Case Study — Industrial Steel Detailing
Wood Processing Facility
A complex industrial steel detailing engagement covering multi-level structural framing, access platforms, stairways, and fabrication-ready documentation — modelled in full 3D using Tekla Structures and issued for fabrication.
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Structural Assemblies
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Drawing Types Issued
Tekla Structures
Modelling Software
Wood Processing
Project Sector
Multi-level tower assembly — structural framing, platforms, and diagonal bracing — click to enlarge
Project Overview
This engagement involved the complete structural steel detailing scope for a multi-level industrial wood-processing facility. AFAR Steel Detailing produced the full Tekla Structures model, coordinating structural framing, access platforms, stairways, ladders, grating, and handrail assemblies across the facility.
Every assembly was modelled to fabrication-ready precision — connection details, bolt patterns, material grades, and weld specifications were resolved in the model before shop drawings were issued. The result was a complete drawing package that went directly to the fabrication shop with minimal RFI activity.
The project reflects the depth of industrial detailing experience AFAR brings to complex, multi-discipline structural scopes — the kind of work where coordination, accuracy, and fabrication knowledge matter most.
Scope of Work
- Modelling SoftwareTekla Structures
- Structural ScopeMulti-level industrial framing
- Access StructuresPlatforms, stairways, caged ladders
- Miscellaneous SteelGrating, handrails, bracing
- Drawing TypesShop drawings, erection drawings, GA plans
- Issue StatusIssued for fabrication
- SectorIndustrial — wood processing
Capabilities Demonstrated
3D Structural Modelling
Full Tekla Structures model encompassing all structural members, connections, and miscellaneous steel — built to fabrication-ready precision.
Industrial Framing Systems
Multi-level structural framing with diagonal bracing, beam-to-column connections, and base plate details coordinated throughout.
Access & Safety Structures
Platforms, stairways, caged vertical ladders, and guardrail systems detailed to code requirements and fabrication standards.
Shop Drawing Production
Complete fabrication drawing packages including member details, assembly drawings, bolt patterns, weld specifications, and bills of material.
Erection Documentation
General arrangement drawings with multi-level plan views, elevations, and section cuts to support field erection and coordination.
Miscellaneous Steel Details
Grating panels, handrail assemblies, clip angles, and connection hardware detailed to the same fabrication-ready standard as primary structure.
Project Gallery
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Structural Overviews
Individual Assemblies
Technical Drawings
Industrial Specialization
Industrial facilities demand a level of coordination and fabrication knowledge that goes beyond standard commercial work. AFAR Steel Detailing has built its practice around exactly this kind of complex, multi-discipline industrial scope — where accuracy in the model directly affects what happens on the shop floor and in the field.
Commercial Projects Welcome
The same precision and fabrication-first approach that drives AFAR's industrial work applies equally to commercial structural steel. Whether the project is a multi-storey commercial building, a retail structure, or a mixed-use development, AFAR brings the same standard of detailing quality to every scope.
Ready to Discuss Your Steel Detailing Requirements?
AFAR Steel Detailing works with steel fabricators, general contractors, and engineering firms across Canada. Whether your project is industrial, commercial, or somewhere in between — bring us the drawings and let's talk about what accurate, fabrication-ready detailing looks like for your scope.