Product 02 · Steel Structures
Structural drawings in. A steel model and its deliverables out.
Steel Structure Intelligence is designed to convert PDF-based steel-structure drawings into a three-dimensional model, and to prepare the engineering deliverables that follow from it.
- Input
- Structural PDF drawings and relevant supporting information
- Model
- A 3D representation of the steel structure — members, levels, grids and joints
- Outputs
- 3D model and data, BOM, BOQ, CNC-related fabrication drawings and detailed drawings, where configured
Engineer review and approval remain part of every project.
01Workflow
From a PDF sheet to data prepared for fabrication review.
Illustrative workflow
Step 01
PDF drawing
Plans, elevations, sections and schedules as issued.
Step 02
Interpretation & geometry
Grids, levels, member lines and annotations intended to be read into structured geometry.
Step 03
3D steel structure
Columns, beams and bracing assembled into one model for review.
Step 04
BOM, BOQ & fabrication
Deliverables intended to be prepared from the same model, for engineering and fabrication review.
- Review
- Extract
- Model
- Verify
- Prepare
02Outputs
Deliverables prepared from one model.
Deliverables are intended to be prepared from the same reviewed model, which helps keep quantities, materials and drawings consistent. Which outputs, formats and levels of detail apply is configured per project and confirmed during scoping.
3D model and data
A 3D representation of the structure — members, levels, grids and connections — for review and coordination.
Typical recipient Engineers, detailers
Bill of materials
Itemised members, profiles and parts drawn from the model.
Typical recipient Procurement, fabrication
Bill of quantities
Quantities organised to support estimating, tendering and procurement.
Typical recipient Estimators, project teams
CNC-related fabrication drawings
Fabrication-oriented outputs intended to support CNC preparation, where the configured workflow supports it.
Typical recipient Fabrication shops
Detailed fabrication drawings
Member and assembly drawings for detailing and shop review, where supported.
Typical recipient Detailers, fabricators
03Deliverables preview
What an extract can look like.
How member marks, profiles, grades, lengths and quantities could be carried from the model into tabular deliverables. The rows here are made up to show structure only and are not engineering output.
| Mark | Profile | Grade | Length (mm) | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | ISHB 300 | E250 | 7,000 | 12 |
| B1 | ISMB 400 | E250 | 4,000 | 18 |
| B2 | ISMB 300 | E250 | 3,000 | 16 |
| SB1 | ISMB 200 | E250 | 3,000 | 6 |
| BR1 | ISA 75×75×8 | E250 | 5,315 | 2 |
| BR2 | ISA 75×75×8 | E250 | 4,610 | 2 |
| Item | Unit | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Columns — rolled sections | t | 4.9 |
| Beams — rolled sections | t | 7.0 |
| Bracing — angles | t | 0.2 |
| Base plates | nos | 12 |
Illustrative sample data with no engineering validity. Real deliverables follow the project’s configuration, standards and engineering review.
04Review & validation
Software prepares the data. Engineers approve it.
Real-world fabrication depends on configured requirements, applicable standards and professional judgement. The workflow is built around review checkpoints, not around replacing them.
Source review
Drawings should be checked for legibility, completeness and revision status before extraction. Source quality shapes everything downstream.
Model verification
The 3D model should be checked against the source drawings before any deliverable is prepared from it.
Engineering approval
Structural design, validation and compliance with applicable codes and standards stay with qualified engineers.
Fabrication checks
Fabrication drawings and CNC-related outputs should be reviewed against project requirements and the fabricator’s own quality control before use.
Not a substitute for professional sign-off. Ramerion software does not replace engineer approval, structural validation, fabrication quality control or applicable codes and standards.
05CAD/BIM workflows
Getting the model into your detailing tools.
Custom connectors, export and import pathways or version-specific integration work are scoped around your toolchain after technical discovery.
- Tekla Structures
- SOLIDWORKS
- Siemens NX
- Other BIM and 3D CAD tools
Integration scope depends on
- Target tool and version
- Data formats in and out
- Direction of data flow
- Expected output
Tool names appear as examples of widely used engineering software. They do not indicate a shipped native integration, endorsement or partnership.
06FAQ
Before you book a demo.
How much does source drawing quality matter?
A great deal. Legibility, completeness, revision control and drafting conventions all influence interpretation. During a demo we look at representative drawings to discuss how your drawing set may affect results.
What should we bring to a demo?
A short description of your current workflow and, if you are able to share them, drawings representative of your projects.
Steel Structure Intelligence
Bring a structural drawing set to the conversation.
Book a demo and tell us about the drawings and deliverables your projects depend on.