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Portal Steel Frame with DECAsteel Part 3

In part 3, we're going to focus on creating and customizing structural connections.

We'll start by building a column to beam connection from scratch, including creating custom bolts and adding the ...connection to your DECASteel workflow so you can reuse it throughout your projects. Then we'll look at how to adjust connection settings, customize plates, and create beam to beam, brace, and eave strut connections.

0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Watch Part 1 and Part 2
0:33 - Column to Beam Connection
0:50 - Creating a Bolt
1:12 - Creating Connection
1:32 - Adding Column to Beam Connection Workflow
2:40 - Adjusting Connection
4:28 - Plate in Connection Setting
5:25 - Beam to Beam Connection
6:30 Brace Connection
7:32 - Eave Strut Connection

If you haven't watched Part 1 and Part 2 yet, I highly recommend starting there first, as we'll be building on everything we've covered so far.

Watch part 1 : https://youtu.be/mqiBy-ni1XA
Watch Part 2 : https://youtu.be/O4pnuqRP1-I

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Portal Steel Frame with DECAsteel Part 3

In part 3, we're going to focus on creating and customizing structural ...

In part 3, we're going to focus on creating and customizing structural connections.

We'll start by building a column to beam connection from scratch, including creating custom bolts and adding the ...connection to your DECASteel workflow so you can reuse it throughout your projects. Then we'll look at how to adjust connection settings, customize plates, and create beam to beam, brace, and eave strut connections.

0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - Watch Part 1 and Part 2
0:33 - Column to Beam Connection
0:50 - Creating a Bolt
1:12 - Creating Connection
1:32 - Adding Column to Beam Connection Workflow
2:40 - Adjusting Connection
4:28 - Plate in Connection Setting
5:25 - Beam to Beam Connection
6:30 Brace Connection
7:32 - Eave Strut Connection

If you haven't watched Part 1 and Part 2 yet, I highly recommend starting there first, as we'll be building on everything we've covered so far.

Watch part 1 : https://youtu.be/mqiBy-ni1XA
Watch Part 2 : https://youtu.be/O4pnuqRP1-I

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DECAsteel: https://mindsightstudios.com/decasteel/

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Portal Steel Frame with DECAsteel Part 2

In Part 2 of this tutorial, we continue building our steel frame ...

In Part 2 of this tutorial, we continue building our steel frame structure by adding key framing components and preparing the model for structural connections. By the end of this ...lesson, you'll have a fully framed structure complete with base plates, eave struts, a mezzanine system, and structural bracing—ready for the next phase of the project.

In this Video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Adding Base Plate
2:11 - Mirror the Frame
2:49 - Set up Eave Struts
03:51 - Mezzanine
4:43 - mezzanine Floor structure
5:50 - mezzanine beams
7:21 - Structural Bracing

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Portal Steel Frame with DECAsteel Part 1

Learn how to build a complete steel portal frame in SketchUp using ...

Learn how to build a complete steel portal frame in SketchUp using DECAsteel and Profile Builder. In this tutorial, we start from setting up the grid, placing columns and beams, ...and creating a clean haunch connection using plates, trimming tools, and standard steel detailing workflows.

Part 2: Coming Soon!

0:00 – Introduction
0:46 – Starting a New Project
1:05 – Laying Out Structural Grids
1:36 – Placing Columns
2:20 – Adding the Beam
2:54 – Splitting & Adjusting Beam Using the Extend Tool
4:35 – Creating a Metal Plate + Trimming the Beam (Profile Builder)
6:16 – Cutting Holes with the Hole Tool (Profile Builder 4)
7:54 – Adding the Stiffener Plate
8:54 – Adding the Haunch Plate
10:14 – Placing the Supporting Plate
11:00 – Refining the Structural Geometry
11:32 – Building the Ridge Connection
13:00 – Finalizing the Structure


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How to Use DECAsteel with Profile Builder the RIGHT Way

In this SketchUp tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Profile Builder and ...

In this SketchUp tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Profile Builder and DECAsteel the right way to model structural elements quickly and accurately. Discover pro tips to speed up your ...workflow, avoid common mistakes, and create clean, efficient steel framing in your SketchUp projects.

In this Video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Smart Path Select
1:49 - Join Tool
2:38 - Hole Tool
4:35 - Trim to Solid
5:30 - Trim to Face
7:02 - Remove Trims
7:36 - Edit Path
9:02 - Path Model & Revert Path Model
11:03 - Incompatible Features

Additional Resources:

Using DECAsteel & Profile Builder Article: https://support.mindsightstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/38457943208851-Using-Profile-Builder-with-DECAsteel

Profile Builder Hole Tool Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V8fxS10ARU


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DECAsteel Beginner's Guide (Part 2): Efficient Structural Steel Elements in SketchUp

In part 2, we’ll continue to explore DECAsteel, a powerful SketchUp ...

In part 2, we’ll continue to explore DECAsteel, a powerful SketchUp extension for quickly creating steel structural elements like beams, columns, and trusses. You’ll see how easy it is to ...generate structural drawings with just a few clicks.
If you're ready to enhance your structural modeling skills, hit like, subscribe, and let’s dive in!

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DECAsteel User Guide: https://support.mindsightstudios.com/hc/en-us/categories/360005191614-DECAsteel/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=guide-link&utm_campaign=youtube
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In this Video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - How to create Braces
1:48 - Vertical & Horizontal Fill Braces
2:45 - How to create Structural Connections
4:11 - How to create Baseplates
5:23 - How to create Bolts
6:14 - How to create Plates
7:59 - Level Manager
9:17 - Outro


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DECAsteel Beginner's Guide (Part 1): Efficient Structural Steel Elements in SketchUp

In this video, we’ll explore DECAsteel, a powerful SketchUp extension ...

In this video, we’ll explore DECAsteel, a powerful SketchUp extension for quickly creating steel structural elements like beams, columns, and trusses. You’ll see how easy it is to generate structural ...drawings with just a few clicks.
If you're ready to enhance your structural modeling skills, hit like, subscribe, and let’s dive in!

Get DECAsteel: https://decasteel.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ds-link&utm_campaign=youtube
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Subscribe to Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mind.sight.studios?sub_confirmation=1

In this Video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Download & Install DECAsteel and Steel Profile Library
1:21 - Create New Project
2:00 - DECAsteel Tool Bar
2:16 - Review Tags and Materials
2:42 - How to Create Grid Lines
5:49 - How to Create Columns
8:07 - How to Create Beams
9:58 - How to Create Curved Beams

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