roof truss dimensions that meet or exceed wind, weight-loading and deflection criteria. A roof truss can make complex roofs easier to construct offering a comprehensive system of girders, ceilings, bearing walls and intersecting trusses. The system removes beams and posts and facilitates clear-span floor plans. Precision roof truss calculation and dimensions can save time and cost while employing efficient roofing system for home or industrial structure.

OSD offers affordable roof truss design support services such as:

Complete analysis of wood, metal, timber or concrete tile roofing
Roof truss dimensions as per the fabrication standards
Economy of materials, as roof trusses can use up to 40% less material than a conventional made-on-site roof
Reduced labor costs on site, due to the amount of prefabrication
Quick erection of the roof structure, enabling other trades to commence quickly
Space saving on site, with no need for timber storage or carpentry work areas.

Due to the commercial limits of available truss sections, limitations for height and length, and manufacturing restrictions of the pressing machinery, there are limitations on the physical dimensions of the trusses. We would suggest that you consult one of our expert designers as early as possible regarding the design of your roof. Our designers will work closely with your architect to reach the ideal solution.

Whatever your project, from the simplest home roofing systems to complex residential or commercial projects, we can save cost and meet your construction deadlines. We discuss all the factors (including aesthetic, functional and load considerations) with your architect and roof truss engineer before providing accurate dimensions and analysis for your project.

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Benefit of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Structural Engineering

2009-10-23T04:10:00.000-07:00

Traditionally structural processes begin with the architectural document set, be it paper or CAD-based. The structural engineering team interprets the architectural design to create an overall structural design and then create specialized analytical models, using different software applications for the multiple type of structural analysis required for the project, gravity, dynamic and wind analysis. In parallel, the structural drafters create yet another representation of the building in the construction process – creating multiple drawings of the same information.

This traditional workflow results in multiple models that are not coordinated, requiring manual efforts to keep them in sync. Opportunities for errors abound. For instance, one of the analysis program prompts a change to a structural column, but the structural drafter misses the change, so the analytical representation does not match with the physical representation. The documentation falls out of sync. The other analytical models become outdated, the downstream analyses are compromised, and the validity of the design suffers.

CAD applications such as Revit, AutoCAD and Tekla allow engineers and designers to create a single building model combining a physical representation of the building which is fully associated with an analytical presentation. The building model is used for the complete production of construction documents and can be used for different types of analysis.

The physical representation denotes the physical layout of the structure in the building – beams, columns, walls, footings, etc. It also drives construction documentation. As the physical representation develops, the analytical representation is created automatically, containing the necessary data needed for third-party analysis applications. The analytical representation is an abstract 3D digital model used for structural analysis.

In building information modeling every view, drawing sheet and schedule is direct representation of the same underlying database. Users can explore different structural systems and alternate design options from within the same model. As the design team makes changes to the building structure, the parametric change technology within Revit Structure automatically coordinates the changes across all other representations of the project. As a result, the design model, design options, and documentation stay coordinated, consistent and complete.

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Benefit from Revit Structure/AutoCAD for Building Information Modeling (BIM)

2009-10-23T04:07:00.000-07:00

Structural engineering companies using Revit Structure software can effectively manage their design and documentation with the architect – controlling digital representations from multiple design sources, especially AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture software. With the wide acceptance of AutoCAD and over 300,000 users across the world, structural drafters/engineers will find several opportunities to utilize Revit Structure to collaborate with architects using the intelligent building objects (in DWG format)from AutoCAD Architecture.

One critical part of a structural engineer’s job to share design data and information with the rest of design team together with the architect. To fulfill this requirement, Revit Structure provides a variety of collaboration modes such as:

1> Exporting/Importing standard CAD files (such as DWG, DGN, DXF)

2> Linking of files to/from AutoCAD Architecture

3> Linking completely to an existing Revit Architecture building model

The most obvious starting point for any structural engineer is 2D CAD files provided by the architect. Any CAD software/system that supports DWG, DGN, DXF formats can work efficiently with Revit Structure. Revit structure allows engineer to link and import DWG, DGN, DXF files directly into Revit Structure. If the 2D CAD file is linked while being imported, it stays within Revit Structure as a set and can be refreshed if the architect provides an updated version. Imported geometry can be converted directly to generate new structural members.

