Description of Elements of Typical Structures (Macros)

The current version of Autodesk AutoCAD Structural Detailing - Steel offers the following types of parametric structures (macros used for definition of steel structure elements):

• Multispan Frame

  Geometry

  Profiles

• Roof truss

  Geometry

  Chords

  Verticals

  Diagonals

• Bracing

  Gusset plates

  Central plate

  Diagonals

  Bolts/Welds

  Angles

  Tubes

  Battens

  Offsets

  Strut

  Rods / Turnbuckle

• Stairs

  Geometry

  Step distribution

  Step definition

  Landing

• Spiral stairs

  General

  Steps

  Base plate

  Railing

• Staircase

  General

  Steps

  Grates

  Staircase landings and flights of stairs

• Railing

  Geometry

  Profiles

  Details

  Rails

  Intermediate posts

  Fixing

  Kick plates

• Ladder

  Position

  Vertical bars

  Rungs

  Connections

• Cage

  Shape

  Details

  Exit

• Column (plate girder)

  Geometry

  Parts

  Welds

• Beam (plate girder)

  Geometry/Parts

  Welds

• Multisegment beam (plate girder)

  General

  Segments

• Compound profile

  Cross-section

  Battens

  Welds

• Special profile: castellated beam

  Castellated beam - definition

• Steel grate distribution

  General

  Grates

  Offsets

• Purlin distribution

  Purlins

  Brace rods

  Dividing

• Brace

  General

  Connection to girder

  Connection to purlin.

  The Development pipe macro is also available.

See also:

Example of 3D frame definition

Example of frame bracing definition

Example of ladder definition

Example of cage definition

Example of plate girder (beam) definition