Quick answer
In short, equipment support structures means designing platforms and supports for vessels, exchangers, pumps and rotating equipment. The work is governed by AISC 360 and EN 1993, executed on licensed Tekla Structures and checked against a documented QA checklist before issue.
What equipment support structures actually includes
Equipment Support Structures is the discipline of designing platforms and supports for vessels, exchangers, pumps and rotating equipment. In practice a complete scope covers the full chain from design inputs to construction-ready output, not just a single drawing or calculation.
A typical equipment support structures package from our team includes: lod 400 tekla 3d model, single-part & assembly shop drawings, erection & ga drawings, bolt lists, nc/dstv & dxf files. Each deliverable is produced on licensed Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, Navisworks and passes an internal checker review before it reaches you.
How the work is delivered, step by step
Most engagements follow the same five-stage flow, whether the package is a single drawing or a multi-month frame agreement.
- Share inputs — design drawings, specifications and the project schedule.
- Free quote in 24 hours — fixed lump-sum, per-tonne, per-drawing or hourly.
- Model & engineer — built on Tekla Structures to AISC 360.
- Review & approve — internal check, then your comments closed fast.
- Issue for construction — lod 400 tekla 3d model and single-part & assembly shop drawings issued with revision control.
Which codes and standards govern equipment support structures
The governing standard depends on where your project is built. Our teams work daily to AISC 360, EN 1993, IS 800, AWS D1.1 and to client specifications such as Shell DEPs and major operator standards.
Getting the code basis agreed at kick-off is the single most effective way to avoid late-stage rework — it fixes load combinations, material grades, tolerances and documentation format before modeling starts.
When you need it — and when you don't
You need professional equipment support structures whenever the output feeds fabrication, regulatory review or a design-responsibility handover. Early concept sketches and feasibility studies can be lighter, but anything issued for construction should carry a checked, code-referenced package.
If you are unsure which level of detail your project needs, send us your inputs — a senior engineer will scope it honestly, even if that means telling you a smaller package will do.
What Is Equipment Support Structures? A Complete Guide: FAQ
What is equipment support structures?
In short, equipment support structures means designing platforms and supports for vessels, exchangers, pumps and rotating equipment. The work is governed by AISC 360 and EN 1993, executed on licensed Tekla Structures and checked against a documented QA checklist before issue.
Which software is used for equipment support structures?
We deliver on licensed Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, Navisworks and issue native files plus PDF, DWG and IFC on request.
Which standards do you follow for equipment support structures?
We work to AISC 360, EN 1993, IS 800, AWS D1.1, plus client specifications such as Shell DEPs and major operator standards.
How long does a equipment support structures package take?
Small packages are typically delivered in 3–7 working days; larger scopes are split into phased submissions agreed at kick-off.
How do I get a quote for equipment support structures?
Send your drawings or scope through our quote form — a senior engineer reviews them and returns a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours, free and without obligation.