At MINING MART, we specialize in planning, developing, and supplying high-quality facilities that are specifically adapted to the needs of the mining sector.
Warehouse Access Way Modification Design Beta Hunt Handrail Requirement
An expansive space that will straddle LA’s famed Wilshire Boulevard, the project will feature 110,000 square feet of gallery space in one single level to display and present art in a non-hierarchical, egalitarian way. As part of the new building, Clark will construct a new theater, education spaces, three restaurants, a museum shop, multi-purpose event spaces, and ancillary and back-of-house facilities.
The California Building for the Permanent Collection is slated to open to the public in 2024.
Client
California Building Co
Location
Los Angeles, California
Category
Construction & Engineering
Architect
Thomas Smith Studio
Year Completed
2024
Warehouse Access Way Modification Design Beta Hunt Handrail Requirement
This project involved designing and installing a handrail gate to secure an open area in a shed with sheet metal, using advanced scanning and modeling techniques to ensure precision and compliance with Australian standards. The aim was to minimize on-site work by maximizing the use of bolted joints and designing a handrail system that meets safety and functionality requirements.
Tools Used
- Laser Scanner: Used to capture accurate 3D scan data in E57 file format.
- Reverse Engineering Software: Employed for processing and enhancing scan data, extracting dimensions, and ensuring precise alignment.
- 3D Modeling Software: Used for designing, assembling, and drafting individual components for manufacturing.
Challenges Overcome
- Data Processing: Ensuring high-quality alignment and dimension extraction from complex scan data required advanced processing techniques.
- Standards Compliance: Designing a versatile handrail system that met all Australian standards necessitated careful planning and attention to detail.
Outcome
The project successfully delivered a robust and compliant handrail system for the Beta Hunt shed area, designed to minimize site work through efficient use of bolted joints. The integration of advanced scanning and modeling tools ensured high precision and alignment with Australian standards. The final deliverables, including detailed manufacturing drawings, were completed with accuracy and efficiency, demonstrating our capability in complex design and fabrication projects.
Process
Data Acquisition:
- Obtained 3D scan data of the open shed area using a laser scanner, resulting in an E57 file format.
- Imported the scan data into Reverse Engineering Software for further processing.
Data Processing:
- Enhanced the quality and alignment of the scan data using Reverse Engineering Software.
- Extracted precise dimensions from the scan data using the Sketch with Mesh feature.
Design and Planning:
- Designed a handrail system and gate to close the open area using sheet metal, bolts, and flat bars.
- Aimed to minimize on-site work by maximizing the use of bolted joints.
- Positioned the handrail based on scan data, ensuring it complied with Australian standards.
Component Design and Assembly:
- Designed all necessary handrail components, including guide rollers, sliding tracks, rollers, locks, etc.
- Assembled components virtually and cross-checked against scan data in Reverse Engineering Software to identify and resolve any intersections.
Drafting:
- Created detailed individual manufacturing drawings for each component using 3D Modeling Software, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