Revit Structure has the ability to export these same 2D CAD formats – not only because this is the format often needed to pass on to the rest of the design team, but also some contractors demand the delivery of digital documentation in these formats. Revit structure can provide DWG deliverables just as AutoCAD software can, creating layered and well-organized DWG files using any industry standard the engineer wants.

Revit Structure and AutoCAD Architecture have remarkably solid integration, allowing additional benefits to structural and architectural firms using these systems together. Usually the structural engineer will begin the design process using the 2D CAD files and if required can also import the AutoCAD architectural model straight into Revit Structure, using the architect’s model for design reference. And for better co-ordination with architects and rest of the team, Revit Structure exports structural members as intelligent building objects resident to AutoCAD Architecture.

The use of building information model (BIM) provides structural companies a complete modeling environment for evaluation and documentation – so that structural design and documentation are always coordinated, uniform and all-inclusive. Sharing the structural details of building information model with architects further coordinates the building design and documentation – a wining combination for all stake-holders participating in the building design and construction process.

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Affordable Drafting Services for Steel, Timber & Concrete Structures

2009-10-15T23:24:00.000-07:00

OSD Engineering services focus on providing accurate, time-bound and affordable CAD Drafting and detailing services for Steel, Timber and Concrete and Prefabricated structures. Our team of skilled draughts men & civil engineering professionals can convert your hand-drawn sketches/scribbles, existing paper drawings and design data into a set of complete structural details in CAD and related design information.

We carry out a detailed study the structure including structural symbols, dimensioning, design, and aspect drawing of steel and other structures. Structural drafting services can be beneficial for structure plans, design development, architectural services, construction documents and thus helping you to save costs of your project costs. Our services include both CAD tools and at times specially built hardware that assist architects and engineers in the building & construction industry internationally.

At OSD we use our center competencies, rich experience and domain expertise to offer you superior structural drafting and detailing services in quicker turn around time and at less cost. Our drafters and detailers have wide-ranging area experience and skills to deliver structural drawings in compliance with industry standards and specific guidelines.

We use latest StruCAD, AutoCAD, Microstation, Tekla (X-steel), and Solidworks software to provide CAD conversion and drawings with high accuracy and services that will repeatedly exceed their prospect. Throughout all phases of your project life cycle - from concept to construction, we can supply key information and drawings to help meet your construction goals.

Save upto 60% of your costs by outsourcing Structural Drafting and Drawings related requirements to us today!

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Steel Roof Truss Design, Truss Design Drawings Services

2009-10-15T23:22:00.000-07:00

Engineered roof trusses are the most preferred choice of builders today and are far better than the old roof frames. The primary advantages of using pre-fabricated roof trusses are construction speed and cost savings. Each type of roof truss is designed to suit specific structural and aesthetic needs of a home or building. It is important to understand different types of roof truss designs when planning a new home to achieve better performance and aesthetics for your home’s roof.

OSD Engineering services focus on providing accurate, time-bound and affordable CAD detailing and Drawings services for Steel and Prefabricated roof trusses. Our team of skilled draughts men & structural engineering professionals can convert your hand-drawn sketches/scribbles, existing paper drawings and design data into a set of complete structural details in CAD and deliver editable, multi-layered drawings in DWG, DGN, DXF, etc format.

Detailed aesthetic, functional and load considerations are required while choosing the best roof truss design for a given roof shape, size and installation complexity. We discuss all of these factors with your architect and roof truss engineer before providing CAD drawings of roof trusses for any new home or major remodeling project.

Using advanced CAD technology (AutoCAD, Revit, StruCAD, Microstation) and 3D Imaging, we provide unique framing details and expressions in quicker turnaround time. Whatever truss type you need – we have the expertise and design software to bring it to life. Our truss design experts work with your exact loading specifications to consistently provide you with precision built, custom trusses, time and time again!

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Modern Structural Drafting Process and Structural CAD Drafting

2009-10-10T04:10:00.001-07:00

Every building or industrial structure – be it a home, skyscraper or bridge - requires a set of design and drafting diagrams to demonstrate it in detail. Structures are meticulously designed by a team of structural engineers and structural draftsmen. The process of structural drafting serves as the link between contractor and structural engineers. Traditionally structural drafting involves hand drawing of design and blueprints, but with the invent of computer-aided design (CAD) systems, almost all design work is now carried out over computers. Modern structural draftsman use sophisticated CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, StruCADD to develop detailed designs and drawings from hand-drawn sketches.

