
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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May 2026
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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April 2026
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
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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