Design of steel structures¶
List of available tutorials¶
List of SSD tasks and general features¶
See also
Workflow steps for steel design¶
Prepare all project data for input into the software
Create a new SSD project file
Define project name
Select design code
Select system
Define materials
Define cross sections (standard cross-sections or custom via Cross-Section Editor)
System and load generation within SOFiPLUS, Teddy, Revit, Rhino or Grasshopper Interface
Linear Analysis of already defined loads
Define combinations
Analysis of defined combination
Design
Cross-section resistance check
Buckling resistance check
Objectives¶
Working through the available tutorials the user will learn the general SOFiSTiK Steel Design Workflow.
Tutorial Name |
Objectives |
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Portal Frame |
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Imperfection Concept |
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Cross-Section Class 4 Concept |
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In the “General features & Workflow” chapter: the tasks, input steps, workflows, etc. are explained for a better user understading. The “General feature” documentation will try to give answers for frequent asked questions (FAQs).
General feature & Workflow |
Objectives |
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Combine loads |
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Analysis of combined load |
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Resistance of cross-sections |
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Buckling resistance of members |
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Definition of eccentricity for structural lines |
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