Experience in design is essential not only for ensuring safety and structural stability but also because of the vast array of options available for solving the same problem.
These different solutions, while achieving the same goal, can vary significantly in price and complexity. My work with various consulting firms has provided me with insights into the many possible approaches to problem-solving, often leaving me amazed at the creative solutions presented. It’s impossible for texts and design codes to cover all potential solutions.
IDEA StatiCa has made a significant leap forward in this regard. The IDEA StatiCa Connection Library, available for free to anyone with an IDEA StatiCa account (no active subscription required), features over 700,000 connection variations. Once signed in, you can access the Connection Library page.
Here, you can set up the basics of the type of connection you are interested in. After setting up, clicking the Search button will refine your results.
You can then select a specific connection that closely resembles the type of connection you need and export it to your desktop, where you can further refine your model and assign loads. This incredible resource can save you a lot of time.
In conclusion, the vast possibilities in design can be overwhelming, but with tools like the IDEA StatiCa Connection Library, engineers can efficiently explore and implement a wide range of solutions.
This not only enhances design flexibility but also significantly streamlines the process, ultimately leading to better, more innovative outcomes in structural engineering.
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Engineered by structural professionals for the worldwide engineering community, Connection Library promotes inspiration and streamlines engineering tasks.
