NanoCAD BIM Designs

nanoCAD Structures - the product is intended for designers who develop sets of working drawings of monolithic and prefabricated structures of KZh and KZhI grades.

The system is aimed at specialists involved in calculations, design and issue of detailed design documentation of columnar and tape foundations on natural and pile foundations, in strict accordance with domestic norms and standards. It contains nanoCAD functionality for performing basic drawing tasks with full support for the *.dwg format.

System modules

nanoCAD Designs - Module Design

nanoCAD Designs - Design is a specialized module as part of the nanoCAD Design software package, designed to configure the complex and design working drawings in accordance with the requirements of SPDS. The module is supplied and operates in the same interface with other modules of the complex. It contains nanoCAD functionality for performing basic drawing tasks with full support for the *.dwg format.

The main functions of the Design module are:

• control of settings of parameters of all elements of the program;
• Use standard layers and create custom layers to customize their properties.
• Save settings to a file for  later use in other projects.
• Drawing construction axes   individually or as a pattern
• Designating associative elevations and plan elevations in the drawing 
• drawing leaders in drawings using a notebook and special symbols;
• Drawing sections, fragments , and change flags
• using scale text in the drawing ( using a notebook and special characters);
• using a notebook with the ability to replenish user pages and tables;
• editable drawing of boundary hatches  ;
• the use of special construction tools in the work;
• Use the tools to define the area by contour.
• saving BOM templates developed by the user with the possibility of subsequent editing of tables;
• Use the drawing layer management tools.

nanoCAD Constructions - QoL module

nanoCAD Structures - QoL - is a specialized module as part of the nanoCAD Design software package designed for designers who develop sets of working drawings of QoL and QoL grades in strict accordance with domestic norms and standards.

The main functions of the QoL module are:

• development of QoL and QI grade drawings in accordance with domestic standards;
• development of drawings of QoL and QI grades in accordance with DBN V. 2.6-98: 2009 (Ukraine);
• use of universal tools of schematic and detailed reinforcement;
• automatic control of design standards as per SNiP 2.03.01-84, SP 52-101-2003;
• automatic specification of reinforcement products;
• automatic design and specification of welded meshes as per GOST 23279-85;
• drawing of non-standard reinforcement products;
• automated drawing of reinforcement products: clamps, studs, spirals, retainers , etc.;
• Use standard and create custom embedded parts
• expanded capabilities for working with rolled metal elements;
• You can obtain all types of schedules, including steel consumption lists and parts lists , and automatically insert a part sketch.
• selection and design of jumpers;
• Automatic generation of BOMs and lists
• automated layout of floor slabs on floor sections with the possibility of area editing;
• Ensure full compatibility  with Project StudioCS 5.5, 5.6 and upcoming 6.0 drawings.

Reinforced concrete structures reinforcement tools

Schematic reinforcement The scope of the software of this section is the implementation of reinforcement schemes for reinforced concrete structures. The capabilities of the offered tools:

• Selecting a regulatory document from the Rebar Assortment dialog box, which determines the subsequent choice of the class and diameter of the linear reinforcement elements (rods and parts), as well as control parameters when  creating them;
• the ability to automatically assign the corresponding classes according to SP 52-101-2003 to the reinforcement previously drawn according to SNiP 2.03.01-84 by selecting the desired position in the dialog box;
• drawing linear reinforcement elements on the drawing with the possibility of assigning parameters (rods, parts and embedded parts);
• Controls whether a reinforcement feature is included in the assembly and schedule when it is created and edited.
• conversion of standard *.dwg drawing elements (lines, polylines , and arcs) into schematic reinforcement objects (rods, parts , and embedded parts );
• tool Reinforcement distribution sections designed to create distribution sections of regular and arbitrary shape taking into account holes;
• When you use the Pattern tool on a parcel, you create an associated group of program objects (a parcel, a linear reinforcement feature , and an associative leader). All objects in the linked group are editable. The number of reinforcement bars in this case is given in meters taking into account the total area of the distribution area;
• distribution of linear reinforcement elements (rods, parts and articles) over the distribution range, wherein the geometry of the guide can be different. All objects in the linked group are editable;
• forming a nominal reinforcement section (rod, part and product) on the drawing according to the nominal diameter specified by the user;
• distribution of conventional reinforcement sections by parameters and trajectories selected by the user;
• conventional image of reinforcement meshes with a brand  and with parameters of reinforcement product grades previously developed in the project;
• draw a rebar mesh section with a tag;
• Draw a group of tagged grids .
• layout of grids in the area with assignment of primary and additional grids tags;
• adding an anchor image to linear reinforcement elements and editing anchor images;
• editing linear reinforcement elements;
• Convert conditional images into previously developed part and product tags and then include them  in schedules.

