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AVEVA Bocad Tower Powerful structural detailing for efficient tower design and fabrication Accurate and detailed design is essential for efficient and error-free construction of any type of steelwork. AVEVA Bocad Tower™ is a purposedesigned, powerful and flexible tool for the efficient, accurate 3D design of a wide range of tower structures, whether light or heavy duty, three-legged or four-legged, such as transmission towers, telecommunication towers, substation gantries and poles. A ‘best-in-class’ application with an unrivalled track record in the transmission and distribution industry, AVEVA Bocad Tower can deliver value as a stand-alone steelwork solution or as part of an integrated AVEVA Plant™ or AVEVA Marine™ deployment.
Business Benefits Better project control z Avoid the risk of errors and material wastage by fabricators z Maintain permanent association between the 3D model and deliverables z Maintain clear visibility and traceability of design changes z Classify steelwork to suit the project breakdown structure Better design quality z Create fully detailed, highly accurate design z Automatically generate accurate deliverables from the project model z Use pre-defined tower grid geometries for consistent design quality z Collaborate closely with plant layout or marine outfitting designers to eliminate clashes Better fabrication and construction quality z Industry-specific functions enable standards-compliant structural design z High-quality deliverables enable highquality fabrication z Automatic, flexible part marking enables accurate construction More capability and efficiency z Efficiently produce complex structures with speed and accuracy z Release costly design-checking resources for more productive work z User-definable tables enable automatic angle creation as well as shear distances z Panels libraries can be readily customised to suit company, project or client requirements z Standard connections are created automatically by specifying the bolt diameter and quantity per diagonal. z A wide range of accessories are included to save detail design effort.
A dedicated solution for the efficient design of even the most complex towers
Easy to adopt z Rapid implementation, minimal training requirements and easy project set-up enable rapid return on investment
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Overview
Key Features
Towers and pylons are a common feature of many engineering projects, but they have unique characteristics that require design tools and functions optimised for their efficient creation. AVEVA Bocad Tower addresses this need by providing an extensive range of functions specifically for tower design.
AVEVA Bocad Tower features a unique generic data model which is readily adaptable to the widest possible range of applications. Specifically designed for this specialised industry, it includes a comprehensive joint library, while its panel libraries allow rapid and easy creation of standard configurations, with bracings and cross-arm angles placed automatically.
While AVEVA Bocad Tower can be used as a stand-alone solution, it also interfaces with AVEVA PDMS™, AVEVA Outfitting™ and AVEVA Everything3D™ (AVEVA E3D™), extending their structural design functions to increase efficiency on plant, power, marine or offshore projects. AVEVA Bocad Tower meets the needs of both engineering and fabrication, providing a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for steelwork design and construction. Its in-built standard automatic tower connections, coupled with preset tower grid geometries, further increase project efficiency by saving time and increasing design quality on all types of tower or pylon.
AVEVA Bocad Tower is the most versatile, accurate and complete steelwork solution in its class. Specific features include: z Interactive design, with an unlimited number of views and sections available z Parametric templates that enable commonly used designs to be stored and reused z A customisable macro language for increased design automation z Fully intelligent connections that retain integrity as the design evolves z Full clash-checking capabilities z An extensive library of standard, special and user-definable profiles, bolts and welds z Support for industry, national and customer-specific standards z 2D–3D association, ensuring that drawings accurately reflect the 3D model z Automatic creation of complex plane view as three point view z Automated generation of fabrication data, including general arrangements, component and assembly drawings, BoMs, weight and CoG reports z Built-in support for CNC fabrication machinery and production management systems z Deliverables available in PDF, DXF, XLS and VRML formats z Configurable, automatic marking of members, bolts and welds for efficient and accurate construction z Change highlighting and audit trail AVEVA Bocad Tower can be used as a powerful stand-alone product for the layout, detail design and fabrication of all forms of towers, pylons and poles, from concept to construction. It can also be used with AVEVA PDMS, AVEVA E3D or AVEVA Outfitting, delivering immediate value on any AVEVA Plant or AVEVA Marine project. A true engineer’s design tool, AVEVA Bocad Tower works the way engineers work and does not require extensive user training or unfamiliar working practices.
Comprehensive out of the box templates
AVEVA Bocad Tower is one of AVEVA’s Design products, which create 3D models for detailed design and produce all associated deliverables
Complex joints
Telecommunication towers
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