Structural Steel Design Software


S-STEEL is an add-on product to P-FRAME® & S-FRAME® that includes:

  • Model and results automatically taken directly from S-FRAME® and P-FRAME®.
  • Fully integrated, interactive design and analysis process.
  • Code check or automatic redesign options for strength and span deflection for all or part of a structure.
  • Supports code checks for both strength and serviceability. Serviceability checks include comprehensive deflection criteria and an option to consider camber.
  • Support for AISC-LRFD 05 & 94, AISC-ASD 05 & 89, CAN/CSA-S16-01, CAN/CSA-S16.1-M94, BS5950 (1990 & 2000), AS 4100-1998, NZS 3404-1997.
  • Support for American, Canadian, British, and other international section sizes.
  • Member grouping for realistic design results – making certain members continuous as required.
  • User defined constraints for accurate design criteria.
  • Graphical representation of results allowing for rapid assessment of critical areas for re-design.
  • Unparalleled quality of printed results – complete breakdown of code results for members that pass or fail.
  • Full clause references to codes of practice.
  • Flexible output/reports for designs and code checks.
  • Flexible output reports and integration with TEDDS®
  • Supports design and/or code checking of physical member models. Hence, there is no need to further define continuous lengths from the analysis model.
  • Least weight, cost, depth and surface area design criteria.
  • Material listing for weight, surface area and costs.
  • Scratch pad for optimal design refinement.
  • Plate girder design.
  • Tapered plate girder design check.
  • Links to 3D steel detailing systems.
  • Code relaxation available for more conservative designs.
  • Electronic online help system has been completely rewritten in HTML format.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pass/Fail Status and Utilizations

Mult-Bay Industrial Building Courtesy of The Bonacci Group, Australia
     

Code Check Results & Details
 
Model (ACC) Courtesy of Yolles Partnership, Toronto, Canada
     

Key Code Check Results (governing members and steel quantities)
 
Air Canada Centre (ACC) Courtesy of Yolles Partnership, Toronto, Canada
     

Scratch-Pad
(optimal design refinement)
 
Online Help System