nanoCAD PS Constructions. Construction at x3 speed

The program occupies a prominent place in the range of solutions of the company “Nanosoft” nanoCAD PS Constructionsdesigned for designers. The solution consists of three modules: “KZh”, “Foundations”, “Design”. This article is dedicated to the main module – “KZh”.

Despite the fact that nanoCAD PS Constructions is a 2D solution, it is not just a set of “flat smart blocks” like in AutoCAD, but a whole system for quickly creating sets of drawings of the KZh and KZhI brands. The word “fast” should be understood as a significant increase in productivity, without losing the quality of the documentation. Let's move from words to deeds and find out, step by step, how this effect is achieved.

Well-developed commands for creating reinforcement on plans and sections

The buttons are collected into one group Schematic reinforcement (Fig. 1).

This option, in addition to displaying single bars, allows you to quickly display background reinforcement, reinforcement, hole frames, etc.

A typical example is reinforcement placed with the indication of the distribution zone. The principle of construction is as follows: we create a single rod using the command Linear elementafter which we pre-configure the array in a separate window (type and diameter of reinforcement, step, distribution scheme, etc.). As a result, we obtain a symbol and an associative callout with the array. The number of rods is calculated automatically.

The rod array setup window is shown in Fig. 2, and the result of the corresponding operation is shown in Fig. 3.

Another example is the functionality for laying out welded meshes on a plan, with a schematic display and in full compliance with GOST 21.201-2011. You can create meshes by specifying an arbitrary length and width, or by selecting them from a list of finished products. It is also possible to create an array of meshes from a single one and lay them out over a specified area.

An example of an array of rolled mesh with an additional mesh at the end is shown in Fig. 4.

Sophisticated tools for fast creation of reinforcement parts

The Detailed Reinforcement toolbar looks as shown in Fig. 5.

All parts have their own menu for preliminary adjustment (Fig. 6) and are automatically placed on the rods. At the same time, the bending radii are also automatically taken into account in accordance with the standards.

Let's look at the existing tools in a little more detail.

· Clamps are available in the following shapes:

o standard clamp;

o clamp with bypass;

o ring clamp;

o reinforcing spiral.

· Hairpins:

o straight;

o oblique.

· Reinforcement retainer (“frog”).

· Bracket.

· Rebar (the command allows you to create a bent bar of any other shape in addition to the above).

· Hook (a separate tool for creating bends in reinforcement bars and their subsequent editing).

Examples of making clamps are shown in the illustrations: top view – in Fig. 7, and side view – in Fig. 8.

Note. If it is not so difficult to build a clamp using ordinary primitives, then a reinforcement spiral is much more difficult. And in nanoCAD PS Constructions it will take a few seconds!

An example of the execution of a reinforcement retainer (front view, top view, side view) is shown in Fig. 9.

A set of tools for designing welded joints, reinforcement products, embedded parts, rolled metal profiles

Welded seams are presented in all possible types both in plan and in side view.

The preset panels look like the one shown in Figure 10.

Let's go further. The program includes embedded parts for series 1.400-15 (Fig. 11).

Any bookmark not by series can be formed using commands from the group Detailed reinforcementteam Cutting of rolled metal products – and subsequently included in the specification as a single assembly. There are even commands for creating countersunk holes, set heads on the ends of the rod.

Reinforcement products are represented by flat frames, as well as welded meshes according to GOST. Separate settings windows allow you to quickly place the desired part in the project.

The window for selecting the type and settings of welded meshes is shown in Fig. 12, and the window for selecting the type and settings of flat frames is shown in Fig. 13.

Examples of the embedded parts placed in series and welded mesh can be seen in Fig. 14 and 15, respectively.

The built-in metal rolling base with ready-made profiles (I-beams, T-beams, angles, channels, sheets, pipes and bent profiles) according to outdated and current GOST and TU is shown in Fig. 16.

Automatic consideration of standards when designing reinforcement parts

This functionality allows you to check the percentage of reinforcement of the section, the minimum permissible clear distance between the rods, the length of the anchor bend, the protective layer of concrete, the minimum overlap length of the reinforcement meshes, and also calculate the minimum bend diameter of a specific rod.

The windows for checking the length of the rod overhang and indicating the rod anchorage length are shown in Fig. 17 and 18.

Automatic generation of various specifications and statements with design that fully complies with GOST requirements

Based on the drawings, it is possible to generate a specification of reinforcement products (Fig. 19), steel consumption lists (Fig. 20), parts (Fig. 21), lintels and a number of other documents with just two clicks of the mouse.

Finally, it is worth mentioning a very interesting (in fact, unique!) function called Color codingwhich the author of these lines really missed when working in similar programs. The function is presented in two versions:

· by the diameter of the reinforcement;

· by inclusion in specifications.

The first option colors the reinforcement in specific colors based on its diameter. A good tool for checking the correctness of the reinforcement included in the project.

The second option colors the reinforcement if it should be included in the specification. Since the same reinforcement detail can be present in different views, and should only be included in the specification once, this option will tell you in color which rod is included in the specification. The illustrations show the reinforcement scheme of the stair landing with the color coding modes enabled. Coding by diameters is shown in Fig. 22, and coding by inclusion in the specification is shown in Fig. 23.

Let's sum it up. In this article, we touched only on the most significant, in our opinion, functionality nanoCAD PS Constructionswhich simplifies the release of documentation. The full functionality, of course, is much wider.

BIM Academy recommends paying the closest attention to this program. However, you yourself have seen its obvious advantages:

· tools for quickly creating schematic reinforcement and reinforcement parts;

· design tools for welded joints, reinforcement products, embedded parts, rolled metal profiles;

· automatic consideration of standards when designing reinforcement parts;

· automatic generation of various specifications and statements with design that fully complies with GOST.

Yuri Kozyrev,
Deputy Head
consulting department
BIM Academies