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Steel Connection Design Software

Steel Connection Design Software

Steel Connection Design Software

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Can anyone recommend a steel connection design software that they have had success with? I have been using LIMCON, but would like to see what else is productive. RISA has just come out with a connection software, but it is very limited in that it only accommodates W shapes at right angles.

I am working in Canada, so a software with Canadian Codes would be most beneficial.

Thanks.  

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

I have used RAM Connection and really like it...I don't think it supports Canadian codes though...

Neffers

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

i've used descon and it's good. i also have RAM connection but it's integrated with my staad software and i find it hard to use. maybe the standalone is better were you just put loads instead of the one in staad.

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

Any packaged software is limited to the simplest of applications and to the users understanding of the design requirements.  Good luck.

http://www.FerrellEngineering.com

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

I am not familiar with any software with CISC options.  Although AISC (LRFD) results are very similar.   

http://www.FerrellEngineering.com

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

DesconWin and DesconBrace are undoubtedly the best available in the market.

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

I like RAM Connection.  I use it stand-alone and integrated with RAM Elements and RAM Structural System.  The newest version designs base plates and anchors per 318 Appendix D also.

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

Does anyone remember how to use a pencil anymore?

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

What is a pencil?

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

Pencil you say, I looked on Wiki, but I do not quite understand this device.  Is this some sort of APP for my blackberry? big smile

RE: Steel Connection Design Software

I like to make my own spreadsheets that way you can change them as need be.

ANY FOOL CAN DESIGN A STRUCTURE. IT TAKES AN ENGINEER TO DESIGN A CONNECTION."
 

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