STEEL, REBAR & PRECAST DETAILING SERVICES
Total Engineering Consultants delivers shop drawings, assembly drawings, bar bending schedules, and erection plans modeled in Tekla and Revit. We support steel fabricators, precast concrete yards, and masonry contractors across the USA.
Why is 3D model-based detailing critical for fabrication success?
3D model-based detailing replaces standard 2D estimation with a fully coordinated virtual representation of the building skeleton. By modeling every structural member, plate, weld, and bolt hole in Tekla or Revit first, we resolve coordinate clashes and design discrepancies in the office, eliminating costly field cuts and shop rework.
At Total Engineering Consultants, we translate structural design intents into highly detailed shop drawings. Our detailers conform strictly to the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) codes to deliver plans that fit perfectly in the shop and on site.
Steel Detailing Services
Tekla-based structural and miscellaneous steel detailing. We produce shop drawings, erection plans, and CNC data (.NC1) for fabricators nationwide.
Structure Rebar Detailing
LOD 400 concrete reinforcement placement drawings and bar bending schedules (BBS). Fully compliant with ACI 318 and CRSI standards.
Precast Panel Detailing Services
Production shop tickets, tilt-up wall panel details, hollow-core slabs, and erection drawings modeled in Tekla and Revit for precast yards.
How does seismic detailing prevent catastrophic structural failures?
Seismic detailing designs structural joints and concrete reinforcement zones to absorb and dissipate lateral earthquake energy. By adhering to AISC 341 seismic regulations and detailing special moment frames (SMF) or boundary elements in shear walls, we ensure the structural assembly undergoes controlled ductile deformation rather than sudden brittle failure.
Total Engineering Consultants' engineering team provides specialized seismic detailing for projects located in High Seismic Risk Zones (Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F), particularly along the West Coast and Pacific Northwest. We coordinate closely with erectors and fabricators to verify that column-splice details, beam-to-column moment connections, and rebar lap splices meet strict local seismic ordinances.
DETAILING SERVICES FAQS
What types of structural systems do you detail?
Total Engineering Consultants provides precision detailing for structural steel frames, reinforced concrete rebar cages, precast concrete columns/beams/slabs, tilt-up panels, miscellaneous metals (staircases, handrails), and pre-engineered buildings (PEB).
What software platforms does your detailing team use?
Our in-house detailing team uses industry-leading platforms including Tekla Structures, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and SDS2 to build coordinated, clash-free 3D models.
How do you guarantee detailing accuracy?
We construct a fully detailed 3D model of the structure. We run automatic collision detection and coordinate directly with the structural engineer of record (EOR) to resolve design RFIs before exporting shop drawings.
REQUEST A PROPOSAL FOR SHOP DRAWINGS
Submit your design files and receive a detailed, binding quotation for steel, rebar, or precast panel detailing within 24 hours. Conforming to AISC, ACI, and local municipal codes.