Example Drawings

On this page are examples of all different types of drawings to be referenced when creating DI, PDs, FABs, and INS.

To add an example drawing

Send a screenshot of the drawing to a DC and after they review it, the drawing can be added to this list.

File format:

Document Manager Layout

In the document manager there are certain ways drawings are named in the title 1 column.

• Design Intent - DI
• Production Drawings - PD
• Installation Drawings - ID
• Fabrication Drawings - FD
• Rolled Drawings - RD

These are titled by 'Prefix' 'number'

For example a PD title page would be titled "PD 0". This is so that the first stanchion will be titled "PD 1".

These prefix's are added so that any drafter can load into a model and sort by title 1 and the drawings will be listed accordingly.

Basic Drawing Layout Guide

Here is the basic drawing layout guide which can help new drafters understand DI's, PD's, and INS drawings.

General Arrangement

A general arrangement drawing, or GA drawing, is a type of drawing that shows the overall layout and dimensions of a structure or object, such as a building, a bridge, or a machine. It shows how the different parts and components fit together and where they are located. GA drawings are used to plan, design, and construct projects, and to communicate the design to other people involved in the project, such as engineers, architects, and contractors.

GA drawings usually include different views of the structure or object, such as plans (top view), sections (cut view), and elevations (side view). These views are drawn to scale and show the exact measurements and orientations of the parts and components.

GA drawings may also include pictorial views, such as isometric drawings, which show the structure or object in three dimensions. These views are not drawn to scale, but they help to visualize the overall shape and appearance of the structure or object.

Reference Models

When using a reference model for a design intent, remember to include a note on all DI drawings that the reference model:" " has been used.

Title Page

Design Intent

Design intent title pages should include

• An overall isometric view of the model
• Product details (inc, type, finish, colour, pipe OD, balustrade dia, fixings)
• Special notes
• Customer name
• Project name
• Job number
• Any required revision notes
• Initials
• Dates

Production/Fabrication/Rolled Drawings

PD, FAB, and rolled title pages should include

• An overall isometric view of the model
• BOM list
• Customer name
• Project name
• Job number
• Any required revision notes
• Initials
• Dates

Install Drawings

Install title pages should include

• An overall isometric view of the model
• BOM list
• Installation QR code
• Customer name
• Project name
• Job number
• Any required revision notes
• Initials
• Dates

Note: Install drawing title pages only need bubbles if the BOM is small enough to fit all part bubbles in the title page.

If the title looks too busy, remove the bubbles and give them separate pages.

Disability Ramp

This is a general disability ramp layout.

A few things to note:

• All stanchions are equal length apart
• Stanchions are placed 125mm from the ramp edges
• Detail views of both flat and angled baseplates

Small Stair

This is the general layout of a small staircase.

Couple of things to note:

• Measurements show the angle, nosing to nosing, rise, and run lengths
• Measurements showing how far both bottom landing and top landing closures stick out

On more simpler designs, try to show more information to fill out the page.

There is a lot of space to fill, so show the customer a bit more information than what's just necessary.

Mezzanine

Mezanines are usually a simple top-down view. However, if there are more complex items in the model make sure they are shown in a section view. Items like this may include but aren't limited to gates, specific termination of pipe, complex bends and welded items.

Fire Stairs

Fire stairs are staircases that are designed for emergency use in case of a fire or other disaster. They provide a safe and quick way to exit a building and prevent the spread of fire. Fire stairs are usually isolated from the rest of the building by fire-resistant walls and doors.

It is important to show all measurements in a general arrangement drawing of fire stairs because they help to ensure that the fire stairs are built according to the design and safety requirements. Accurate measurements help to avoid errors, save time and money, and ensure quality and accuracy. They also help to communicate the design to other people involved in the project, such as engineers, architects, and contractors.

When creating GA drawings for fire stairs, an isometric view of the section should be shown before the section view of the stairs themselves to help enhance the understanding and communication of the design.

Fire stairs DI

Fire stairs INS

Trolley Bay

Trolley bays aren't done by CAD drafters too often as they are usually just standard parts that can be sold as a package by the sales team.

