Reliable, Easy to Use CONNECTION Design Software
Steel Connection Design Software
SkyCiv Connection Design runs in your browser – nothing to install. Our detailed connection design software covers AISC 360-16 (ASD and LRFD) and Australian Standard AS 4100.
Our connection templates and intuitive user interface makes building and checking structural connections quick and easy.
Calculation reporting is detailed, with full working and code-referencing. Designs can be exported to IFC, or as a set of detailed drawings in SkyCiv CloudCAD.
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Steel connection design software that runs the full workflow
Vast Connection Library
Over 80 AISC connection types for shear, moment and bracing connections.
Interactive 3D Graphics
Create and edit structural geometry directly in the 3D renderer, or in our intuitive user interface.
Transparent Calculations
Every formula, design check and
code reference is shown in full. Design calculations you can trust.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Discover SkyCiv Connection Design
Tools for modelling and checking connections, simple and complex alike.
Comprehensive Connection Library
Over 80 pre-configured AISC connection types for shear, moment and bracing connections, including:
- Single Plate
- Double Plate
- Single Angle
- Double Angle
- End Plate
- Directly Welded Web
- Flange Plate
- Flush End Plate
- Extended End Plate
- Column Splice
- Beam Splice
- Vertical Brace
- Chevron Brace
- Knee Brace
- Horizontal Brace
Interactive 3D Graphics
Click an element in the 3D renderer to change its dimensions or update the connection geometry.
Highlight an assembly, plate, weld or fastener to view and edit its properties.
Dimension overlays update as you model, so you can see the geometry change while you work.
Flexible Configurations
Swap bolts, welds or plates, or change the configuration entirely, and your members and loads stay where they were.
Rotate a connected column or change its alignment without losing the geometry or the design forces.
Inputs and forces are re-mapped automatically when you move to a different joint configuration.
Section & Material Database
Built-in section databases for Wide Flange, HSS, WT, L and 2L profiles for both AISC and Australian standards.
Standard steel grades for members, plates and fasteners are preloaded, with support for custom material grades and properties.
Design & Detailing Checks
Checks for bolt shear, bolt tension, combined tension-shear interaction, weld strength and plate yield or rupture.
Check for local flange bending, web local yielding, web crippling, web shear and block shear rupture.
Automated checks for bolt edge distances, bolt spacing, tool clearances and minimum and maximum plate dimensions.
Clashes and geometry overlaps between plates, stiffeners, bolts and welds show up in the 3D view straight away.
Detailed Calculation Report
Step-by-step calculation working is provided in all reports, allowing for easy inspection of capacity calculations.
Each step cites the equation, design table and clause from the relevant design standard.
CloudCAD Integration
Generate 2D drawing sheets that are ready to issue, with plans, elevations, weld callouts, bolt schedules and dimensions.
Edit layers, add your own notes and rearrange the sheet in SkyCiv CloudCAD.
IFC Export
Export the 3D connection geometry as IFC for BIM coordination in Revit, Tekla or Navisworks.
Member dimensions, plate geometry, hole locations and structural properties come across with it. Downstream detailing and clash detection therefore have what they need.
International Design Codes
Full design coverage for AISC 360-16 (LRFD & ASD) and AS 4100:2020.
Strength checks cover bolt shear and tension, block shear, plate bending, web crippling, yielding and weld shear.
AISC 360-16 support for Imperial or Metric units. AS 4100:2020 designs run in Metric.
supported standards
Globally Supported Design Standards
Design and check steel connections to international standards.
DESIGN STANDARDS
Structural design codes
Local and international design standards, supported in full.
| Region | Supported Codes |
|---|---|
| United States | AISC 360-16 (ASD & LRFD) |
| Australia | AS 4100:2020 |
Integrations that fit
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testimonials
Trusted by thousands
The ease of use and the presentation of the results are both awesome. I have had ongoing interaction with the support team and everyone is excellent.
Mitch Frumkin
CEO OF KIPCON
It is used for various civil and mechanical engineering courses and the students love it. We are happy with the continuous updates to SkyCiv as well, highly recommended.
Dr Kenneth R. Leitch
Assoc. Prof. at Texas A&M
It was easily the most intuitive package available to learn; it is particularly easy to build the 3D model and define nodes, members, supports, materials, sections, then apply loads & combinations.
Stuart Agars
Managing Director of Struct-Sure Limited
SkyCiv has been a great tool to help efficiently and clearly document and update design results for a member of a small company with multiple responsibilities.
Lydia Fahrenkrug
Engineer at MT Solar
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Intuitive Interface
Our easy to learn, powerful to use, intuitive interface allows you to quickly access all the features you need. Packed with smart features like the Pen tool, Repeat/Mirror, and Bulk Editing.Your Content Goes Here
Comprehensive Design Code Support
Our software supports a comprehensive array of steel, wood, and concrete design codes including AISC, EN, AISI, NDS, AS, and CSA.
API Technology
SkyCiv is a customised solution featuring seamless integrations, easy implementations, automated reports and a scalable design and architecture.
24/7 Customer Support
SkyCiv is a customised solution featuring seamless integrations, easy implementations, automated reports and a scalable design and architecture.
