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IDEA StatiCa Steel Connection Essentials

This course offers a hands-on introduction to IDEA StatiCa Connection, focusing on key features, project setup, and essential modeling functions. Participants will learn to model and analyse structural connections, including haunch and apex types, while mastering key design tools and workflows.
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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to IDEA StatiCa Connection, a leading software for structural connection design. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the software, including key features, project setup, and essential modeling functions. The course covers basic operations, such as creating and analysing connections, as well as advanced topics like haunch and apex connection modeling. Through step-by-step guidance, users will master adding members, applying loads, and interpreting results to finalise structural designs efficiently. Ideal for structural engineers looking to enhance their connection design skills. 

Course Objectives

After completing this course participants should be able to understand and/or create:

The objectives of this course are as follows:

  • Gain a fundamental understanding of IDEA StatiCa Connection software.
  • Learn to set up and navigate projects within the software.
  • Master basic operations, including creating and editing members, assigning materials, and applying loads.
  • Conduct structural analysis and generate design reports.
  • Model and analyse haunch and apex connections with step-by-step guidance.
  • Interpret analysis results to refine and finalise connection designs.
  • Export connection models and drawings for professional use.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to teach beginner users how to use IDEA StatiCa’s Steel Connection module. It is well suited for Structural- and Civil Engineers.

Pre-requisites

  • Access to the latest version of the software.
  • Knowledge of the Eurocodes advantageous but not compulsory.

What's Included

e-Manual
Stationery
Workstation
Software Trial
Tea & Coffee
Lunch
Wifi Access
Certificate
Certified Instructor
*Items may differ between courses, contact an agent for details

Qualifications

On completion of the course, you will be presented with a Micrographics Training Certificate.

Module 1: Introduction to IDEA StatiCa Connection 

  • Overview of IDEA StatiCa Connection 
  • Introduction to the software 
  • Key features and benefits 
  • Applications in structural engineering 
  • Training objectives 
  • Getting Started 
  • System requirements 
  • Installing the software 
  • User interface overview 

  

Module 2: Basic Operations 

  • Project Setup 
  • Creating a new project 
  • Setting up the project parameters 

  

Module 3: Essential Functions 

  • Modelling Basics 
  • Adding and editing members 
  • Assigning materials and cross-sections 
  • Adding and editing operations 
  • Applying loads and boundary conditions 
  • Analysis and Design 
  • Running basic analyses 
  • Navigating analysis results 
  • Generating design reports 
  • Exporting connection model and drawings 

  

Module 4: Modelling a Haunch Connection 

  • Introduction to Haunch Connections 
  • Overview and applications 
  • Key considerations in design 
  • Step-by-Step Modelling 
  • Defining the geometry 
  • Adding members and plates 
  • Applying welds and bolts 
  • Applying loads 
  • Running the analysis 
  • Interpreting Results 
  • Reviewing the analysis results 
  • Modifying the design based on results 
  • Finalising the connection 

  

Module 5: Modelling an Apex Connection 

  • Introduction to Apex Connections 
  • Overview and applications 
  • Key considerations in design 
  • Step-by-Step Modelling 
  • Defining the geometry 
  • Adding members and plates 
  • Applying welds and bolts 
  • Applying loads 
  • Running the analysis 
  • Interpreting Results 
  • Reviewing the analysis results 
  • Modifying the design based on results 
  • Finalising the connection 
  1. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
  2. Bookings can only be considered confirmation on receipt of payment.
  3. Bookings may be changed up to three weeks in advance of the course. A fee of 20% will be levied to cover charges.
  4. For full day courses, we will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where
    applicable) tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at the training center only. Catering is not included for OnSite training
  5. Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date.
    Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
  6. Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone\
    dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
  7. We suggest clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled
    before booking flight and accommodation. We are NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight
    and accommodation for clients.
  8. Full training fees will apply if the above condition is not complied with.
  9. Errors and Omissions Excepted.
  10. By accepting the Micrographics terms and conditions, you agree to receiving marketing material from time to time. This may include Mailers, social media references and any other marketing communications employed by MGFX for the distribution of information pertaining to products and/or services supplied by Micrographics SA (Pty) Ltd.
  11. For any queries our contact details may be found on mgfx.co.za/contact.
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  13. Pricing is subject to the availability of stock and exchange rate fluctuations, and may change without prior notice.
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