CAD Training Material

Computer-aided design (CAD) is a powerful tool for creating and modifying drawings of various structures and objects. CAD software allows you to design, visualize, analyze, and document your projects in a digital environment. One of the applications of CAD is in the field of barrier design, which involves the creation of handrails, balustrades, and other types of barriers that provide safety, support, and separation for people and spaces.

Handrails are rails that offer a handhold on stairs, ramps, walkways, or platforms. Balustrades are handrails supported by vertical posts or balusters. Barriers are any structures that prevent people from falling off the edge of a stairway, balcony, deck, or other elevated surface. Barrier design requires a thorough understanding of the relevant standards and regulations, as well as the materials, components, geometry, and loads of the system.

This training material will teach you the basics of barrier design using CAD software. You will learn how to:

- Identify the different types of handrails, balustrades, and barriers and their functions - Understand the Australian standards and regulations for barrier design - Choose the appropriate materials and components for your barrier system - Draw and modify handrails, balustrades, and barriers using Tekla - Analyze and test your barrier system for strength, stability, and compliance - Document and present your barrier design using CAD software

By the end of this training material, you will be able to design and create effective and compliant handrails, balustrades, and barriers using Tekla.