Precision Panel Design and Coordination for Prefabricated Steel Structure

Key Challenges

• The complexity of designing prefabricated steel panels for a multi-story structure required an exacting approach to joint detailing and load validation.

• Panel joints needed to be optimized not just for strength and deflection, but also for ease of transport and installation across different building zones.

• During BIM coordination, clashes were detected between the panel layouts and embedded MEP elements, requiring proactive resolution to prevent delays.

• 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

• Our structural engineers conducted detailed load and deflection analysis using AISC 360-16, optimizing each panel’s configuration for strength, durability, and manufacturability.

• Joints were carefully designed to reduce on-site welding needs and simplify crane handling during installation.

• Using architectural and structural layouts, Gsource created fully annotated shop drawings and panel erection plans, ensuring seamless handoff to the fabrication team.

• All coordination clashes were resolved using BIM modeling tools, ensuring panels aligned precisely with MEP and architectural systems.