May 2026
Steel Connection Component Checks According to Canadian Standards
A technical reference covering how IDEA StatiCa code-checks steel plates, welds, bolts, and concrete blocks under Canadian standards CSA S16-14 and CSA A23.3.
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Insights, tutorials, and updates for structural engineers using IDEA StatiCa.
April 2026
When a Shear Connection Transmits a Bending Moment
Three common single plate shear connection configurations behave differently under load. This article examines how bending moments arise in shear connections and how IDEA StatiCa captures that behavior accurately.
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March 2026
Moment Connections: A Complete Design Overview
A comprehensive overview of moment connection types, their classification, seismic design requirements, stiffener arrangements, and how IDEA StatiCa handles code-checking for any configuration.
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February 2026
Hollow Structural Section (HSS) Connections: What Makes Them So Special?
Loved by architects and challenging for fabricators, HSS connections require careful design. This article covers the types of hollow sections, their advantages and disadvantages, bolted connection options, and how IDEA StatiCa handles the complexity.
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January 2026
BIM Link: Eccentrically Loaded Anchoring from Connection to Detail (EN)
A step-by-step tutorial covering the workflow for exporting an eccentrically loaded anchoring model from IDEA StatiCa Connection to IDEA StatiCa Detail for reinforced concrete code-checking according to Eurocode.
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December 2025
Anchor Code-Check According to Canadian Standards
A reference guide to how IDEA StatiCa evaluates anchor bolt resistances in tension and shear under CSA A23.3, covering concrete breakout, pullout, side-face blowout, and pryout calculations.
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