PRIMARY TRAINING COURSE, CONCRETE *

The primary training course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills to get you started with Tekla Structures.

This course is aimed at new customers looking to implement Tekla Structures Concrete Detailing software, either for the first time or as a new user to a company with an existing Tekla licence. We run the courses informally but professionally, with the understanding that not everybody learns at the same rate or works on the same type of projects.

We encourage interaction and innovation during the course while ensuring you understand the best methods to achieve your goals. On the first day we start the course with an introduction to Tekla, a brief demonstration of the software and an overview of the week. Starting with the basics you will continue through to more advanced techniques as the week progresses.

Prerequisites: Some industry knowledge and a willingness to learn. We advise that you work through our interactive tutorials, First Steps with Tekla Structures and First Steps with BIM

You will learn the following:

• Modelling of all parts, beams, columns, walls, hollowcore etc.
• Modelling of reinforcement and cast-in items
• Modelling of connections and features for concrete parts and to a steel structure using macros and user defined connections
• How to create hardware / embedments
• An overview of different hardware catalogues
• Simple components and adding some basic intelligence
• Sketching of profiles
• Navigation of the modelling environment and visualisation of the model
• Creation of cast unit (for precast) and reinforcement drawings
• Creation of general arrangement drawings
• Generation of material and hardware reports as well as bar bending schedules
• Generation of machine data for automated manufacturing
• Issuing procedure for models and management of drawings
• User attributes and how to use them
• Phasing and Lotting
• Simple drawing templates
• Basic interoperability with other modelling and design software
• Tekla BIMsight

You will take away:

• The confidence and skills to be productive on your return to the office
• Insight into the potential of what can be achieved with Tekla Structures
• An introduction to BIM and BIM processes
• Knowledge of how to contact Tekla Support and use our support tool
• A Tekla Extranet account and knowledge of its benefits
• Simple drawing settings (for new customers)
• A certificate to confirm completion of training
• New relationships with your fellow trainees and with Tekla
• The opportunity to tell us how we can improve.

* All courses are to be held at Tekla premises, unless otherwise stated. Tekla reserves the right to change, alter or cancel published dates without liability. Due to the evolving nature of our training courses and our commitment to continuous improvement initiatives, Tekla reserve the right to change the course content and/or trainer, at any time in line with market demands. All our fees are inclusive of course materials, refreshments and lunch and exclude all other meals, accommodation and transportation. Funding may be available for courses through your local council.