Structural drafters assist the work of architects and civil engineers by preparing and providing necessary technical drawings. Applying regional building codes and industry standards, they carry out calculations, cost estimates and research prior to crafting designs. Structural drawings technically show the details of structures; state materials to be used and processes to be undertaken. Most structural drafters specialize in specific domains such as residential or commercial or by the type of material used like steel, concrete or wood.

The process of structural drafting typically involves study of drafts, instructions and information from the architect or engineer; drafting of layouts for the planned structure; checking and validation of structural drawings to conform to design data and specifications; preparation of construction documents, material and cost estimations. One has to make sure that safety and design standards are followed and drawings get approved from the local authorities for critical projects.

CAD tools generate practical geometric models of objects which can simulate and evaluate the effects and potential drawback of designs. CAD system organizes drawings electronically so that modifications, duplications and variations can be performed with ease. Although structural drafters use CAD to a great extent, it is still a computer tool. This means the structural drafter must have thorough knowledge of drafting skills and industry standards in addition to necessary CAD skills.

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Offering Concrete Drawings, Concrete Structure Drawing at Low Cost

2009-10-10T04:05:00.000-07:00

Get accurate construction drawings for residential and commercial projects at affordable rates!

OSD India specializes in providing wide variety of concrete structure drawings as per client’s guidelines, specifications, standards and country specific codes. We work closely with architects, civil engineers and building contractors to deliver solutions drafted and detailed with due consideration on the every minute detail for concrete structures such as industrial concrete basements, clarifiers, retaining walls, cooling towers, containment dikes with due consideration on every minute detail.

We provide accurate and effective drawings for various concrete structures such as:

Concrete structure drawings
Concrete foundation drawings
Concrete slab drawings
Concrete shallow, raft, pile footing drawings
Concrete framing plans
Precast concrete drawings
Reinforced concrete drawings
RCC joint and slab details, etc.

We use StruCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, Revit, Tekla, Solid Works, AutoCAD software to deliver drawings in multi-layered and editable formats such as DXF, DWG, DGN, PDF and TIFF from hand-drawn sketches, scribbles and image files. Our solutions are tailor-made to your needs or specifications and we can customize our process to any scale as required.

Our skilled and experienced team of drafting professionals and engineers quickly understand your requirements and can undertake other activities related to concrete structure such as static calculations for planning & building permission, placing & formwork drawings, cut & bend lists for reinforcing, steel construction drawings, static load capacity reports and seismic & stability calculations.

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Concrete Detailing, Drawings & Dimensions - Basic Considerations

2009-09-25T23:18:00.000-07:00

For a structural engineer and erection crew concrete detailing and drawings play important role in the overall success of the building or structural project. Concrete detail drawings must present the physical dimensions of a concrete structure and should incorporate well-defined construction sequence stipulated by the designer. It is essential that adequate information is shown to facilitate easy calculation of concrete quantities required to build and erect the framework.

For example construction joints, cast-in metal job, formed holes and important layers of bulk concrete must be shown. The Positions of cast-in metal work and formed holes must be adequately dimensioned to allow their accurate positioning inside the structural formwork.

The standard fillets and chamfers should not be detailed and shown on minor scale sections and views. In most cases the top surface of abutment headstocks and sill beams should be detailed to achieve a downward slop of around 3% from the front face to the curtain wall.

Plan views are useful in illustrating the location of some elements like headstocks, columns, footings, etc. They may also be used to show modifications, co-ordinates and some reference markings. Plan views must be drawn as a horizontal view kept directly above the element under consideration.

Elevations must be drawn as a view seen from a perpendicular plane directly in front of the element under consideration and shall be estimated from the elements plan view.

Sections must be drawn as a view from a cutting plane placed through an element FORMERLY drawn as a plan or elevation. Typically, only the details at the cutting plane of the section shall be shown, but details beyond the cutting plane may be incorporated provided that the used details are not perplexing to the basic details being shown.

Construction joints are not allowed in pre-stressed concrete pieces unless otherwise specified by the designer. If required, such construction joints should be detailed on the concrete drawings. At the same time, the aesthetic aspect of construction joints must also be considered as and when required by the architect.

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