Structural Design – AVL ENGINEERING BUREAU

AVL Engineering Bureau provides structural engineering services. We are experienced in the design of complex steel and concrete structures for industrial, commercial and residential projects. Please check out our portfolio.

Our service is not just about providing you with drawings and calculations. We care about the most efficient and durable design and our aim is to support you at every stage of the design, approval and construction process. As projects progress, you will receive timely updates, progress sets and reports. During construction, we review shop drawings provided by suppliers and adjust drawings to reflect project changes and conditions. At the end of construction we produce as-built drawings.

THAT’S HOW WE WORK

01. REQUEST

SEND US DETAILS OF YOUR PROJECT

02. OFFER

Get our best offer with detailed scope of work, deliverables, timeline and price

03. CONTRACT

With all the points described, the contract is the basis of our collaboration.

04. MODELLING AND ANALYSIS

We start design with modelling and structural analysis.

05. PRELIMINARY SET

Preliminary calculation report, plans and drawings of main structural elements, including foundation plans, framing plans, required sections and elevations.

06. COORDINATION

Coordination between design teams is a key for any successful project. It helps to avoid many discrepancies and mistakes and helps to save time during construction.

07. FINAL SET

Final calculation report and set of drawings. You can check what we include in the typical structural project below.

08. SUPPORT

We support you during the whole design and construction process.

AVL Engineering Bureau is experienced in working with different standards and codes including but not limited to International Building Codes (IBC), Eurocode, British Standards and codes developed by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Concrete Institute (ACI). We are familiar with both metric and imperial systems.

CALCULATION REPORT

LOADS AND LOADS COMBINATIONS

We define the loads applied to structures. Dead loads, imposed, wind, snow, seismic, loads from equipment and special loads. The load combinations are in accordance with the building codes.

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

We create a 3D model of the structures using finite element modelling software, apply of the loads and perform the analysis. The results of this stage are deformations of the structures, forces and stresses in the elements, reactions of the supports.

CALCULATION OF ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS

Based on the results of the finite element analysis, we select the element sections that meet the building code requirements for strength, buckling and deflection/deformation.

We use BIM technologies in our modelling and drafting processes. Regular coordination of models during the design stage helps architects and engineers keep up to date with the latest changes on each side. As a result, drawings from all design teams are consistent, reducing questions and mistakes during construction.

FINAL SET OF DRAWINGS

GENERAL NOTES

Design basics and code references. Requirements for materials, fabrication and construction work. Notes for inspection controls.

TYPICAL STRUCTURAL DETAILS

Most common and typical details through the project.

PLANS OF FOUNDATIONS

Piles and pads. Wall foundations and grade beams. Retaining walls.

PLANS OF ELEMENTS

Concrete slabs and their reinforcement. Floors and roof framing. Shear walls. Columns. Everything that holds the applied loads.

SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS

Mutual locations of structural elements. Elevations and heights. Connection points

SPECIFICATIONS AND SCHEDULES

Define used profiles, sections and types of structural elements.

STRUCTURAL DETAILS

Show methods and types of connection between structural elements such as bolts and welding for steel structures, reinforcement for concrete structures, hangers and brackets for timber structures.

IFC MODEL

Completed 3D model ready for BIM coordination with architects and MEP engineers