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Connection Design

Smart. Safe. Code-Compliant.

Our in-house engineers provide connection design services adhering to AISC, CSA, IS codes, ensuring structural integrity with ease of fabrication.

Value Engineering Included

Our team re-evaluates every connection to optimize cost and erection feasibility without compromising code requirements. We balance safety, economy, and constructability to deliver the most efficient connection solutions for your project.

What We Design

Specialized Connection Solutions

From simple shear tabs to complex moment-resisting joints, our engineers design connections that meet your project's unique requirements.

Moment Connections

Custom-designed moment connections that effectively transfer bending moments while optimizing material usage and fabrication complexity.

  • End plate connections
  • Direct welded connections
  • Custom solutions for seismic areas
  • Efficient moment transfer design

Shear Connections

Efficient shear connections designed for optimal load transfer with minimal material and simplified fabrication requirements.

  • Bolted shear tabs
  • Single and double angle connections
  • Coped beam connections
  • Extended shear tabs

Base Plates & Anchor Bolts

Precise base plate and anchor bolt designs that ensure proper load distribution between steel structure and foundation.

  • Moment-resisting base plates
  • Standard column base plates
  • Oversized hole solutions
  • Anchor bolt layouts and details

Bracing Connections

Specialized bracing connections engineered to handle high axial loads and provide lateral stability to the structure.

  • Gusset plate connections
  • Knife connections
  • Slotted HSS connections
  • Multi-member intersections

Complex Truss Joints

Detailed engineering of complex truss joints that efficiently distribute forces while maintaining constructability.

  • HSS truss connections
  • Multi-member nodes
  • Welded and bolted solutions
  • Custom plate connections

Value Engineering

Cost-effective connection solutions that maintain structural integrity while reducing material usage and simplifying fabrication.

  • Material optimization
  • Fabrication-friendly details
  • Constructability review
  • Alternative connection designs
Our Design Process

How We Create Safe, Efficient Connections

Our structured approach ensures every connection meets code requirements while optimizing for fabrication ease and material efficiency.

01

Analysis & Requirement Review

We analyze your project specifications, load requirements, and design criteria to establish connection parameters.

02

Code Selection & Force Determination

Our engineers select the appropriate design code (AISC, CSA, IS) and determine governing forces for each connection.

03

Preliminary Design

We develop initial connection designs optimized for strength, economy, and constructability using specialized software.

04

Detailed Analysis

Each connection undergoes comprehensive analysis for various failure modes and load conditions to ensure safety.

05

Value Engineering

Our team optimizes each connection for material usage, fabrication complexity, and erection requirements.

06

Final Documentation

We deliver complete design calculations, connection sketches, and Tekla-compatible models with rigorous QA reviews.

Moment Connection Detail

Extended End Plate Moment Connection

High-capacity moment transfer with optimized plate thickness

Bracing Connection Detail

Multi-Member Bracing Connection

Complex gusset plate design for efficient load transfer

Our Deliverables

What You Receive

Our comprehensive deliverables include everything you need to implement our connection designs efficiently in your fabrication and construction process.

Signed Design Calculations

Comprehensive calculations documenting load analysis, code compliance, and safety factors for every connection type.

Connection Sketches & Models

Detailed connection drawings and 3D models that clearly communicate design intent to fabricators and erectors.

Tekla-Compatible Designs

Connection designs ready for implementation in Tekla or other detailing software for seamless project integration.

QA Checklists & Review Notes

Thorough quality assurance documentation ensuring every connection meets project requirements and code standards.

Industry Standard Compliance

Our connection designs adhere to all major international and regional structural codes.

AISC

AISC

CSA

CSA

IS

IS

IBC

IBC

Eurocode

Eurocode

Need Expert Connection Design?

Our structural engineers are ready to design safe, economical, and fabrication-friendly connections for your next project. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.