Reinforced concrete structures reinforcement tools

Detailed reinforcement

The scope of the software of this section is the execution of drawings for reinforcing sections and parts of reinforced concrete structures. The capabilities of the offered tools:

• drawing reinforcement bars and parts taking into account their number, based on the accepted type of distribution by structure (along the length of the structure, along the specified length and by quantity);
• Controls whether a reinforcement feature is included in the assembly and schedule when it is created and edited.
• accounting of the number of reinforcement parts (clamps, studs and brackets), based on the accepted type of distribution by structure (along the length of the structure, along the specified length and by quantity);
• determining the length of the drawn cross section of the rod or part , taking into account the method of determining its length in the structure (by the length of the structure, by the specified length);
• possibility to use registered grades of reinforcement products created during development of reinforcement schemes;
• Conversion of standard *.dwg drawing elements (lines, polylines , and arcs) to detail reinforcement objects (rods and parts)
• editing rods;
• the order of the rods in the drawing (this allows you to get an idea of ​ ​ the location of the rods in the structure);
• drawing the boundaries of the protective layer for its subsequent use in reinforcing the structure;
• distribution of cross sections of rods in the structure ( taking into account regulatory requirements);
• drawing of clamps, studs and clamps (front view) by previously drawn cross sections of rods with subsequent registration of part drawing;
• Automatically sketch a part while registering its drawing and automatically add the sketch to the generated parts list.
• Create a side view of clamps, studs , and clamps using previously created tags to obtain complete feature data.
• Drawing a reinforcing helix and counting the total length of the bar.
• Draw the separator retainer (front view, side view , and top view , and count the full length of the bar.

Embedded parts

The Embedded Products tool set offers the following options:

• use of unified embedded parts grades as per 1.400-15 series in drawings , taking into account the possibility of determining anchoring parameters and selection of steel grade;
• drawing of rolled metal elements, including rolled steel (GOST 103-76, GOST 82-70, GOST 8568-77, GOST 19904-90, GOST 19903-74), taking into account the steel grade selected in the corresponding dialog box;

Metal truss drawing

• arbitrary cutting of rolled metal elements , including holes of arbitrary configuration;
• drawing a countersink hole in the form of a rolled sheet on top and on the side with checking the decision;
• adding an embossed head to the detail rods;
• designation of bending diameter for drawing of reinforcement bars of detailed reinforcement;
• image of the weld in plan and section;
• generation of slinging loop marks with drawing of slinging loop mark on the drawing and its subsequent use in schematic reinforcement.

Reinforcement products

Section is intended for development of drawings of welded meshes and frames tags. The Welded Grids tool in accordance with GOST 23279-85 allows you to quickly and correctly select parameter values, automatically perform calculations, and prepare an image of the grid or frame tag for insertion into the drawing. All selected grid parameters correspond to GOST values.

In

 the process of creating grid tags, the following parameters are fulfilled:

• sets of diameters of longitudinal and transverse rods are automatically monitored by welding conditions and compliance of grid dimensions with permitted parameters;
• the set of diameters automatically changes in accordance with the regulatory document adopted at the stage of starting work on the project (SNiP 2.03.01-84 or SP 52-101-2003);
•  The overall grid dimensions (length and width) are automatically calculated based on the selected product parameters. If the resulting value exceeds the allowed value, the program does not allow you to create a grid;
• A standard product tag is automatically generated for insertion into the BOM.
• the total weight of the product is calculated automatically (data of the rods included in the grid are used);
• the program allows, using special tools for cutting standard reinforcement products and assembling a new brand from disparate detailed, schematic reinforcement elements and rolled metal elements, to form non-standard reinforcement products.

