Autodesk, Inc.
TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING FRAME GRIDS FOR STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS OF BUILDINGS

Abstract:

In various embodiments, a grid generation application generates one or more frame grids for a structural system of a building. The grid generation application determines a set of edges based on a computer-aided design of the structural system. The grid generation application then performs clustering operation(s) based on the set of edges to determine at least a first base direction and a second base direction. The grid generation application determines a subset of edges based on the set of edges and the first base direction. Subsequently, the grid generation application performs clustering operation(s) based on the subset of edges to determine a first set of grid lines associated with the first base direction. Based on the first set of grid lines and a second set of grid lines that is associated with the second base direction, the grid generation application generates a frame grid for the structural system.