The precast building was designed to protect the new automated distribution substation of Barueri City – Sao Paulo State. Pedreira Engenharia was contracted to develop the building project, structural analysis and rebar detailing drawings.
In partnership with the precast producer (Leonardi – Sistemas Pré-fabricados), Pedreira Engenharia spent 4 months to develop the whole project from the conceptual phase to construction and rebar detailing drawings. The architectural façade panel, irregular geometries and large amount of different elements are some highlights of the project. Tekla Structures played a key role towards the success of this precast project.
Challenges and success factors
2018-LEONARDI-MPO was the first project developed by Pedreira using Tekla Structures. For this reason, it was necessary to create custom components and layouts. As Pedreira was using Primary licenses, the biggest challenge was the division of the project into separated smaller models and to export them into separate IFC files. Next, these IFC were imported as reference files to overcome the license limitation.
BIM, Tekla Software and Trimble
With Tekla Structures, it was possible to develop complete precast BIM projects. During the modeling phase, many interference problems between parts, elements and rebar were solved. Reports of material, rebar and embeds were created with precision.
With Tekla BIMsight, all participants were able to review the models, make comments and check possible errors.
With Tekla Model Sharing tool, 3 designers located in separate places were able to develop the project at the same time. Those features were very important to the success of the project.
Project in numbers
Industrial building of 63m x 31m x 21.5m (length, width and height). Internal ceiling with height of 13m. Concrete volume of 745m3. Building number of elements: 88 pillars, 61 beams and 228 panels. 20 different types of connections, 4,828 steel components (plates, embedded, bolts, nuts and washers).
About the company
Pedreira Engenharia is a consulting office specialized in precast, cast in place concrete masonry and prestressed concrete projects. It is an active member of ABECE – Brazilian Association of Structural Engineering and Consulting. Pedreira’s mission is to adopt the best construction solutions for its customers. With some Brazilian construction awards gained along its history, Pedreira is glad to participate in the first Brazilian Tekla BIM Awards.
