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Codes and standards supported in IDEA StatiCa Steel

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In order to make IDEA StatiCa Connection and IDEA StatiCa Member usable in all parts of the world, we have implemented some of the most widely used national codes. All you need to do is select the corresponding standard and get to work.

For now, IDEA StatiCa Steel users can choose from 8 international or national codes and standards.

$EN - Eurocode - used in the majority of European countries (without national annexes)$
$AISC - American Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges$
$CISC - Canadian Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel$
$AS - Australian Standards and Codes of Practice$
$SP - Russian National Standards$
$GB - Chinese National Standards$
$IS - Indian Standards$
$HKG - Hong Kong Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel$

Find more information in the blog post Codes and standards supported in IDEA StatiCa Steel .

News and updates for codes

We're constantly working on keeping the software updated based on the latest versions of codes and standards. Read the following paragraphs and find out what has been improved.

Hong Kong Code (HKG)

The Hong Kong steel design code (HK) for steel-to-steel connections and joints is now available alongside seven other design standards. Component bolts, preloaded bolts, and welds are checked according to HK CoP:2011 and CoP:2013, including detailing. Detailing check for bolts and concrete block resistance check has been implemented too.

Hong Kong standard

This feature is available for the Expert and Enhanced version of IDEA StatiCa Steel product.

Indian design code (IS)

The Indian steel design code (IS) for steel-to-steel joints is now available alongside seven other design standards. Components bolts, preloaded bolts, welds, and concrete in compression are checked according to IS 800:2007 and IS 456:2000, including detailing.

Steel grades, bolt grades, and typical steel cross-sections are listed in the library.

Indian code and typical cross-sections

This feature is available for the Expert and Enhanced version of IDEA StatiCa Steel.

Weld checks specifics as per Eurocode (EN) and Indian Standard (IS)

Weld strength f u (EN, IS) is taken as a minimum from:

$f u of connected plate 1$
$f u of connected plate 2$
$f u of welding material selected in manufacturing operation$

For other standards (AISC, CSA, AS, SP, GB, HKG), the strength is taken from the weld electrode.

Updated in Expert and Enhanced edition of IDEA StatiCa Steel .

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Connection designSteelMember designKnowledge baseConnection

Codes and standards supported in IDEA StatiCa Steel

This article is also available in

For now, IDEA StatiCa Steel users can choose from 8 international or national codes and standards.

$EN - Eurocode - used in the majority of European countries (without national annexes)$
$AISC - American Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges$
$CISC - Canadian Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel$
$AS - Australian Standards and Codes of Practice$
$SP - Russian National Standards$
$GB - Chinese National Standards$
$IS - Indian Standards$
$HKG - Hong Kong Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel$

Find more information in the blog post Codes and standards supported in IDEA StatiCa Steel .

News and updates for codes

We're constantly working on keeping the software updated based on the latest versions of codes and standards. Read the following paragraphs and find out what has been improved.

Hong Kong Code (HKG)

The Hong Kong steel design code (HK) for steel-to-steel connections and joints is now available alongside seven other design standards. Component bolts, preloaded bolts, and welds are checked according to HK CoP:2011 and CoP:2013, including detailing. Detailing check for bolts and concrete block resistance check has been implemented too.

Hong Kong standard

This feature is available for the Expert and Enhanced version of IDEA StatiCa Steel product.

Indian design code (IS)

The Indian steel design code (IS) for steel-to-steel joints is now available alongside seven other design standards. Components bolts, preloaded bolts, welds, and concrete in compression are checked according to IS 800:2007 and IS 456:2000, including detailing.

Steel grades, bolt grades, and typical steel cross-sections are listed in the library.

Indian code and typical cross-sections

This feature is available for the Expert and Enhanced version of IDEA StatiCa Steel.

Weld checks specifics as per Eurocode (EN) and Indian Standard (IS)

Weld strength f u (EN, IS) is taken as a minimum from:

$f u of connected plate 1$
$f u of connected plate 2$
$f u of welding material selected in manufacturing operation$

For other standards (AISC, CSA, AS, SP, GB, HKG), the strength is taken from the weld electrode.

Updated in Expert and Enhanced edition of IDEA StatiCa Steel .

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AISC (USA)

Theoretical background

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