To plan a structural layout and to create grids using TSD
Ans 1:-
Aim:- to summarize the user interface in TSD
- Project workspace:-
- Open the Tekla software and click on new from file option
- We get the project work space we can access it.
- Scene Content
- On the project workspace , we can see there is an option at the right side of interface called scene content
- Create two scene views:
- On the project interface we see two options at the top, base 2D and Structure 3D
- LOADING DROP LIST
- TO Obtain the loading drop list , click on the loading option left of project interface
- Property Windows
- There is an option called properties windows below project settings
- Click on it and we get the different options which can be used to assign to the object
Ans 2:
Aim:- To create a new TSD and set up settings for a steel building to have a member grade FE410and concrete grade of M30 as per IS codes. The covers for members to be as per the following input:-
MEMEBERS IN CONTACT WITH GROUND ABOVE GROUND
Column 50 mm 40 mm
Slab 30 mm 25 mm
Pile cap 75 mm
Foundation 50 mm
- First select the material under home tab

- To change the nominal cover of components, go to setting and select structure default, change the cover as given In option ,
Nominal cover below ground
Ans 3:-
Aim:- To study the given drawings and to locate the columns beam and develop a hand sketch for each plan
- Symmetry and uniformity of column is very important for all layouts
- First provide 4 columns at 4 intersections along the last grid or line
- Similarity is maintained for all 4 grids throughout the plan
- All these columns are connected by primary beams


Ans 4:- Aim:- To model the grid lines and construction levels as per given drawings
- Open Tekla ,go to construction levels and make the settings as GF to roof
Change the spacing between foundation and GF as 500 mm and enter the spacing of rest floors 
- To make the grids as fig 1. Go to gride line and draw a horizontal grid

- New select the parallel option from the same and click the previous line
- Enter the spacing as given in the grid plan , repeat the same procedure for the entire layout

- Open Tekla ,go to construction levels and make the settings as GF to roof