The technology, procedure and possibility of forming drawings of reinforcement frame marks are similar to the process of forming drawings of welded reinforcement mesh marks.

Associative Leaders

contains commands for creating associative leaders in a drawing that provide a rigid link between data in a leader and a feature.

• Feature symbol (creates a single leader and leader from a group of features). When you create a leader from a group of elements, the parameters of each element are controlled. It is used for schematic, detailed reinforcement elements and embedded parts.
• Comb leader. When you create a leader from a group of elements, the parameters of each element are controlled. Used for schematic and detailed reinforcement elements.
• Chain leader. When you create a leader from a group of elements, the parameters of each element are controlled. Used for schematic and detailed reinforcement elements.
• Designation of grids. Use the command to derive associative leaders  from both individual schematic grids  and patterns.
• Positioning of product parts. Use the command to derive associative leaders from elements in grid and wireframe tag drawings.
• Designation of diameters of rebar bends (rebar of detailed reinforcement).
• Marking of welds.

Associative callouts to all reinforcement features automatically update the leader data when you change the object properties  and leader feature data .

Assemblies and Schedules

The section contains commands that perform service functions. The capabilities provided by the tools in this section are:

• possibility to unbend the anchor hook;
• Registering the part drawing for subsequent use of the generated tag in the structure drawings
• cutting an array of rods to create non-standard reinforcing products;
• assembly and marking of items from separate reinforcement elements , including reinforcement and embedded parts.
• Prefabricated reinforced concrete structures

Composite jumpers above openings

The section contains a database of standard elements (bar, slab, facade, rolled metal stock) used in the formation of composite jumpers. The jumper section base includes many ready-made sections, and also provides the ability to:

• quick and convenient formation and editing of sections using a special dialogue;
• convenient selection of sections from the base - according to the parameters of the opening and wall.

The program automatically selects implementation options for each section element in the project database, creates a tag , and stores all necessary information in the drawing. When forming a jumper, the graphic parameters automatically track the correspondence of the data from the database, if they do not match, the program informs the user about the error. Lists and schedules of jumpers by floors, fragments or throughout the object are generated automatically.

Example of jumper element arrangement drawing

Floor slabs

contains a database of standard floor slabs. The following functions are implemented:

• laying out both a single plate and an array of user-defined plates;
• automatic layout of slabs in a given area, selection of several layout options using slabs from the project base;
• control of slab support on the wall;
• distribution of monolith over the area;
• editing the layout and single slabs;
• rearrangement of slabs and monolithic areas within the existing layout area;
• merging and splitting monolithic areas within the layout;
• replacing the slab with a cast-in-situ area and vice versa, as well as replacing the slab with a plate of a different size;
• renumbering floor slabs;
• obtaining information on said plates;
• generation of floor slab schedules per floor, object, as selected in the drawing;
• Calculate  in the layout schedule the number of embedded items drawn in the layout drawing using the Schematic Element Schematic Reinforcement tool.

The results of the application of the program tools are fully executed drawings of QoL and QI grades. The duration of design work is reduced by at least 30%. For example, use the floor drawing from nanoCAD Constructs.

nanoCAD Structures - Foundations

nanoCAD Structures - Foundations is a specialized module as part of the nanoCAD Design software complex designed to prepare layouts and drawings of columnar foundations on a pile and natural foundation, including calculation of the foundation by deformations for the foundations of columns of industrial and civil buildings, calculation of the pile cluster for strength by the bearing capacity of the pile and calculation of monolithic and prefabricated tape foundations.

Main functions of the Foundation module

• Calculation, design and receipt of a set of working drawings of columnar foundations on a pile and natural foundation.
• Calculation, design and receipt of a set of working drawings of cast-in-situ and prefabricated tape foundations on a pile and natural foundation.
• Draw piles of different configurations ( with automatic graphical separation of elements that differ in parameters) and obtain phased and summary specifications for pile fields.
• Execution of deliverables by means of the "Execution" module in strict accordance with the SPDS requirements.

