Connections

We develop software for structural engineers and detailers. Our development team researches, tests, and applies new methods of analyzing the behaviour of structures and their members. Based on this, we created IDEA StatiCa – software that enables engineers to work faster, evaluate requirements of the national code thoroughly, and use the optimal amount of material. For us, creating software is a way to contribute to making every new construction around the world safer and cheaper.

IDEA STATICA Connection

Everything you wished you had...

Model and check ANY connection, ANY topology, ANY loading, safely,

...and even more

...in minutes

Compatible with your software

...and others

Unique Patented Technology

IDEA StatiCa, the world-leading software for analysis and design of steel connections and concrete members, is officially patented. The Component-based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) that is based on, effectively combines all the code equations and conditions with finite elements, overcoming the topology and loading limits of the old methods.

MEET IDEA STATICA FOR STEEL

IDEA StatiCa Steel allows you to design and check welded or bolted connections, 2D or 3D joints, anchoring of any topology. You get clear pass/fail checks according to AISC, Eurocode, and other national standards in a complete report with drawings.

STEEL CONNECTIONS & MEMBERS

IDEA StatiCa is a steel connection design software for any type of welded and bolted connection, including plates, their footings and anchors. It also enables the assessment of buckling effects on steel components.

Intuitive design for any connection.
Pass/fail results for any connection, based on AISC, Eurocode, etc.
250 ready-made templates, 10,000+ configurations
Easy application of any number of load combinations containing all six stress components.
Complete report including stiffness, seismicity and buckling

BIM links to enhance your productivity

For all STEEL professionals

Structural Engineer

IDEA StatiCa enables you to confidently model and check steel connections and members of any topology and loading. And synchronizes data with your FEA/CAD models.

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Steel Fabricator

IDEA StatiCa allows you to reduce the raw material and fabrication cost, adapt fast in changes on the construction site and communicate modifications better within your team.

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Detailer

IDEA StatiCa allows you to quickly export connections models from your CAD software and send them to the structural engineer.

FOR FREE.

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Are you an engineering student or academic? See what IDEA StatiCa can offer you. Learn more

We help you in all your connections projects

Steel-to-steel connections

IDEA StatiCa UK - Steel to Concrete Connections

Steel/Concrete connections

Steel-to-timber connections

UNIQUE METHOD & ENGINE

IDEA StatiCa was the first one to combine the traditional Component method (as reflected in the code formulas) with FEM analysis. Together with universities, we have created a method called CBFEM, tested it thoroughly, and enabled its usage in a beautiful engineering application.

Reference projects in the UK & Ireland

IDEA StatiCa UK - 6-8-Bishopsgate — 6-8 Bishopsgate, London, UK

IDEA StatiCa UK - 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London — 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London

IDEA StatiCa UK - University of Cambridge — University of Cambridge

IDEA StatiCa UK - Battesrea Power Station, London — Battersea Power Station, London

IDEA StatiCa UK - Waterloo Station, London — Waterloo Station, London

IDEA StatiCa UK - Jakarta Velodrome, Indonesia — Jakarta Velodrome, Indonesia

IDEA StatiCa UK - Midland Metropolitan Hospital — Midland Metropolitan Hospital

IDEA StatiCa UK - Navigator Terminal Thames, London — Navigator Terminal Thames, London

IDEA StatiCa UK - Birmingham New Street Station — Birmingham New Street Station

IDEA StatiCa UK - St Andrews University, Scotland — St Andrews University, Scotland

IDEA StatiCa UK - Curragh racecourse, Ireland — Curragh racecourse, Ireland

IDEA StatiCa UK - Circle Square, Manchester — Circle Square, Manchester

Case studies

Curragh Racecourse, Kiernan Steel

Kiernan Steel, one of Ireland’s leading structural steel firms, has adopted IDEA StatiCa in 2016, only a few months since the software was introduced in the market – having seen straight away its potential to speed up the connection design

October 5, 2020

Case studies

The Marshall Building – Bourne Group

Bourne Group has been one of the first TOP10 UK Steel contractors to implement IDEA StatiCa back in 2016, and since then they have been using successfully in many high profile projects. One of the latest is The Marshall Building,

September 22, 2020

Case studies

Morley College, London

StructureMode implemented IDEA StatiCa while working on a project for an Art College within central London. The College planned for expansion and to enable the building works necessary to expand they need additional temporary teaching spaces. “The temporary teaching