IDEA StatiCa
For structural engineers who design steel and concrete connections, members, and details.
Overview
IDEA StatiCa is a software solution for structural engineers focused on the detailed analysis and code-checking of steel connections, concrete members, and other structural details. It works as a standalone application but also integrates with various BIM and structural analysis software. It uses advanced analysis methods like Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) to provide accurate results for complex connections that are beyond the scope of standard design methods.
✨ Key Features
- Steel connection design and analysis (CBFEM)
- Concrete member and detail analysis (CSFM)
- Code-checking for various international standards
- BIM links to Tekla, Revit, Advance Steel, etc.
- Analysis of anchoring and footings
- Buckling analysis
- Stiffness analysis
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Advanced CBFEM and CSFM analysis methods for high accuracy
- Ability to model and check virtually any connection topology
- Broad integration with major BIM and structural analysis software
Unique Value: Empowers structural engineers to design and code-check any steel connection or concrete detail with confidence, saving material and ensuring safety through advanced analysis.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Designing and verifying bolted and welded steel connections of any topology
- Analyzing stress and strain in complex concrete details like dapped-end beams
- Workflow integration where connection design is passed from a BIM model
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Full building information modeling (it's not an authoring tool)
- Global structural analysis of an entire building
- Architectural design
🏆 Alternatives
While other tools handle standard connections, IDEA StatiCa excels at analyzing and designing the complex, non-standard joints that are increasingly common in modern architecture, providing a level of accuracy and versatility that is unmatched.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Maintenance tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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