Constrained urban sites do not always provide a suitable location for a conventional tower-crane foundation. In some cases, the support structure must become part of the building itself, using steel grillages connected directly to reinforced-concrete cores. Our latest article in
Cast-in plate design has arrived in IDEA StatiCa — and we’ve created a new 32-page technical guide to explore the engineering behind it. Cast-in plates represent one of the more challenging interfaces in structural design. Steel connections, plates, anchors, reinforcement
Many engineers expect preloaded bolts to increase connection stiffness, so it’s surprising when the results remain unchanged. This isn’t a bug but a direct consequence of how Eurocode defines joint stiffness. In this post, we explain why pretension doesn’t affect stiffness today—and how the next Eurocode generation will change that.
Our take on a recent CROSS Safety Report (ID 1403), where a wrong design choice significantly increased the risk of web deformation and higher sagging moments in a beam
‘Can you assess steel connections for degradation?’ This question came up in a recent customer presentation and it immediately peeked my interest. This is not that an unusual request but one we do not hear very often. There may be
From Setup to Success: Tips for Maximizing Efficiency in IDEA StatiCa Connection IDEA StatiCa has transformed the way structural engineers design, check, and analyze complex connections. However, like any advanced tool, making the most of it requires a strategic approach.
The Evolving Role of Structural Engineering Traditionally, structural engineering was perceived as a discipline primarily concerned with safety and functionality. While this remains true, structural engineers must guarantee a minimum safety margin for uncontrollable factors such as earthquakes, wind loads,
Engineering judgment is a key aspect of the design process, from initial concepts to detailed execution. Advances in computational methods—and more recently, artificial intelligence—have introduced new tools that broadly address three key challenges: prediction, optimisation, and automation. But how can
Building Information Modelling, widely known as BIM, is a collaborative process centred on a 3D model of a structure. This digital representation carries up-to-date information about the geometry, materials, and construction process. By fusing data from various disciplines, BIM enables
Pins are commonly used in various steel structures, typically for linking bracing, diagonal, rod and bar elements, or otaher structural elements that transfer tension and compression forces. This type of connector is now available in the IDEA StatiCa Connection application.
