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Integrated connection design

Steel connection design is a fundamental aspect of structural engineering, essential for structural integrity while preferably minimizing resource consumption.
However, carrying data between different software solutions, along with all the geometrical information and internal load combinations, can be really challenging. Consteel allows users to effortlessly incorporate standard connections directly into their global structural models, thereby enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in the design process.

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Specific Feature Solutions for Non-uniform members in Consteel

Global model based modeling of connections

Connections are integrated parts of a structure and so they are integrated parts of the Consteel model too. Typical joints can be defined and placed at every relevant position. The loads from every placement are transferred automatically to the connection design module. There is no need to collect and insert the loads manually!
Connection design can be done either with our Joint module which is applicable for most standard connections, or to IDEA StatiCa Connection in case of nonstandard solutions.

Exact analysis of continuous frame corner regions

Corner zones have usually significantly different behavior than the connected beam members. Since these zones are very short, the behavior is influenced dominantly by the shear effect. Frame corner regions are semi-automatically recognised in Consteel and specific methods are applied to them during analyis and design with the consideration of kinematic constraint elements between the 7. DOF displacements of the neighbouring members (warping transfer) according to the chosen frame corner topology.

Model export possibilities

Interoperability between softwares is crucial nowadays, that is why Consteel offers several export possiblities: IFC export as the most commonly used format in the BIM world, direct export to Tekla Structures, as well as DXF export of required reinforcement area.

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TRUSTED EXPERIENCE

ConSteel Solutions Ltd. is a software developer company specialized in structural analysis and design for steel, composite structures with more than 25 years of experience in steel design.

Pioneer innovations

We continuously research and implement the most modern ways of steel design based on high-level, integrated numerical analysis. We are also seriously dealing with design issues outside of the standard methods in order to offer practical solutions for the engineers in these complex fields as well.

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With Consteel, you benefit from expert local support and valuable guidance at every stage, provided by our highly regarded and experienced support team. We’re proud that our users are satisfied with the support they receive.

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Example ModelS

Joint orientation model example

Small specific model to try out joint placement by orientation.
Read our tips and tricks about Choosing the orientation of a symmetric joint for more information.

Version: CS14.1000

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Consider connection stiffness for global analysis

Did you know that you could use Consteel to consider connection stiffness for global analysis?
Download the example model and try it!

Rotational stiffness for bolted column/beam moment bearing connections

Did you know that you could use Consteel to calculate rotational stiffness for bolted column/beam moment bearing connections?

Download the example model and try it!

Connected categories

What can you do with Consteel?

Select a category from the building types

Metal buildings/Pre-engineered buildings
Halls and hangars
More building types

What can you do with Consteel?

Select a category from the structure types

Hot-rolled hauched portal frames
Welded tapered portal frames
Trusses
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