- ABOUT THE BOOK
- HOW TO PURCHASE THIS TEXTBOOK
- ACCESSING TOC/TUTORIAL FILES
- TUTORIAL VIDEOS
- TECH SUPPORT
This textbook covers in detail the tools that are used to create a 3D structural model. Real-world industry examples are specially chosen for the structural steel detailing and BIM industry. The author has specifically covered a number of pain-points that the users face on a day-to-day basis in their work. The following are some of the salient features of this textbook:
- Complimentary access to more than 250 minutes of videos covering all tutorials in the book.
- Covers Imperial units based on English US installation and Metric units based on English Australia installation.
- 666 pages of in-depth coverage of the tools to create 3D structural model from scratch.
- Around 430 pages of tutorials on real-world Structural and Building models.
- Detailed discussion of the Basic and Extended Modeling tools such as Portal/Gable Frames, Purlins, Trusses, Cage Ladders, Straight Stairs, Spiral Stairs, Hand-railings, and so on .
- Detailed coverage of the Connection Vault to insert various types of connections.
- Detailed coverage of how to create and save custom connections and custom profiles.
- “What I do” sections describing some real-world challenges that Advance Steel users face and the author’s approach in those situations.
- Tips and Notes providing additional information about the topic in discussion.
- End of chapter skill evaluation to review the concepts learnt in the chapter.
- Complimentary access to the teaching resources for faculty members.
- Answers to Class Test Questions for the faculty members.
In Australia
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You can download the PDF file of the Table of Content of this textbook by clicking on the following link:
Accessing Tutorial Files
The author has provided all the files required to complete the tutorials in this textbook. These files can be downloaded by clicking on the following link:
To know more about Advance Steel, visit the Steel Squad Website
If you have an Advance Steel support question, please send an email to steelsquad@autodesk.com
Guidelines for requesting help from the Steelsquad:
When sending a support email to the Steel Squad support, please include the following:
- Your Contact information: Name, Phone number, and email
- On the subject line give a short description of your request
- Briefly describe what you were doing on the model or drawing you were working on
- In the body of the email please include: Company name and address
- In the email also include the model, drawings, and if necessary AstorAddin and AstorSettings databases
- AstorAddIn can be found at the following location: C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Advance Steel 2022\COUNTRY\User2\Data\
- AstorSettings can be found at the following location: C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Advance Steel 2022\COUNTRY\Steel\Data\
To access the Videos of this book, please email me your proof of purchase, such as tax invoice or purchase receipt, at "deepak@deepakmaini.com".