Building Structures Using Profiles and Components in SketchUp

Pluralsight

Course Summary

In this series of SketchUp tutorials, we'll take a step-by-step approach to creating a steel structural model. Software required: SketchUp.

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Course Description

In this series of SketchUp tutorials, we'll take a step-by-step approach to creating a steel structural model. We'll work from the ground up and start with grids and foundations. From there we'll work with structural profiles located in your 3D warehouse. We'll learn how to organize building elements into layers as well as color-coded components. Once columns, beams, and joists are in place, we'll create our own custom, open-web joist component that we'll use to support the roof. By the end of this SketchUp training, you'll understand the importance of working with layers, colors, and components when it comes to modeling. You'll also learn how to create your own custom structural elements that may not exist in your library or 3D warehouse, making you much less dependent on components from third parties or the web. Software required: SketchUp.

Course Description

In this series of SketchUp tutorials, we'll take a step-by-step approach to creating a steel structural model. We'll work from the ground up and start with grids and foundations. From there we'll work with structural profiles located in your 3D warehouse. We'll learn how to organize building elements into layers as well as color-coded components. Once columns, beams, and joists are in place, we'll create our own custom, open-web joist component that we'll use to support the roof. By the end of this SketchUp training, you'll understand the importance of working with layers, colors, and components when it comes to modeling. You'll also learn how to create your own custom structural elements that may not exist in your library or 3D warehouse, making you much less dependent on components from third parties or the web. Software required: SketchUp.

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Course Syllabus

Introduction and Project Overview
- 0m 57s

—Introduction and Project Overview 0m 57s

Building Structures Using Profiles and Components in SketchUp
- 2h 25m

—Drawing the Grid Lines for the Structure 11m 3s
—Modeling Isolated Foundations for the Structure 9m 5s
—Modeling the Wall Foundations Around the Structure 8m 59s
—Modeling and Placing Base Plates on Foundations 5m 46s
—Modeling and Placing Columns on the Grid 7m 32s
—Modeling and Placing Large Beams and Girders 9m 4s
—Modeling and Placing Floor Joists 9m 28s
—Creating a Custom Open Web Joist Layout 6m 34s
—Modeling the Top Cord of the Open Web Joist 8m 26s
—Modeling the Web Members of the Open Web Joist 7m 22s
—Finishing Placement of Web Members 6m 38s
—Modeling the Bottom Chord of the Open Web Joist 3m 54s
—Placing the Open Web Joists Onto Beams 8m 8s
—Sloping the Roof Support Structure 9m 0s
—Adjusting Interior Column Heights 2m 44s
—Modeling Gusset Plates for Lateral Supports 8m 38s
—Modeling Cross Bracing with Angle Profiles 8m 51s
—Modeling a Steel Connection for Columns and Beams 7m 12s
—Placing the Steel Connections 6m 46s