Advance Design Steel Connections

One of the most complex and time-consuming phases of the steel structures design is the steel connections calculation. This long and
complex process requires precision and efficiency and can become a source of errors with unwanted consequences.
Advance Design Steel Connections (ADSC) is an easy to use and accurate module that offers multiple advantages when it comes to
connection design and verification.
Available connection types
The most frequently used connections are available in ADSC. For each connection type, you have a set of advanced options that allow you to modify and customize the
corresponding connection. For the calculation of connections and loads combinations, ADSC uses standard methods in accordance with the latest versions of international
standards: Eurocode 0 EN1990 - 2003 and Eurocode 3 EN 1993-1-8 - 2005).
BEAM BEAM CONNECTIONS EC3
Apex haunch
Clip angle
Clip angle - Skewed
Double side clip angle
Shear plate
Single side end plate
COLUMN BEAM CONNECTIONS EC3
Clip angle
Clip angle - Skewed
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Double side clip angle
nee of frame bolted, with
haunch
Moment end plate
Shear plate
Single side end plate
B ACIN S EC3
usset plate at one diagonal
usset plate for two
diagonals
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usset plate for three
diagonals
BASE LATES EC3
ase plate cut
ase plate
Tube base plate
ast connection design
ADSC provides the option to create connections with all the corresponding components and features with a single operation. Starting from these templates, the user can
completely customize the connection.
Detailed properties definition
ach connection has a complete set of properties that can be easily defined. For a better understanding, each parameter is illustrated by a small picture in the dialog box.
The changes made in the properties dialog box are automatically applied. ou can view the modifications in real time, in the graphical area.
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Advanced visuali ation options
For an efficient handling of your model, ADSC offers zoom and view commands that are intuitive and easy to access, pan and orbit functions, various rendering modes,
including realistic representations, etc.
An accurate definition of load cases and combinations
sing ADSC, you can define different type of loads dead loads, snow, wind, live loads, temperatures, and accidental and seismic loads and automatically generate
combinations according to Eurocode 0. The verification can also be made according to ELU case lastic ltimate imit State .
Effective connection verification
ADSC performs an accurate verification for all the connection components: bolts, welds, end plates, stiffener plates, etc. and parts of the connected elements, beams web
and flanges.
Complete calculation reports according to Eurocodes 3
ou can obtain complete or synthetic calculation reports for each combination as .rtf or .html files. The reports can be customized to suit your preferences. ou can select
the information to list in the report along with the verification status:
The combination from which the highest stress is obtained, for each verified component.
The theoretical formula.
The formula for failed verifications only.
The work ratio for each verification.
A generic detail view of the connection assembly
hen the verification process is completed, you can get a drawing with all the connection details: dimensions, relative positions of the components bolts, anchors,
stiffeners , connected elements cross sections etc.
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Secure file exchange
The raitec M technology assures a secure file exchange with the interacting programs.
Advance Design Steel Connections is part of the raitec Advance Suite
As part of the A T C Advance Suite, ADSC can be either used as a standalone application or linked with
Advance Design.
n standalone mode, ADSC will allow you to easily define the connection geometry, connected elements,
loads, etc. and design it in a few clicks. Then, you can generate automatically a detailed calculation report and
the corresponding drawing.
t is also possible to use this model with Advance Design after a finite element analysis. n this case, Advance
Design calculates all the envelopes internal forces for the connection design. ust click in the contextual menu
of the connection to export it to ADSC.
hen the calculation is done in ADSC, you can get back the main results in Advance Design and insert the
ADSC report in the global report generator.
Intuitive and fast steps in creating and verifying a steel connection
n the case of using ADSC as a standalone application, the following steps exemplify the promptitude of the
design and verification process.
Creating a base plate in Advance Design Steel Connections:
Create a new pro ect
Select the connection type to create - ase plate.
Define the properties of the connected elements in this case, the column
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Detail view
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