Research & Development

IDEA StatiCa has conducted thousands of tests through its dedicated Research and Development team, ensuring that only the most reliable and innovative solutions are delivered to our customers.

At IDEA StatiCa, our commitment to innovation is driven by extensive research and development. Our R&D efforts focus on advancing structural analysis and design, developing sophisticated finite element methods, and optimizing material usage for sustainability and cost-effectiveness. We ensure our solutions meet global standards, such as Eurocodes, to guarantee safety and regulatory compliance. By collaborating with leading universities and research institutions, we validate our methods and stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Our goal is to provide intuitive, cutting-edge tools that empower engineers to design safer, more efficient, and innovative structures.

Our CBFEM Method for Steel

To provide you with cutting-edge technology you can rely on, IDEA StatiCa has merged the traditional Component Method (equations) with FEM analysis to develop the Component-based Finite Element Method (CBFEM). This innovative approach has been rigorously tested and validated through collaborations with two technical universities and HILTI.

Our CSFM Method for Concrete

All IDEA StatiCa Concrete section checks are validated through extensive comparison calculations, providing you with the most precise concrete methodology available. In collaboration with ETH Zurich university, our Compatible Stress Field Method (CSFM) has undergone rigorous testing to ensure safe design for walls and D-regions.

HILTI PROFIS Engineering Utilizes CBFEM

IDEA StatiCa collaborated with HILTI to integrate CBFEM as the core calculation engine for base plate calculations in PROFIS Engineering. Each month, CBFEM (IDEA StatiCa + PROFIS Engineering) is used to calculate over 100,000 steel-to-concrete projects. This partnership has established the industry benchmark for efficient and rapid footing design, compliant with all major design codes globally.

Benefits of IDEA StatiCa's CBFEM and CSFM for Software Users

Accuracy and Reliability

Complex Design Capabilities

Compliance with Standards

Efficiency and Speed

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IDEA StatiCa allows us to design a much wider range of connections, in less time, as well as look into the stiffness behaviour of connections to see how this interacts with the global structural analysis.

This software gives me the freedom to be really creative with the connections. What's more, it pays for itself very quickly.

IDEA StatiCa has proven to be the perfect choice because modelling such complex details, with bolts, welds, cuts and openings, in FEM software like SAP2000 or Ansys would have involved an excessive amount of time and several technical difficulties.

FAQs

What is the Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) used for in IDEA StatiCa?

The Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) in IDEA StatiCa is used for the detailed analysis and design of complex steel connections. It combines traditional Component Method equations with advanced finite element analysis to accurately model the behaviour of connections under various loading conditions, providing precise results for complex structural configurations.

How does the Compatible Stress Field Method (CSFM) improve concrete design in IDEA StatiCa?

The Compatible Stress Field Method (CSFM) in IDEA StatiCa enhances concrete design by offering a precise methodology for analyzing and designing concrete sections. CSFM is validated through extensive comparison calculations and ensures accurate modelling of concrete walls and D-regions, improving safety and compliance with design standards.

How does IDEA StatiCa ensure compliance with international design codes using CBFEM and CSFM?

IDEA StatiCa ensures compliance with international design codes by integrating CBFEM and CSFM methods, which are developed and validated according to major global standards. These methods align with requirements from standards such as Eurocodes, ensuring that all designs meet rigorous safety and performance criteria.

What are the key benefits of using CBFEM for steel connection design in IDEA StatiCa?

CBFEM provides several key benefits for steel connection design, including:

Enhanced Accuracy: Accurate analysis of complex connections using advanced finite element techniques.
Flexibility: Ability to model and analyze a wide range of connection types and configurations.
Efficiency: Rapid design iterations and code-checks, leading to reduced project time and costs.

In what ways does CSFM optimize concrete section checks in IDEA StatiCa?

CSFM optimizes concrete section checks by providing;

Precise Analysis: Detailed and accurate modelling of concrete sections, including walls and D-regions.
Enhanced Safety: Reliable results that ensure structural safety and compliance with design standards.
Efficiency: Streamlined processes for performing complex calculations and validations, improving overall workflow efficiency.