Tropicana Pavilion Light Shed: Structural Design for a Mixed-Use Steel Facility
Introduction
Key Challenges
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The mixed-use nature of the facility brought complexity in aligning residential and industrial design needs within a single steel structure.
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Initial structural drawings revealed conflicts with the architectural plans that could impact both constructability and compliance.
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Coordinating across disciplines to resolve BIM clashes and streamline the detailing process was essential to avoid downstream delays.
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Steel connection design needed to balance structural safety with ease of fabrication, especially considering the constraints of prefabrication and on-site assembly timelines.
Approaches and Solutions
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Gsource conducted a detailed BIM coordination process using Navisworks and Revit, resolving all clashes between architectural and structural components early in the design stage.
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Structural connections were simplified without compromising performance, reducing fabrication complexity and minimizing welding requirements on site.
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Our engineering team ensured full compliance with AISC 360-16, validating the design through structural analysis and load path evaluations.
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A comprehensive set of shop and erection drawings was prepared, supplemented by structural design verification reports to support the permit application.
Final Outcome
Gsource delivered clash-free structural documentation, including verified shop and erection drawings, enabling the client to proceed confidently into the fabrication and permitting phases.
Client Overview
The client is a multidisciplinary design-build firm specializing in light industrial structures with integrated residential functionality.
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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