Columns in Plan
Columns in Plan
(OP)
is it any special guide or point for positioning the columns in a plan ?
i mean , when i get the plan from an architect , after it , i have to place the columns in the very first place ,
any guide for doing it the best way ?
is there any best way or it is based on engineering experiences ?!
i mean , when i get the plan from an architect , after it , i have to place the columns in the very first place ,
any guide for doing it the best way ?
is there any best way or it is based on engineering experiences ?!






RE: Columns in Plan
Also, think big picture, don't get bogged down in the details early on. Use some tracing paper or bluebeam or something where you can sketch things out. I try to establish non-negotiable working points early on. Say the column lines are 12" off the exterior face of the building everywhere and then work my grid to that. The key is using repetition and think like a fabricator.
One other tip in working with architects. If you want something really badly, take two or three other things to them that would be nice but you can live without. Present them all, and if you don't get them all, then fight for the one thing that you do want. Then, call it a win-win compromise and move on. Shows you gave a little (and in reality you likely did) too.
RE: Columns in Plan
In truth, it is mostly about experience as you suggested at the top. I thought that this little tidbit of advice might be better than nothing though.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.