In this Playlist you will learn various skills and techniques for using Bentley's BIM solution, OpenBuildings Designer, to model a structural framing model.

This playlist contains videos for in depth learning in order to model key structural elements using OpenBuildings Designer.

To view the complete course and download a workbook, visit the Bentley Learn Server.

1 - Creating a New WorkSet and New Model File In this video we will create a new WorkSet and a new model file in order to start modeling a building project.

https://youtu.be/S-ZbDW4wtRw

Once a Grid System is created for a project it can be displayed in 3D models and is used to automatically create properly labeled grid lines on your drawings for floor plans, elevations, sections and details.

https://youtu.be/R299WUaF-OI

2 - The Grid Systems Manager In this video we will set up the column grid for the office building.

3 - The Floor Selector and Grid Display Options The column grids appear in 3D views. In this next video we will investigate the various options for displaying the grid in the model view.

https://youtu.be/WiMDQac6te0

https://youtu.be/0cHNoDysqjk

4 - Modeling Concrete Columns In this video we will use the Concrete Column tool to model concrete columns.

5 - Modeling Concrete Beams In this video we will use the Concrete Beam tool to model concrete beams.

https://youtu.be/eENb33eR4p8

https://youtu.be/kFdu5sMA3KM

6 - Modifying Properties In this video we will use the Modify Properties tool to modify the columns and beams previously placed in the model.

7 - Modeling Steel Columns In this video we will use the Steel Column tool to model steel columns.

https://youtu.be/yBEvv_NwM5U

https://youtu.be/Y1JlvT_skSA

8 - Modeling Steel Beams In this video we will use the Steel Beam tool to model steel beams.

9 - Attaching Reference Models In this video we will attach the architectural master model as a reference for coordination.

https://youtu.be/KxnCzje5OCA

https://youtu.be/V9l_tg6B73k

10 - Placing Columns By Length In this video we will add some additional framing at the main entrance using the Place Steel Column By Length option.

11 - Placing Beams By Two Points In this next video we will add some additional framing at the main entrance using the Place Steel Beam By Two Points option.

https://youtu.be/i6UpqHD21VY

https://youtu.be/pQFTTgAyi7Y

12 - The Shape Catalog In this video we will we will use the Steel Column tool to take a look at the shape catalogs.

13 - Modeling Steel Braces In this video we will use the Vertical Steel Brace tool to add K-bracing to the structural frame.

https://youtu.be/-FbBA4p2CXA

https://youtu.be/DkXAcKmF_Ck

14 - Modeling Angled Roof Beams In this video we will model the steel beams for the sloped roof.

Parent topic: Getting Started with Structural Essentials