See you at the Steel Days in the Nordics!
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See you at the Steel Days in the Nordics!

The "Steel Days" events are just around the corner in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. These national events are key gatherings for structural engineers, steel detailers, and professionals involved in steel construction.

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Speakers at the IDEA StatiCa User Meetings 2024
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Speakers at the IDEA StatiCa User Meetings 2024

COMING UP: IDEA StatiCa User Meetings taking place in Oslo, Stavanger, København, and Århus! These half-day events aim to bring together (enthusiastic) users to share experiences, discuss and explore the latest advancements and best practices in structural design and analysis using IDEA StatiCa!

Meet some of the GUEST SPEAKERS in this article!

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BuildingPoint Scandinavia Announces Partnership with Robert McNeel & Associates to Supply Rhino Software

BuildingPoint Scandinavia Announces Partnership with Robert McNeel & Associates to Supply Rhino Software

Press release: BuildingPoint Scandinavia, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, proudly announces its partnership with Robert McNeel & Associates (TLM, Inc.) as a trusted supplier of Rhino software. This collaboration underscores BuildingPoint Scandinavia's commitment to empowering design excellence through the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

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IDEA StatiCa Quick Tip: The Connection Library
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IDEA StatiCa Quick Tip: The Connection Library

IDEA StatiCa's connection library features over 400,000 steel connections to assist you in selecting a design! The solutions are based on basic user input and offers a streamlined connection modeling and analysis process! Additionally, the library allows users to contribute and share their own connections to fuel collaboration in your team. Watch the video to get started!

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IDEA StatiCa Quick Tip: Loading plates best practice
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IDEA StatiCa Quick Tip: Loading plates best practice

How to handle loading plates in IDEA StatiCa? These plates, widely used in the Nordics, serve various functions from temporary support to facilitating steel structure assembly. We cover examples like beam-to-column supports and beam-to-wall connections. In the video we delve into everything you need to know to get started on modeling, analysis, and interpretation of loading plate connections!

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The teaching challenge: Balancing theory with practical applications
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The teaching challenge: Balancing theory with practical applications

While theoretical emphasis is key in universities, Assistant Professor Jomar Tørset at NTNU advocates for including practical examples to engage students and accelerate their understanding. Drawing from his industry experience, he uses software like Tekla Structures, SAP2000, and IDEA StatiCa to bridge the theory-practice gap, enabling students to apply knowledge effectively in the field.

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