 Foundations shall be calculated and designed in accordance with the following regulatory documents:

• SNiP 2.02.01-83 Foundations of buildings and structures;
• Manual for designing the foundations of buildings and structures (Moscow, 1986);
• SNiP 2.02.03-85 Pile foundations;
• SP 50-102-2003 Design and construction of pile foundations;
• SNiP 2.01.07-85 Loads and Impacts.

Columnar foundations on natural base

• Calculation, design and drawing of a separate foundation for double single reinforced concrete or metal columns of arbitrary position and orientation in plan in direct or reverse task mode (prefabricated and monolithic version of design for reinforced concrete columns).

• The summary information in the message field of the dialog box contains information about the characteristics that define the foundation parameters.
• If there is a basement ( in any quarters in the plan), it is possible to automatically collect vertical weight and horizontal loads from the weight of the flooded soil , taking into account the payload on the surface.
• Convenient constraint device for managing calculation results.
• Calculation of the base by deformations using different models of the soil base (linearly deformable space or linearly deformable layer).
• Consideration of mutual influence in calculation of foundation settlements.
• Generates column types  and column sub-column loads.
• Automatic labeling and BOM generation.
• Generation of QoL, QoL drawings with full set of specifications and steel consumption list
• Generate a file  with the calculation report.

Columnar foundations on pile foundation

• Calculation, design and drawing of a separate foundation for double single reinforced concrete or metal columns of arbitrary position and orientation in plan in direct or reverse task mode (prefabricated and monolithic version of design for reinforced concrete columns).
• The summary information in the message field of the dialog box contains information about the characteristics that define the foundation parameters.
• If there is a basement ( in any quarters in the plan), it is possible to automatically collect vertical weight and horizontal loads from the weight of flooded soil , taking into account the payload on the surface (by analogy with a columnar foundation on a natural base).
• Selection of piles by type and method of driving from the list taking into account all possible types of piles included in the program base.
• Consideration of design limitations when calculating columnar foundation on pile foundation.
• Consideration of mutual influence of any types of foundations (on a natural or pile base) when calculating sediments (by analogy with a columnar foundation on a natural base).
• Convenient constraint device for managing calculation results.
• Calculation of the base by deformations using different models of the soil base (linearly deformable space or linearly deformable layer).
• Automatic labeling and schedule generation (analogous to a columnar foundation on a natural base).
• Generation of QoL, QoL drawings with a full set of specifications and a flow list (similar to a columnar foundation on a natural basis).

• Generate a file with a report on the calculation results (by analogy with a columnar foundation on a natural basis).

Consideration of seismic impacts in foundation calculation

Parameters taken into account to account seismic impacts:

• grade of the construction area;
• soil category by seismic properties;
• probability of exceeding seismic intensity;
• building criticality class as per SNiP 2.01.07-85;
• introduction of seismic hazard parameters of the object causes introduction of special combinations of forces on the foundation cut.

Monolithic strip foundations on natural base

• Calculation of cast-in-situ tape foundation with generation of report file based on results.
• Layout of the top and bottom grids of the sole or individual rods on the layout according to the calculation data.
• Forming a specification of reinforcement products and rods that are part of a cast-in-situ tape foundation.
• Obtain Steel Flow Sheet for Cast-in-Situ Tape Foundation.
• Creates and automatically draws a plan and section view from a foundation marker.

Cast-in-situ strip foundations on pile foundation

Calculation of cast-in-situ tape foundation with generation of report file based on results.

• Draw the pile foundation according to the results of the calculation.
• Layout of the top and bottom grids of the sole or individual rods on the layout according to the calculation data.
• Forming a specification of reinforcement products and rods that are part of a cast-in-situ tape foundation.
• Obtain Steel Flow Sheet for Cast-in-Situ Tape Foundation.

• Creates and automatically draws a section view from the foundation marker.

Prefabricated strip foundations on natural base and walls made of FBS and FBP units

• Calculation of deformation of tape foundations, design and layout in controlled automatic mode of foundation slabs on the layout diagram.

• Possibility of continuous or discontinuous layout of foundation slabs.
• Layouts in semiautomatic mode of foundation blocks in wall unfolds.
• Convenient service device for editing the layout of blocks and foundation slabs.

