AVEVA E3D – Supports module is a comprehensive toolset designed for the creation, modification, and documentation of support structures in 3D plant design. It enables engineers to design supports for piping, cable trays, and HVAC systems, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with engineering standards.
🔧 Key Features of the Supports Module
1. Standard and Custom Support Templates
- Template-Driven Design: Supports are based on structural templates, with a default set aligned to British Standard steelwork sections.
- Customizable Templates: Administrators can configure templates to adhere to specific national standards or project requirements.
- Special Supports: For unique design needs, special supports can be created by modifying existing templates.
2. Ancillary Components
- Definition of Ancillaries: Ancillaries include items like u-bolts, bolt-on shoes, anchors, and slip-units, which are attached to supported objects.
- Configuration of Ancillaries: The module allows for the inclusion of suitable ancillaries based on the selected support templates.
3. Interactive and Configurable Interface
- User-Friendly Design: The application offers an interactive interface, enabling easy design of supports with minimal effort.
- Project-Specific Defaults: Administrators can define project-related defaults to control support design and determine the range and types of ancillary components available.
4. Support Drawing Production
- Automatic Drawing Generation: The module facilitates the production of detailed support drawings, including structural steel, pipes, and connected steel.
- Drawlist Feature: Users can add specific elements to the support drawing using the Drawlist, ensuring comprehensive documentation.