Structural Drafting Central Coast

 Structural Drafting Central Coast Supported by Engineering-Grade 3D Laser Scanning Structural drafting projects often begin with existing drawings, site measurements and assumptions about what has been constructed. Unfortunately, existing drawings do not always represent current site conditions. Structures may have been modified, equipment may have been relocated, services may have been installed and previous changes may not have been properly documented. For industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects on the Central Coast, these inconsistencies can create significant problems during design, fabrication and installation. Hamilton By Design combines structural drafting with engineering-grade 3D laser scanning across Australia to provide project teams with accurate information about existing structures and surrounding site conditions. This allows structural drawings to be developed using measured site data rather than relying entirely on old drawings or limited manual measur...

Problems usually arise because the dimensions, connection points or surrounding site conditions were not fully understood before fabrication began. An existing column may not be exactly where the old drawing shows it. A floor may not be level. Pipework, cable trays or handrails may obstruct the proposed installation. A fabricated platform may be correct according to the drawing but still be impossible to install within the available space. For Central Coast fabrication projects, 3D laser scanning can provide structural drafters, engineers and fabricators with a measurable digital record of the actual site before material is ordered or cut. Turning Existing Site Conditions into Reliable Drafting Information Traditional site measurement remains useful, but complex industrial and brownfield environments can be difficult to document using only tape measurements, photographs and hand sketches. Important details can easily be missed, including: Existing beam and column positions Floor and pl...