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Is Your Connection Really Fixed?

Determining whether a connection is fixed, pinned, or somewhere in between is a crucial part of the structural design process. The decision directly impacts the accuracy of global analysis and overall design efficiency. But how can we confidently classify a connection’s rigidity?

This often-overlooked question can be addressed through Stiffness Analysis. With IDEA StatiCa Connection, you can perform detailed stiffness analyses to accurately determine whether your connection is fixed, pinned, or semi-rigid. This process ensures your designs meet both safety and performance requirements.

Ideal for Civil and Structural Engineers and professionals in the Structural Steel industry, this video explores how IDEA StatiCa simplifies stiffness analysis and empowers engineers to make better-informed design decisions.

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.