The Key to Accurate Calculation and Cost Control in Steel Structure Engineering

As architectural technology continues to advance, steel structure engineering has gained increasing popularity in the construction industry due to the high strength of its materials and the convenience of construction. Steel structures are not only widely used in large factories, venues, and super high-rise buildings, but they also show unique advantages in the construction of large-span and heavy structures.

The core of steel structure engineering lies in accurate calculation and cost control, which relies on detailed drawings and professional calculation methods. Here are the types of drawings commonly used in steel structure engineering and their calculation points:

Foundation Layout Drawing: This is the key drawing for calculating the weight of the embedded plates and reinforcement plates, providing basic data for the stability of the entire structure.

Platform Layout Drawing: This drawing mainly calculates the weight of the platform, which is the main part of the entire steel structure weight calculation. It is intuitive and easy to understand, making it relatively easy to audit.

Axon Structural Layout Drawing: Used to calculate the weight of columns and diagonal braces, this is an important part of ensuring the stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure.

Axon Purlin Layout Drawing: This drawing is mainly used to calculate the length of purlins, including window purlins, as well as the weight of tension bars, which are usually made of round steel.

Roof Structure Layout, Purlin Layout Drawing: These drawings are used to calculate the weight of important structures such as truss beams, which are crucial for the load-bearing capacity and waterproof performance of the roof.

Enclosure Drawing: This drawing is mainly used to calculate the area of the enclosure materials, which has a direct impact on procurement and cost budgeting.

Node Drawing: This is the most complex part of all the drawings in terms of calculation, requiring precise calculation of the weight of connecting plates, reinforcement plates, etc., equivalent to a detailed disassembly of the steel structure.

After all these weight calculations are completed, it is also necessary to consider the loss coefficient to ensure that there is enough material to cope with errors or additional needs that may arise during the construction process, thereby effectively controlling costs and reducing waste.

Accurate calculation in steel structure engineering is not only related to the safety and functionality of the building but also the key to cost control. Through professional drawing analysis and precise calculation methods, the efficiency and economy of steel structure engineering can be ensured, contributing to the sustainable development of the construction industry.