When CAD drafters do have to design a trolley bay, this is the layout that should be used.

• Section views that includes overall heights
• Any specific fittings that will be used by the customer
• Clearance between trolley bays

Ladder

Ladders are designed to follow AS1657.

Fab Panels and Pipes

CB Standard Parts

MD530.2000.100

CONECTABAL STD Bal Panel, Galv - 2000mm, 100mm centres

• 950mm vertical centres
• 12mm rods

MD531.100

In the Master Fittings and Fixings list this part is labelled as MD531, however in Tekla for the part to number it needs to have the assembly number MD531.100

CONECTABAL STD Bal Closure Panel, Galv

• 950mm vertical centres
• 12mm rods

MD531.04.B

CB10 Closure Panel @ 4.1° (Bottom Of Ramp)

MD531.04.T

CB10 Closure Panel @ 4.1° (Top Of Ramp)

MD532

CB10 Corner Panel

MD533.L

CB10 180° Left Hand Side Transition Panel @ 4.1°

MD533.R

CB10 180° Right Hand Side Transition Panel @ 4.1°

MD535.2000.100

CB tracing tool settings

Height

Rod diameter

MD537.04.D

CB10 4.1° Transition Panel (Down From Landing)

MD537.04.U

CB10 4.1° Transition Panel (Up From Landing)

MD540.2000.100

MD550.2000.100

MD551.04

CB30/35 Terminating Panel @ 4.1°

MD552

CB30/35 Corner Panel

MD553.L

CB30/35 Left Hand Side 180° Panel @ 4.1°

MD553.R

CB30/35 Right Hand Side 180° Panel @ 4.1°

MD557.04.D

CB30/35 4.1° Transition Panel (Down From Landing)

MD557.04.U

CB30/35 4.1° Transition Panel (Up From Landing)

MD590.2000 (Mesh Panel)

BAL.ASM.CTM

CB30/35 End Closure

CB Fabricated

90 Degree Panel

90 Degree Rounded Panel

180 Degree Flat Panel

Angled Panel

Straight Transition Panel

Mitered Closure Panel

Closure Panel Angled

MD545.2000.100 BridgeRail

All balustrades have 5mm diameter holes on the ends of the pipe as they are needed to thread wire through. Once the panel has been secured by the wire, the panel can then be lowered and immersed in a bath of molten zinc at a temperature of around 449 °C.

MD580.2000.100 BridgeRail

Welded Mitered CB Closure Flat

Skate Ramp Rolled Balustrade Panel

Rolled Balustrade Panel

Standard Pipe Parts

MD574 - BS Closure

BIKESAFE Closure Bend

MD575 - TR Closure

TUFFRAIL Closure Bend, Horizontal - D48

MD578

The only MD578 that are stocked and used by CAD is MD270_270 for TR corners. All other MD578 sizes are not stocked, however sales can still use them as standard parts for CAT 1 BOM jobs.

MD578.270_270

MD578.450_450

MD578.400_750

MD578.750_750

MD578.750_1250

Gate Drawings

MD582PC

Note: On aluminium gates the current gate tool spawns in MD365's, the correct code is MD365M.

A-Frame with Cow Latch

For any A-Frame gates (ALY or HDG) please supply an extra 3031 gate hinge to give it more support. We’ll just draw them with 3 hinges but as the hinges come in pairs they’ll have 4 if required

Bent Pipe Multidrawings

Rolled Pipe Multidrawings

XYZ Drawings

If you need any help creating these drawings, click the hyperlink to view the XYZ video tutorial

Mitered Handrail

Welded Handrail

Welded Stanchions

FAB Book welded stanchion drawing

PD Book stanchion drawing

Rolled Kickplate

Baseplates

3010

2 hole baseplate, 102mm

3011

4 hole baseplate, 102mm

3012

Corner baseplate, 88mm

3070

2 hole baseplate, 126mm

• When using any CB product on a stair stringer, we either need to use a 3070 welded baseplate or bend the stanchion pipe and use a MD232.
• When mounting to pre-drilled holes, the 3070 needs to be used, but any other time a bent post can be used.

Stanchions

AssistRail

TuffRail

Conectabal

BikeSafe