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Idea StatiCa Steel Connection

Precise Steel Connection Design for Optimal Structural Integrity

Steel Connection Design employs advanced Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) analysis to ensure precise and compliant steel connection designs. Engineers can optimise connections for efficiency and performance as well as integrate seamlessly with BIM platforms for enhanced collaboration. The software generates detailed reports and documentation, supporting rigorous analysis and facilitating safe, efficient structural solutions.

FAST CONNECTION DESIGN

Achieve rapid pass/fail checks aligned with South African codes in minutes. IDEA StatiCa significantly reduces connection design time by up to 80%, offering:

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VERSATILE GEOMETRY AND LOADING

Create steel connections of any type or complexity effortlessly. Begin from scratch or import connections directly from your CAD or FEA software. Apply both simple and complex loads, visualise the behaviour, and produce detailed sketches and reports. Connection types include:

DESIGN CONNECTIONS, ANALYZE, AND REPORT

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PREVENT OVERDESIGNED CONNECTIONS

As per the Steel Construction Cost joint publication by the SCI, BCSA, and TATA Steel, fabrication and raw material costs account for approximately 60-80% of the final product’s cost. IDEA StatiCa for steel connection design aids in significantly reducing these expenses by:

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FAQs

What types of steel connections can be designed using IDEA StatiCa?

IDEA StatiCa allows for the design of a wide range of steel connections, including:

  • Moment connections
  • Shear connections
  • Axial connections
  • Seismic connections
  • Beam to beam connections
  • Beam to column connections
  • Column to column connections
  • Column to base plate connections

Yes, IDEA StatiCa supports the import of connection designs directly from various CAD and FEA software. This integration enables a seamless workflow, allowing engineers to start from scratch or build upon existing designs, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in connection modelling and analysis.

IDEA StatiCa helps in reducing overdesigned connections by providing precise and optimised design solutions. The software performs detailed analysis, considering all relevant factors such as load combinations, material properties, and structural geometry. This ensures that connections are neither under nor overdesigned, leading to cost-effective and efficient designs that meet safety standards.

With IDEA StatiCa, you can generate comprehensive and detailed reports that include:

  • Connection sketches and diagrams
  • Analysis results and performance visualisations
  • Load and stress distributions
  • Material and geometry details
  • Compliance with relevant standards and codes These reports can be customised to suit specific project needs and are useful for documentation, verification, and communication with stakeholders.

IDEA StatiCa contributes to sustainable construction practices by enabling the design of efficiently engineered connections that minimise material usage and waste. By optimising the design and reducing the number of overdesigned connections, the software helps decrease carbon consumption during fabrication. This not only lowers costs but also supports environmentally friendly construction by reducing the overall carbon footprint of steel structures.