Case Study Project

The case study project for this guide can be seen in the images below. We will look at one section of the upper floor shown in the red box.

Step 1: Create a Floor Outline

1. Import the building drawings into a CAD program and select a part to design. Here we are looking at part of the upper floor. For example it might look like this:
2. Start a new Layer and trace the border of the floor. Optionally include internal walls where columns can be placed. Delete all other Layers from the file and save to a DXF file.
   The Layer by itself might look like this:

Step 2: Upload Files

1. Under the GLOBAL section upload a Reference Drawing and Level Outline
   The resulting page might look like this:

Step 3: Design

1. At the top of the page add some options or select a system to your choice.
2. Click [Design Option]
   The resulting page might look like this:
3. Adjust column locations or Max Spans to see the effect on beam sizes.
   The resulting page might look like this:
4. Print Reports, Download CAD or Engineering Drawings