Tekla Structures
Civil · Structural
Industry-standard BIM software for steel and concrete detailing.
Course Quick Info
| Duration | 1.5 – 2 Months |
|---|---|
| Mode | Classroom at KPHB + Online Available |
| Certificate | Industry-recognized completion certificate |
| Placement | Placement Assistance — Steel Fabrication & Detailing Firms |
| Who Should Join | Civil/Structural Graduates & Diploma Holders, Working Draftsmen, Fabrication/Detailing Company Staff |
Why Tekla Structures?
Tekla Structures (by Trimble) is one of the most widely used BIM software for steel and concrete detailing, used by structural detailers, fabricators and steel construction companies worldwide. At Manju CAD Experts, students learn to create accurate 3D structural models, generate fabrication-ready shop drawings, and produce General Arrangement (GA) drawings exactly as used on construction sites.
Curriculum
Course Syllabus
8 modules
- Interface, model organization, and custom components
- How Tekla fits into the BIM process
- Beams, columns, bracing, connections, bolts and welds
- Using Tekla's built-in connection library
- Creating custom connections
- Footings, columns, beams, slabs and rebar detailing
- GA drawings, single-part drawings, assembly drawings and cast unit drawings
- Quantity extraction, numbering, bolt and material lists
- Using Tekla Model Sharing and Trimble Connect/BIMsight for coordination
- End-to-end detailing of a real steel structure such as an industrial shed or warehouse
Career Opportunities
- ✓Steel Detailer
- ✓Tekla Modeler
- ✓BIM Coordinator (Structural)
- ✓Structural Draftsman
- ✓Detailing Engineer — Gulf, USA, UK, Australia (remote & onsite)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Tekla is built specifically for fabrication-level detailing with bolt-level accuracy, while Revit Structure is mainly used for design-stage BIM coordination. Many companies use both together.
Basic 2D drafting knowledge helps but is not mandatory — we start from the fundamentals.
You'll detail real steel structures such as industrial sheds, warehouses and multi-storey steel buildings, replicating actual industry workflow.
Ready to start your career in Tekla Structures?
Talk to Manju Ma'am, sit in on a live class, and decide for yourself.