Steel connection design
Predefined templates for simple connections, parametric templates, and visual modeling for complex joints, all code-checked to AISC and other standards.
AISC & ACI code checksPatented CBFEM method40+ CAD/FEA integrations
Connections that pass review, faster
Design and code-check steel connections, concrete details, and anchoring with the patented CBFEM method. Get approval-ready reports in 3 clicks.
Free trial runs 14 days, no card needed to talk to us first.
The toolkit
Everything between the analysis model and the stamped report
From simple shear tabs to multi-bar nodes and irregular concrete walls.
Reinforced concrete & anchoring
Design concrete walls and D-regions of any shape and load, including openings and dapped ends, with ACI code checks and anchoring design.
Reports ready for approval
Full ULS and SLS checks in one report, generated in 3 clicks and formatted for submission.
Connection Library
Browse 1M+ real-world joints, adapt them to your project, and reuse proven designs instead of starting from zero.
Bulk checking
Check all similar connections in one pass and focus your attention only on the joints that actually fail.
Optimization built in
Detailed visual results let you optimize reinforcement layout and material usage instead of over-designing to be safe.
Getting started
From analysis model to code-checked report
A clear path from first step to measurable outcome.
Import your model
Pull connection geometry and loads directly from tools like SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, or RISA-3D via BIM links. No retyping, no remodeling.
Design and check
Start from a template or model visually for complex joints. CBFEM calculates real component behavior and runs ULS and SLS checks to AISC, ACI, and other national standards.
Report and synchronize
Generate a code-checked report in 3 clicks, then export results back to your CAD or FEA model to keep everything in sync.
80%less time on connection design
1M+real-world joints in the Connection Library
40+FEA and CAD tools with BIM links
3clicks to a code-checked report
The difference
Spreadsheets and hand calcs vs. IDEA StatiCa
IDEA StatiCaManual calculations & spreadsheets
Code checks to current AISC and ACI standards✓×
Real component behavior including prying effects on bolt forces✓×
Complex nodes with more than three bars in a joint✓×
Direct import from your FEA and CAD model✓×
Bulk-checking of similar connections✓×
ULS and SLS checks in one approval-ready report✓×
Pricing
One floating seat, four ways to buy
Annual subscriptions run $3,290 to $5,490. Perpetual licenses run $6,590 to $10,990. Maintenance is included in subscriptions and purchased separately for perpetual licenses.
Questions
Licensing, answered
How does IDEA StatiCa licensing work?+
Licenses are online and account-based. We set up a cloud license server for you, and you access the license from any device with your email credentials. Standard licenses allow up to 7 users per license product; enterprise licenses are unlimited.
Can I share the license with colleagues?+
Yes. All licenses use floating seats. You can switch devices, return the license to the pool, share it with colleagues, and work from the office, home, or on the road.
Subscription or perpetual, which should I pick?+
A perpetual license is time-unlimited, but maintenance (new versions and support) must be purchased on top and renewed annually. A subscription automatically includes maintenance, is easy to extend, and lets you add seats as your needs grow.
Is the license limited to one country?+
Standard licenses can only be used in the country specified at purchase, usually the billing address country. Multinational usage requires the Enterprise license.
How often is the software updated?+
There are two major product releases plus minor updates per year, bringing additional features and benefits. Up-to-date maintenance keeps you on the current version with support from in-house specialists.
Take the next step
Stop estimating. Start code-checking.
Book a live demo or start your 14-day free trial and run your next connection through CBFEM yourself.
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