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Support CenterKnowledge Base ArticlesConnection Library: Properties, parameters and filtering
The new features in IDEA StatiCa Connection Browser will help you to find a template for your bolted and welded steel connection faster than ever before. Improve your structural design and make it faster and more effective!
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Connection Library: Properties, parameters and filtering

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We are continuously improving the Connection Browser tool and fulfilling our promise to build an AI automated design based on machine learning technology. Properties of the connection template are enhanced with more Parameters added.

Note: Connection Browser was renamed to Connection Library with version 23.0 (April, 2023).

Parameters available within the particular features

Propose:

  • Connection Design Set (set of joints - IDEA, Private, Company)
  • Loading type (Moment, Shear, Truss, one, none, or more can be selected)
  • Design code

Publish:

  • Loading type 
  • Connection Design Set  

Manage:

  • Connection Design Set 
  • Loading type (editable in Edit mode)
  • Connectors
  • Created

Filtering

For better orientation, filtering, and selection of the most relevant designs, we brought a whole bunch of different Connection Design Items (CDI) into the Propose dialogue. 

Types of possible CDIs for filtering:

  • Connectors
    • Bolt
    • Weld
  • Features
    • Anchor
    • Cleat
    • Modification
  • Loading Type
    • Moment
    • Shear
    • Truss

Available in both Expert and Enhanced editions of IDEA StatiCa Steel.

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