Introduction

Module(s): Structural Precast Elements

Structural precast elements, which are also called i-Parts, complement slab and wall element design. They include a lot of advantages of automatic slab and wall element design using circulation systems.

• You can enter structural precast elements from scratch by specifying parameters. Alternatively, you can use an architectural element or even a 3D solid, for example, a column created with Concrete Construction in the 3D Modeling module.
• Regardless of which approach you choose, the i-Parts created are given attributes for design, production, logistics and invoicing. Depending on the type of precast element, these attributes are predefined or freely definable. They may also come from an ERP system. As a result, the values are calculated automatically and can be used for analyses in lists and reports.
• Structural precast elements optimize design and production. Using the algorithm for rearranging precast elements in Allplan, you can compare precast elements to find out whether their outlines, reinforcement, fixtures and attributes are identical. So you can see any differences at any early stage in the design process, enabling you to combine components and optimize quantities.
• The points where the different precast elements meet are a challenge to design and production. New methods automate the design process, ensuring that the elements fit and the components interact perfectly. In other words, everything updates automatically to reflect any changes you make to the design.
• Thanks to element plans for structural precast elements, you can generate plans quickly and easily. You only need to define the layout once. You can select a different layout for each type of precast element. Once you have done this, you can generate the element plans with one mouse click. Associative views and sections are generated automatically in element plans. All that remains is to enter the reinforcement and fixtures. As with walls and slabs, lists and reports update automatically.
• Reinforcement and fixtures you enter in views and sections in element plans are immediately visible in the model. Update mechanisms ensure that model and layouts are always up-to-date and consistent.
• The results are available as lists and reports as usual in Allplan. Of course, you can also transfer the results via interfaces to other programs.
• For i-Parts, you can generate UNITECHNIK files straight from Allplan.