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IDEA StatiCa Connection – Extending a Column

IDEA StatiCa Connection elevates the analysis and design of steel connections to an entirely new level. It enables previously unimaginable modifications, fostering innovative solutions that enhance material efficiency and reduce costs. To unlock its full potential, it’s essential to master the basics.

This video demonstrates how to extend a column in IDEA StatiCa Connection using the Cut Operation. This process allows beams to connect seamlessly to the column flanges using end plates. While straightforward, this workflow eliminates the need to extend columns in your analysis software (if using Checkbot), avoiding unexpected and problematic outcomes.

This video is tailored to structural engineers, drafters, and professionals in the structural steel industry, and aims to provide practical insights and efficient solutions to common challenges.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacobus Oberholster | AEC Engineering Technical Consultant

Jacobus is an AEC Technical Consultant at Micrographics, specialising in the Structural Engineering industry. He focuses on optimising structural workflows in Revit, Prokon, and IDEA Statica, streamlining processes through the integration of various software packages. Jacobus holds a BTech in Civil Engineering and is a Professionally Registered Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa. With close on 10 years of experience, he has served as a designer, quality controller, and project manager in both the public and private sectors, demonstrating his extensive expertise and commitment to the field.