• Layout ( in semi-automatic mode) of runbeams on the foundation layout.
• Automatically mark wall blocks and runbeams in the drawing according to the items in the schedule.
• Minimizing the volume of cast-in-situ seals when laying out prefabricated blocks and foundation slabs.
• Automatic calculation of the consumption of cast-in-situ concrete in the walls of prefabricated blocks  and prefabricated tape foundations, its accounting in the specifications.
• A complete set of schedules for location schemes.
• Creates and automatically draws a section view from a prefabricated ribbon foundation marker.

Pile tape pile caps and fields

• Routing and drawing of single-row and multi-row pile strips of linear, arc or circular configuration with staggered or ordinary arrangement of piles.
• The presence of a service device that allows you to place a given number of piles or set distances between them with wide possibilities of manipulating the "remainder."
• Draw and edit pile cap contours.
• Draw rectangular or circular pile fields with a checkerboard or row-by-row pile arrangement , with a specified number of piles, or at specified distances between them.
• Piles are automatically numbered in three different ways.
• Automatic visual indication of piles by their grades and types.

• Automatically generates the schedule and elevation table.
• The possibility of multiple editorial changes, in which the previously created numbering, visual indication and set of specifications are automatically updated at the direction of the user

2014: nanoCAD Designs 4.5

On February 27, 2014, Nanosoft announced the release of an updated version of the nanoCAD Design program.

nanoCAD Designs 4.5 fully supports drawings made in Project StudioCS versions 5.5, 5.6. Drawings created in Project StudioCS 6.0, which is currently being released, will also be supported.

Now as part of the nanoCAD Constructs complex, two components:

• nanoCAD Constructs - QoL ( in previous versions - nanoCAD Constructs program);
• nanoCAD Structures - Foundations ( in previous versions - nanoCAD Foundations program).

The complex is based on a new version of the platform - nanoCAD 5.0. SQL Server 2008 R2 Express databases are used.

List of changes in the functionality of the nanoCAD Design module - QoL

Assembly and marking of LB-structure

• You can enter your own subgroups of constructs.
• The concept of design status is introduced: individual or nested.
• Added special subgroup - composite constructs.
• The composite construct can now include an arbitrary number of nested constructs.
• Control of reinforcement bars sorting modes within the structure is implemented.
• Design BOM generation can be performed both when the grouping modes of products, parts and rods are enabled, and when they are disabled, and independently for each section.
• Added the ability to include additional reinforcement elements in the design without redefining balloons.
• The possibility of including data on used materials in the design has been significantly expanded.

Reinforcement tools

• A new reinforcement tool, rebar section, has been added.
• The Rebar Section Pattern command allows you to create different options for distributing rebar sections.
• The possibility of overlapping the poured rod with the empty rod has been added.
• The Scale parameter has been added to the Bar Cross Section object.
• In the assessment areas for the linear distribution case, enter the parameter Qty Adjustment (allows you to add rods to the count or exclude them from the count).
• The Distribution Length parameter is a multiple of step added to the linear distribution properties.

Lists and Schedules

• The parts list is created both for a separate structure and for the entire project, and includes automatically generated blocks with part sketches.
• A special setting for the parts list allows you to customize the sketching modes.
• For the main BOM types, special settings have been added that allow you to specify different modes for creating a table form, the accuracy of the output of the mass value, etc.
• You have entered a decimal delimiter type setting (dot/comma) for weight values.

Tag Manager

• Contains information about the number of used products or parts of this brand in the project.
• Allows you to obtain data on which products or structures include this or that brand.
• Added a utility to find reinforcement features that reference deleted product or part tags.
• The automatic update of the content of the design is implemented when the parameters of any of its elements change.

Embedded parts

• A separate team has been added to work with sheet metal rolling.
• The list of rolled metal products has been significantly expanded.
• Updated the steel branding dialog.
• It is possible to specify steel grade for components of serial embedded parts.
• Updated the command for creating weld cross-sections: new types of welds, welding cross-sections of rolled products of different profiles.

The cost of the nanoCAD Design - QoL subscription is 22 thousand rubles. The vendor will announce the timing of the start of deliveries of boxed versions additionally.

The demo version of nanoCAD Design 4.5 can be downloaded from the developer's website or obtained from the offices of official dealers.