COURSE CONTENT

Introduction:

What is OpenUtilities Substation (OUS);

Overview of OUS (advantages, main functionality);

Intelligent designworkflow using OUS (work parallelly with primary design and secondary design).

Intelligent design features:

Vast collection of preloaded symbol in catalogue manager;

Intelligent wire connection and snapping;

Navigate between Single Line Diagram, Schematic Diagram and 3D model seamlessly of a specific symbol/equipment;

Link between 2D Schematic and Panel Layout;

Real time symbol cross-referencing;

Symbol creation.

Integrated 3D design:

Visualise equipment arrangement on-site;

Extensive IEC and ANSI compliant library of 3D elements;

Easy snap between elements using hook function;

Integrated conductor placement;

Lightning protection analysis;

Clearance checking (soft clash and hard clash);

Family creation.

Advanced Data Editing:

Real time changes of devices and wire property to all associated drawings;

Find/Replace functionality;

Excel Data Import.

Smart Construction Drawing Annotations:

Produce construction drawings based on 3D models;

Associative dimensions and ballon call-outs.

Bill of Materials Generation:

Predefined and custom report templates;

Vast output file generation (pdf,excel,word,.JSON…etc.);

Robust data sorting and filtering.

COURSE CONTENT

Topic 1 – Preparing effective workflow

Introduction of project workflow

Organising project files

Setting 3D view tools

Topic 2 – Constructing 2D drawings

Implementing smarlines

Using complex shapes

Modifying lines

Manipulating drawing

Placing polygon

Topic 3 – Implementing 3D design

Laying 3D geometry

Utilising editing tools

Classifying 3D features

Converting 2D to 3D

Altering solids features

Topic 4 – Integrating advanced 3D modelling

Identifying model constraint

Working with external drawing

Manipulating reference files

Assembling models

Assigning material

COURSE CONTENT

Topic 1 – Introduction & Configuration

Configuration & Settings

Familiarization of new interface – Analytical Environment

Topic 2 – Modelling & Editing of Geometry – Geometry, View & Utilities Ribbons

Discussion on the Axis Systems

Global & Local for Beams

Creating Geometry

Snap Node / Beam

Add Nodes by Tables

Add Beam – Use of available modelling options

Editing the geometry

Split Beams / Insert Node

Move a Node

Use of Command file

Plate Element Modelling

Discussion on the Axis System

Add Plate – Quad & Triangle, Infill Plates

Generate Mesh

Parametric models

Topic 3 – Properties, Supports & Specs – Specification, View & Select Ribbons

Understanding of Database, Beta Angle & Assign Properties

Introduction to “Assign Profile” for Steel sections identification

Use of Standard Table with available options

UPT sections in STAAD.Pro

Section Wizard for Built-up sections

Understanding & Assigning the Supports

Understanding & using the group commands

Understanding of Specifications

Member Releases & Truss members

Member Offset

Topic 4 – Loads, Combos & Analysis – Utilities, Loading, Analysis & Design Ribbons

Primary Loads DL & LL

Load Combinations – Define & Automatic

General Service

Ultimate Limit State

Analysis & Post Analysis Print Commands

Result Exploration & Post Processing

Output File Study

Graphical interpretation in the Post Processing Mode

Displacements, Member Forces

Plate Results

Report

Topic 5 – Basic Lateral Load Applications e.g. Wind Loads & Seismic Load Static

Wind & Seismic Load Definition using “Definitions”

Primary Wind & Seismic Load Cases

Load Combinations with Wind & Seismic – Define & Automatic

General Service & Ultimate Limit State

Analysis, Result Exploration & Post Processing

Output File

Graphical interpretation of results in the Post Processing Mode

Topic 6 – Steel Design & Check Code – Analysis & Design Ribbons

General discussion on the Design Parameters

Deciding the Sections based on the “Assigned Profile” from “Properties”

Check Code & Take off Commands

Topic 7 – Steel Design: Select & Select Optimise – Analysis & Design Ribbons

General discussion on the Select & Select Optimization options

Using the Select & Select Optimization Commands