Client Introduction
Our client is a globally recognized leader in the construction industry. They connect and protect their customers with inventive solutions, designing, manufacturing, marketing, installing, and servicing high-performance products and solutions for buildings and essential processes. One of their specialized business units focuses on advanced mechanical rebar splicing systems.
Requirement
The client produces various types of anchors, couplers, and half-couplers used in rebar splicing. Splicing the rebar is a tricky part, and for this, they use Tekla Software from Trimble. Previously, they performed the splicing process manually within the system. This process was lengthy, time-consuming & sometimes led to inaccuracy.
Compounding this challenge, the client had multiple families of couplers and anchors, each with its own set of variations and customized codes, further categorized by country.
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The client reached out to Stridely Solutions to develop a customized plugin in Tekla that would streamline the process. The objective was to simplify and automate the process, integrating all families of anchors, couplers, and half-couplers, and categorizing them by country. The project was to be completed within a stringent timeline of three months.
Our Solution
Stridely initiated the project with a comprehensive requirement-gathering phase, working closely with the client to understand the intricacies of their anchors, couplers, and half-couplers. Leveraging this information, we developed a bespoke plugin, meticulously crafted to address the client’s specific needs.
Key features of the plugin include:
1. User Interface (UI): The plugin allows users to pick two rebars in the model, inserting a placeholder block for the rebar coupler or end anchor. A user-friendly interface with dropdown menus and input fields enables users to easily configure component properties. The functionality can be tested by altering rebar sizes, with the product code in the UI updating accordingly.
2. Component Type Selection: Users can choose between a Coupler, End Anchor, and Half Coupler, each providing secure connections, structural integrity, and efficient load transfer.
3. Family Configuration: The plugin supports multiple configurations, including Standard Coupler, Position Coupler, Form Saver Coupler, Grouted Coupler, and others.
4. Region Specification: Users can specify the region or environment, ensuring the plugin’s adaptability to various international standards.
5. Sub-Type Selection: Displays coupler options based on the selected Component Type and Family, streamlining the selection process.
6. Product Code Display: The product code section dynamically updates based on the chosen Component Type, Family, Sub Type, and rebar input, ensuring accuracy.
7. Rebar Sets: The plugin accommodates rebar sets, allowing users to create lines across bars for coupler/anchor insertion or identify the primary rebar side.
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Benefits/Outcome
The customized plugin developed by Stridely automated the previously manual process, resulting in significant efficiency gains for the client. The key benefits include:
- Time Efficiency: The automated process drastically reduced the time required for rebar splicing, allowing the client to complete tasks much faster.
- 100% Accuracy: The plugin ensured accurate categorization and coding of couplers and anchors, eliminating human errors.
- Enhanced Productivity: By streamlining the process, the client’s team could focus on more critical tasks, boosting overall productivity.
- User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive UI made it easy for users to configure and manage the properties of components.
- Scalability: The plugin’s ability to handle multiple rebar sets and various configurations ensured scalability for future needs.
- Country-Specific Customization: The plugin’s capability to categorize products by country streamlined international operations.
Conclusion
Stridely successfully delivered a customized Tekla plugin, meeting the client’s stringent requirements and deadlines. This solution automated the manual rebar splicing process, enhancing efficiency and ensuring 100% accuracy. The project exemplifies Stridely’s capability to provide tailored, high-quality solutions within tight timelines, significantly improving the client’s operational effectiveness in the construction industry. Learn more about our Tekla Services Here. Reach out to us today..