Elevated Sheep Farm Shed Design and Drafting

About the project

Structural Design & 2D/3D Drawings Required for Elevated Sheep Farm Shed (100' x 40') Project Overview I am looking for an experienced Structural Engineer / Steel Structure Designer / AutoCAD Draftsman / 3D Designer to design an elevated steel sheep shed for commercial sheep farming. The designer should have proven experience in industrial steel structures, livestock farm buildings, and structural analysis considering dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and stability. The final design should be practical, economical, and suitable for long-term operation. Shed Details Shed Size: 100 ft × 40 ft Orientation: West-facing Structure Type: Elevated steel shed Slatted Floor Height: 2 ft above ground level Ground to First Floor Clear Height: 9 ft First Floor to Roof (Eave): 9 ft Roof Type: Gable roof with proper slope for load distribution and rainwater drainage Flooring: Slatted floor for sheep Structural Requirements The design must include complete structural calculations based on applicable standards. The designer should consider: Dead Load Calculation Live Load Calculation (Sheep, Feed, Workers & Equipment) Wind Load Analysis Structural Stability Load Bearing Capacity Steel Member Selection Deflection Checks Foundation Design Column Base Plate Design Connection Details Roof Truss Design Bracing System Future Solar Panel Provision (Preferred) Structural Preferences Vertical Columns: I-Beam (ISMB Sections) Horizontal Beams: MS Square/Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS/SHS) Roof Members: RHS/SHS Sections Economical yet robust steel design with optimum material utilization. Functional Requirements The shed should incorporate: Elevated slatted sheep floor Ground floor working space Central feeding alley Water supply and plumbing layout Electrical layout Drainage arrangement Ventilation system Loft water tank at the southwest corner Integrated structural support for water tank Mechanical/Electric material lift from ground floor to first floor Lift guide integrated with the structural frame West-side entrance Internal ramp along the north side Deliverables Required Architectural Layout (2D) Structural GA Drawing Foundation Layout Column Layout Beam Layout Roof Truss Drawings Fabrication Drawings Connection Details Base Plate Details Material Lift Arrangement Water Tank Support Structure Plumbing Layout Electrical Layout Roof Drainage Layout 3D Structural Model 3D Realistic Exterior Views 3D Interior Views Steel BOQ Material Cutting List Steel Weight Estimation Construction Drawings suitable for fabrication Software Preference Experience in any of the following is preferred: AutoCAD Tekla Structures STAAD.Pro ETABS SAP2000 Revit SolidWorks SketchUp Advance Steel Preferred Freelancer Structural Engineer Steel Structure Designer Industrial Shed Designer Agricultural Building Designer Livestock Farm Designer Previous experience in designing sheep farms, poultry farms, dairy farms, warehouses, industrial sheds, or steel buildings will be highly preferred.

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