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BIM software for planning structural precast elements

Structural precast concrete elements are prefabricated components made of reinforced or prestressed concrete that are industrially manufactured in precast plants. They are used in building construction and civil engineering, as well as in industrial and commercial construction – primarily to speed up construction times. In addition, prefabrication offers numerous advantages in terms of quality, noise, and dust pollution, as well as cost-effectiveness. 

Examples of structural precast concrete elements include prefabricated stairs, columns, girders, and beams, reinforced concrete girder, balcony elements and loggias, bars, light wells, foundations.

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How can the design and detailing of structural precast elements be more efficient? 

The answer is: ALLPLAN's parametric approach makes the design and detailing of precast structural elements more efficient. When planning structural precast elements, it is often necessary to create different variants of a component. With the help of parametric design – i.e. by entering numerical values – planners can achieve their goal very efficiently and conveniently. 

For example, 8 columns with a height of 10 meters and 8 columns with a height of 6 meters are required for a stadium. The designers do not have to model both variants separately but can simply create a parametric object, copy it, and modify its values. Thus, ALLPLAN offers a particularly high degree of automation. There is also the option to use PythonPart technology, which enables planning companies and precast plants to use automation tailored to their specific needs and thus massively reduce planning times. 

What is the best software for staircase planning? 

ALLPLAN's Smart Converter makes the planning of precast staircases much easier. It interprets and analyzes staircase drawings (2D or 3D), corrects angles if necessary, and converts the drawings into producible, fully parametric staircase models. 

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In some cases, the planning of structural precast elements also requires flexibility. A fictitious example of this would be a balcony slab with an undulating front. Here, ALLPLAN’s freeform modeling tools offer unlimited possibilities – anything that can be produced can be planned in ALLPLAN.

Advantages of ALLPLAN for designing and detailing structural precast elements:

  • Precise planning of all types of precast elements – Efficient planning of all types of structural precast elements as well as wall and ceiling elements.
  • Flexible planning in 2D and 3D – The unique Element-plan technology offers planners the best of both worlds: the clarity of the 3D model and the simplicity of the 2D plan. Technically speaking, the plans are views of the model, so that the plan, model, and all views are always 100% consistent.
  • Automated creation of element plans – intelligent templates create the plan in the layout that matches the respective precast element type.
  • Parametric input and freeform modeling – ALLPLAN enables both highly efficient parametric input and easy freeform modeling.
  • Conversion of standard elements into intelligent precast elements – This is done on the basis of predefined geometries, such as 3D solids, PythonParts, user-defined architectural elements, or architectural walls. Precast Element supports element types with one as well as multiple prefabricated layers, such as sandwich walls.
  • Conversion of imported IFC objects into finished parts – ALLPLAN's IFC Assistant allows planners to convert imported IFC objects directly into intelligent finished parts. Imported 3D models and self-drawn complex components are automatically converted into finished, part-specific component types and materials using attribute mapping.

 

Benefits of the BIM Software ALLPLAN

  1. Flexible workflows in 2D, 2.5D and 3D as well as the full object-orientated BIM working methodology.

Complete freedom to easily model any shape, supported with powerful tools to quickly develop building components.

  1. Integrated ALLPLAN Cloud services for optimized cloud-based collaboration, project and office teamworking, and drawing and plan distribution. 

A single software solution for architectural design, structural engineering, MEP services, and civil engineering design and detailing.

  1. Optimize materials and construction approaches including cast insitu/precast concrete, steel and timber for enhanced buildability and sustainability.

Automated solutions for the rapid design and detailing of reinforcement requirements, saving significant time and ensuring quality.

Effective tools to swiftly plan and detail precast components for fabrication and construction.

  1. Connect model data with construction planning tools to visually simulate and plan construction through project tasks or milestones.

Easily coordinate and communicate the detailed design intent visually with construction teams using the cloud-based platform, Bimplus.

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ALLPLAN Ultimate is the most powerful BIM solution from ALLPLAN, which supports the entire planning process in architectural offices, engineering offices, and construction companies. The software offers an end-to-end solution for model creation, visualization, quantity takeoff, formwork and reinforcement planning, as well as precast element planning. In ALLPLAN 2024 and 2025, engineering offices and precast plants can plan precast concrete elements of any complexity precisely and efficiently using sophisticated workflows. 

ALLPLAN Precast is the solution for automated planning of precast walls and precast floor slabs. Compared to ALLPLAN AEC, there are considerably more automated processes; for example, automatic divisions, automatic calculation of transport anchors, or automatic reinforcement. ALLPLAN Precast also enables direct connection to ERP systems, mesh welding systems, and MES systems.