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Prokon Cleat

Automated bolt sizing, 3D visualisation, and detailed calculations

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Prokon Cleat offers efficient design and detailing for double-angle shear connections, facilitating seamless attachment between I and H-shaped columns and beams. Featuring automatic bolt sizing and spacing, engineers can easily optimise connection strength. Users benefit from 3D visualisation options and detailed design calculations, ensuring precise and robust structural connections.

  • Automate Bolt Sizing and Spacing
  • Multi-Angle Connection View
  • Detailed Design Calculations
  • Design Around Strong and Weak Column Axes
  • User-Friendly Interface
  • Compatibility and Integration

Design Cleat Connections with Confidence Across Any Axis

Accurately model cleat connections around both the strong and weak axes of a column, with reliable analysis of shear, axial, and forces.

Automate Bolt Layouts for Speed and Compliance

Automatically size bolts, check spacing, and verify edge distances to meet code requirements—reducing design time and avoiding manual errors.

Visualise and Validate Every Connection Detail

Use multi-angle connection views to confirm cleat geometry, bolt placement, and overall fit -minimising miscommunication and fabrication issues.

Handle Multi-Axis Cleat Design in Minutes

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CLEAT USE CASE

Challenge

A structural engineering firm is tasked with designing the connections for a new steel portal frame warehouse. The project requires efficient and precise detailing of double angle shear connections between the portal frame members and the bridge deck supports. The engineers need software capable of automating bolt sizing, providing detailed design calculations, and offering 3D visualisation to ensure optimal connection performance and structural integrity.

Solution

The engineering firm utilises Prokon Cleat software to tackle the complex design challenge efficiently. Using the software’s intuitive interface, engineers input project specifications and member geometries to generate detailed cleat connection designs. Prokon Cleat’s automated bolt sizing feature quickly determines the appropriate bolt sizes and spacing, streamlining the design process. Engineers leverage the software’s 3D visualisation capabilities to assess how the cleat connections fit within the overall bridge structure, ensuring proper alignment and clearances.

Results

With Prokon Cleat, the engineering firm successfully designs robust and reliable double angle shear connections for the steel portal frame warehouse. The software’s accurate design calculations ensure that the connections meet specified load requirements and structural standards. By automating bolt sizing and providing comprehensive design documentation, Prokon Cleat saves valuable time and reduces the risk of design errors. Ultimately, the implementation of Prokon Cleat results in efficient and optimised cleat connections, contributing to the overall safety and durability of the bridge structure.

Thank you team for your excellent service, speedy response time and always availability to assist with support for Prokon Software!

Gerrie Pienaar

CO-MEMBER, PRINCIPLE ENGINEER | DLF CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Prokon‘s software support is unmatched. The quote process was smooth, and a last-minute team meeting was promptly arranged. For local and international markets, Prokon‘s fair pricing and top-tier features make it the standout choice. Highly recommended!

Stoffel Bakkes

MD / OWNER | SB PROJECT

FAQs

Yes, Prokon Cleat is designed to handle various angle sizes commonly used in steel structures.

Prokon Cleat ensures high accuracy in design calculations, accounting for load requirements, material properties, and connection geometry to deliver precise results.

Prokon Cleat provides 3D visualisation capabilities, allowing users to visualise how cleat connections fit within the overall structure and assess their alignment and clearance.

Yes, Prokon Cleat automates bolt sizing and spacing calculations, simplifying design and ensuring optimal bolt placement for efficient and structurally sound connections.

Yes, Prokon Cleat generates comprehensive design documentation, including detailed calculations and schematic drawings, to facilitate clear communication and documentation of the design process.

Yes, Prokon offers dedicated technical support to assist users with any questions or issues they may encounter while using Cleat software. In addition, scheduled and customised training is available. Book a consultation now.

Yes, Prokon Cleat seamlessly integrates with SUMO module as a design link, allowing for cohesive structural design workflows.
Absolutely, Prokon Cleat allows users to customise cleat connections based on specific project requirements, providing flexibility in design options.
Yes, Prokon Cleat features an intuitive interface that is accessible to engineers of all experience levels, making it easy to learn and use for efficient design workflows.

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