Practice Exercise: Structural Framing Systems

Linked Student
Jayce Martinez
Created
Feb 23, 2023 9:54 PM
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https://acc.autodesk.com/docs/files/projects/a1aab0b7-fb90-4335-b850-011955780722?folderUrn=urn%3Aadsk.wipprod%3Afs.folder%3Aco.P8DDWKlRQ1uGKgDKK6vc_g&entityId=urn%3Aadsk.wipprod%3Afs.file%3Avf.mZwskZ8mT96ZnCG70v8Dhg%3Fversion%3D1&viewModel=detail&moduleId=folders
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Screenshot of Interior View of Merged Model

My Steel Structural Framing System consists of:

  • W10x49 steel columns
  • W12x26 steel beams

I selected the aforementioned materials since steel is very commonly used within the construction of commercial buildings for increased durability and sturdiness.

This is an interior view of my steel structural framing design integrated into the architectural model. Although I attempted my best to avoid blocking stairways and openings, it was very challenging, and overlap was unavoidable in certain areas.
This is an interior view of my steel structural framing design integrated into the architectural model. Although I attempted my best to avoid blocking stairways and openings, it was very challenging, and overlap was unavoidable in certain areas.
Another view of the interior space. The steel columns are more visible here.
Another view of the interior space. The steel columns are more visible here.
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When developing my structural framing system, it became evident how imperative it is that the design is seamlessly woven into the architectural model, otherwise design issues emerge. My strategy revolved around developing my grid, then framing the outer parts of the building and working my way in towards the center point. This practice exercise was incredibly helpful in teaching me how to sharpen my design skills since I had to take into consideration the merging of two models, which was a considerable challenge in itself. During my next rodeo, I will approach my strategy a bit different — I will focus on designing higher ceilings to ensure I am able to hide the beams within my design.

This is the modified floorplan after integrating my structural steel framing model.
This is the modified floorplan after integrating my structural steel framing model.