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Screenshot showing the integration between SUMO structural analysis software and IDEA StatiCa for detailed steel connection design.
Steel Design
Jacobus Oberholster | AEC Engineering Technical Consultant (Prokon)

IDEA StatiCa as a Design Link for Prokon SUMO

Today’s post explores the powerful new integration between Prokon and IDEA StatiCa, showcased in a live webinar using a simple frame model in Sumo. This design link allows engineers to move seamlessly from global analysis to detailed, code-compliant connection design. The session highlighted how IDEA StatiCa handles failed connections intelligently—through targeted stiffening and iterative design—without defaulting to oversizing. By combining accurate analysis with smart optimization, this workflow enhances both structural performance and material efficiency, offering a forward-thinking approach to engineering in South Africa.

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