Steel Connection Design Software 1

[Spencer10]

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.

 

[neffers]

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

Neffers

 

[delagina]

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.

 

[connectegr]

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

 

[connectegr]

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

http://www.FerrellEngineering.com

 

[prsconsultant]

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

 

[UcfSE]

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.

 

[hawkaz]

Does anyone remember how to use a pencil anymore?

 

[ToadJones]

What is a pencil?

 

[Brad805]

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

 

[rowingengineer]

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.”