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TEKLA STRUCTURES IN PRACTICE:

BURO HAPPOLDUNITED KINGDOM

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s The Travelodge Heathrow Central is the sixth of its kind to be created

using the Verbus System, a modular design and construction method that was

developed in part by consulting engineers Buro Happold. By utilising Tekla

Structures 3D BIM software and its extensive library of standard components andproduct profiles, Buro Happold were able to model the hotel quickly and easily.

Tekla Structures also significantly reduced project design timescales by enabling

effective collaboration and efficient change management.

3D BIMManage change

EFFICIENTLY

Client: Travelodge / Jansons PropertyArchitects: JWA Architects LimitedDetailing: Buro Happold

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custom components, I was able to bind together structuralelements, such as floors and walls, therefore creating a fullydetailed, sizeable model which could be amended quicklyand with minimal risk.

EASY CHANGE MANAGEMENT

s Tekla Structures provides efficiency benefits in a numberof key areas, not least the critical element of drawing issue

and revision. All drawings are effectively live views ofthe model, meaning that any changes to the model areautomatically reflected in the drawings without the need foradditional work. This aspect of the software was critical tothe success of the Travelodge Heathrow project and savedvaluable time during the design process.

One of the major advantages of Tekla Structures isthe ease of adjustment to the project once the model anddrawings have been created. Any further changes to themodel are automatically updated in the drawings. So wherethe initial time is spent modelling and creating the drawingsfrom views, a vast amount of time is saved in the laterstages of the project when design revisions are made.

By effectively integrating model and non-model-based software solutions, Tekla Structures also enablesBuro Happold to use the building information model incollaborative workflows, specifically by exporting criticalinformation from the model to their own analysis software.

We also exported information from the Tekla model andthen imported it into our analysis software. We were able toconcentrate on areas of particular concern in the structureand then make revisions based on the results of the analysis.This interoperability also meant that we did not have toduplicate work by creating several models of the structure.

ABOUT BURO HAPPOLD

s Established by Ted Happold in 1976, Buro Happold isa multi-disciplinary international practice of consultingengineers.

In conjunction with G&H Group, Buro Happold havecreated the Verbus System, which optimises modulartechnology to produce fully fitted out accommodation

within modules that can be produced at a low cost anddelivered to any site in the world. An example of thissystem is the latest Travelodge in Heathrow. Paul Evans,Product Designer at Buro Happold, used Tekla Structures tomodel the buildings steel superstructure.

STRAIGHTFORWARD MODELLING

s The straightforward nature of modelling in TeklaStructures meant that the software was the ideal solution

for detailing the modular Verbus system. The extensivelibrary of standard system components and productprofiles enables users to start modelling immediately.

Whilst generally moving towards 3D modelling in ourstructures group, it was apparent that Tekla Structureswould be the fastest and most efficient solution for thisparticular job. One of the main advantages of using thesoftware on this project was the ease with which thestructure could be modelled. Once grids were created,placing the columns and beams took no time at all.

Tekla Structures is also ideally suited to complexprojects. In addition to the standard modelling features

clients can create their own custom components to quicklygenerate bespoke connections and parts. The parametricqualities of these components enable the user to changethe model frequently in the knowledge that all associatedelements will update automatically. By creating their ownintelligent custom components for the Verbus System,designers at Buro Happold were able to ensure that theTravelodge model remained consistent with their clientsexpectations.

When I first started looking at creating a Verbusunit in Tekla Structures, I became very interested inthe parametric capabilities of the software. By creating

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sTekla develops and markets innovative and effective soft-

ware solutions for the building and construction industry.

Each year, Tekla invests some 20% of net sales into R&Dto continuously provide the most advanced solutions on the

market. Thousands of Tekla Structures users around the world

successfully collaborate in Building Information Modelling

(BIM) based projects to produce higher-quality deliverables

faster to their clients.

TEKLA UK MODEL COMPETITION

s The Tekla UK Model Competition is one way to celebrate

the versatility of Tekla Structures and also demonstrates howthe software solution affects the work landscape around theworld. It takes place every other year and consists of fourcategories, builds at 150 tonnes and over, builds under 150tonnes, multi-material and student models.

We are proud to announce Paul Evans as the 2008 ModelCompetition winner, for his student entry Travelodge Hotel,Heathrow in conjunction with Buro Happold.

TEKLA STRUCTURES

sTeklas technology creates new business opportunities

for the construction industry. The most advanced building

information modelling (BIM) solution on the market includesan accurate, dynamic and data-rich 3D environment.

The highly detailed as-built digital structural models

generated with Tekla Structures software enable effective

visualisation and management of the project. Effectively

integrating model and non-model-based software solutions

allows using the building information model in collaborative

workflows.

Tekla Structures users can streamline the design, fab-

rication, and construction processes, ultimately ensuring

the highest level of constructability in project delivery.

Tekla Structures encompasses specialised configurations for

structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, concrete

detailers and manufacturers, and construction companies.

TEKLA STRUCTURES INTEROPERABILITY STOPS US FROM

DUPLICATING WORK, SAVING US TIME AND MONEY.Paul Evans, Buro Happold.

CONTACT :Tekla (UK) LimitedTekla House, Cliffe Park wayMorley, Leeds, LS27 0RY

Tel. +44 (0)113 307 1200Fax. +44 (0)113 307 1201Email sales.uk@tekla.com

Buro Happold Management Ltd.Tel. 020 7927 9700Email paul.evans@burohappold.comwww.burohappold.com

www.tekla.com/uk