The patented Component Based Finite Element Method combines FEM precision with component method logic, checking connections per the latest AISC, ACI, and other national standards.
AISC & ACI code checksPatented CBFEM method40+ CAD/FEA integrations
Every Connection Checked. Every Report Ready.
IDEA StatiCa designs and code-checks steel connections, reinforced concrete details, and anchoring using the patented CBFEM method, aligned with the latest AISC and ACI standards.
A 14-day free trial is available - ask the team on your call.
The toolkit
From simple joints to impossible ones
One environment for steel connections, reinforced concrete, and anchoring, with full ULS and SLS checks in a single report.
CBFEM code checking
The patented Component Based Finite Element Method combines FEM precision with component method logic, checking connections per the latest AISC, ACI, and other national standards.
BIM links to 40+ tools
Import, export, and synchronize data with RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, Revit, Tekla Structures, and more, so you stop retyping and re-modeling.
Templates and bulk checking
Predefined templates for simple connections, bulk-checking of similar joints, and parametric templates speed up repetitive design work.
Connection Library
Browse over 1 million real-world joints, then adapt and reuse them in your own projects.
Concrete walls and D-regions
Design concrete walls and D-regions of any shape and load, including openings and dapped ends, and optimize reinforcement layout and material usage.
Approval-ready reports
Comprehensive code-checked reports covering ULS and SLS checks, ready for approval in 3 clicks.
Why now
Connection design should not take days
Manual calculations, spreadsheets, and re-modeling between tools slow every project down and leave room for error.
The old way
- ×Connection design stretches across days of manual work
- ×Data gets retyped and models rebuilt after every design iteration
- ×Estimations stand in for real analysis on complex joints
- ×Complex connections with three or more bars in a node are hard to analyze
- ×Some bolted connections are nearly impossible to design by code-based hand methods
The IDEA StatiCa way
- +Cut connection design time by up to 80%
- +BIM links import, export, and synchronize data with 40+ FEA and CAD tools
- +CBFEM analysis captures real behavior, including prying effects on bolt forces
- +Visual modeling handles very complex connections with multiple bars per node
- +Code-checked reports ready for approval in 3 clicks
Step by step
From analysis model to stamped report
A simple route from setup to steady output.
Import your model
Bring connection geometry and loads straight from your FEA or CAD tool via BIM links, including direct import from RISA-3D, RAM Structural System, and STAAD.Pro.
Design and check
Model simple joints from templates or build complex connections visually. CBFEM checks every component against AISC, ACI, and other national standards, covering ULS and SLS.
Report and synchronize
Generate a code-checked report in 3 clicks, then export or synchronize results back into your design workflow.
80%less connection design time
1M+real-world joints in the Connection Library
40+FEA and CAD integrations via BIM links
3clicks to a code-checked report
Choose a plan
Licensing that fits your team
One floating seat license. Choose perpetual, monthly, quarterly, or annual terms. The Complete configuration is the most popular choice.
Free Trial
$014 days
Full access to try IDEA StatiCa on your own projects.
- + 14-day trial
- + Sign up online
- + No commitment
Subscription
$3,290 - $5,490per year
Steel, Concrete, or Complete configurations. Maintenance, new versions, and support are included automatically.
- + Floating seat, up to 7 users on standard licenses
- + Maintenance included
- + Two major releases plus minor updates per year
- + Monthly and quarterly periods available via quote
Perpetual
$6,590 - $10,990one-time
A time-unlimited license entitlement. Maintenance is purchased separately and renewed annually.
- + Time-unlimited entitlement
- + Maintenance optional, renewed annually
- + Support and new versions via maintenance
Enterprise
Customquote
For multinational teams that need worldwide usage and centralized access.
- + Unlimited license users
- + Single Sign-On
- + Worldwide multinational usage
- + Custom quote
Common questions
Licensing questions, answered
How does IDEA StatiCa licensing work?+
Licenses are online and account-based. A cloud license server is created for each customer, and you only need your credentials to access the license from any device. Standard licenses allow up to 7 users per license product; enterprise licenses are unlimited.
Is there a single or network configuration?+
All licenses consist of floating seats. You can switch devices, return the license to the pool, share it with colleagues, and work from the office, home, or on the road.
What is the difference between a subscription and a perpetual license?+
The perpetual license is a time-unlimited entitlement, with maintenance purchased on top and renewed annually for new versions and support. The subscription is time-limited and automatically includes maintenance. Subscriptions are easy to extend and let you add seats as your needs grow.
Is the license country-limited?+
Yes. Standard licenses can only be used in the country specified at purchase, usually the billing address country. Multinational usage is available with the Enterprise license.
How often is the software updated?+
There are two major product releases plus minor updates per year, bringing additional features and benefits. Subscription licenses always include the current version.
Next step
Stop estimating. Start code-checking.
Book a call with the team and see how IDEA StatiCa handles your connections, or start a 14-day free trial.
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