Ranhill Chemical Plant Building

Ranhill Bersekutu Success: Streamlining Structural Design with ProtaStructure

Ranhill Bersekutu, a prominent multi-disciplinary consultancy, exemplifies engineering excellence in Malaysia and beyond. Known for projects like the PETRONAS Twin Towers and KLIA terminals, their success spans over 50 years and 20+ countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Moreover, as one of Malaysia’s largest engineering firms, Ranhill Bersekutu has delivered significant infrastructure, including roads, bridges, railways, ports, and iconic buildings. Their expertise also extends to environmental impact assessment and green building technologies.

Business Challenges for Ranhill Bersekutu

Ranhill Bersekutu faced significant challenges in project efficiency, as explained by Lead Structural Engineer Nur Farahain Bt Mohd Idrus:

“Before ProtaStructure, engineers used multiple tools to handle RC and steel projects. Manually transferring steel loading reactions between software was time-intensive and prone to errors.”

“Drawing production also presented hurdles: drafting teams spent excessive time arranging detailing into title blocks. Steel connection designs demanded extra effort to visualize 3D connections accurately. Furthermore, BIM integration was nearly impossible with outdated software.”

As a result, these inefficiencies slowed project delivery, prompting the need for a modern, unified solution.

ProtaStructure Solutions for Ranhill Bersekutu

To overcome these challenges, Ranhill Bersekutu found the ideal solution in ProtaStructure Suite, which streamlined their workflow for both RC and steel designs.

• Unified Modeling: ProtaStructure allowed seamless modeling and design of RC and steel projects using consistent techniques.
• ProtaDetails Automation: By automating detailing for beams, columns, retaining walls, and staircases, the solution saved significant time while maintaining precision.
• ProtaSteel Efficiency: Steel connection designs were completed in just a few clicks with accurate detailing.
• ProtaBIM Integration: Additionally, bi-directional data transfer with Revit and other BIM platforms facilitated seamless collaboration.

Success Achieved by Ranhill Bersekutu

Using ProtaStructure Suite, Ranhill Bersekutu achieved remarkable results:

• Time Savings: Integrated modeling, analysis, and detailing significantly improved project delivery speed.
• Enhanced Services: Compliance with British Standards and Eurocode requirements streamlined local authority approvals.
• Reduced Costs: Automated seismic and wind load designs ensured accurate load distribution and cost efficiency.
• Responsive Support: Moreover, Prota’s technical team provided timely assistance and considered feedback for software enhancements.

“Prota Software is user-friendly and versatile. It has revolutionized how we approach structural designs,” Nur Farahain shared.

Real-World Applications

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