Precision Panel Design and Coordination for Prefabricated Steel Structure
Introduction
Key Challenges
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The complexity of designing prefabricated steel panels for a multi-story structure required an exacting approach to joint detailing and load validation.
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Panel joints needed to be optimized not just for strength and deflection, but also for ease of transport and installation across different building zones.
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During BIM coordination, clashes were detected between the panel layouts and embedded MEP elements, requiring proactive resolution to prevent delays.
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Adhering strictly to AISC 360-16 standards while balancing fabrication efficiency with on-site construction feasibility added technical rigor to the task.
Approaches and Solutions
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Our structural engineers conducted detailed load and deflection analysis using AISC 360-16, optimizing each panel’s configuration for strength, durability, and manufacturability.
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Joints were carefully designed to reduce on-site welding needs and simplify crane handling during installation.
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Using architectural and structural layouts, Gsource created fully annotated shop drawings and panel erection plans, ensuring seamless handoff to the fabrication team.
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All coordination clashes were resolved using BIM modeling tools, ensuring panels aligned precisely with MEP and architectural systems.
Final Outcome
Gsource delivered a complete package including shop and panel erection drawings, validated connection details, and structural load reports ready for prefabrication and site execution.
Client Overview
The client is a structural engineering and fabrication company specializing in modular steel construction across residential and industrial sectors.
Pavan Mulik is the Vice President of Operations at Gsource Technologies and also serves as Account Manager for Structural and Mechanical Design. With extensive expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, and BIM, he excels at managing complex workflows and driving cross-functional collaboration. His strategic approach ensures smooth project execution at any scale. Outside work, he enjoys exploring landscapes and architectural marvels for inspiration.
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