Connection design

Connection Design

Standard and special connection calculations coordinated directly with the structural steel model and the fabricator’s preferred shop practices.

Scope
Standard + special connections
Platforms
MathCAD, Revit + Tekla
Priority
Fit-up + economy

Service overview

Connection engineering developed around the actual model

Anatomic Iron provides connection design for the projects we detail, including calculation packages for standard and special connections.

Connection work is coordinated with the Tekla model to review load transfer, fit-up, fabrication practicality and erection access. Client fabrication standards and the preferred balance between bolted and welded connections are discussed at the outset of the project.

Connection Design model and project delivery
01 / OverviewConnection Design model and project delivery

Core advantages

Where this service creates project value

A concise view of the technical, commercial and coordination advantages.

01Project flow

Connections when detailing needs them

Connection information remains aligned with the active detailing sequence.

  • Reduced waiting between engineering and detailing
  • Connection priorities follow model development
  • Fewer avoidable detailing delays
02Model review

Access and fit-up checked in context

The model is used to examine wrench clearance and bolt or weld access.

  • Wrench-clearance review
  • Bolt and weld access
  • Field fit-up consideration
03Fabrication

Economical connection choices

Connection concepts are developed around practical fabrication and erection.

  • Fabricator preferences
  • Bolted versus welded review
  • Constructability-focused decisions

How we work

A direct path from criteria to coordinated connection

A controlled sequence keeps technical information aligned with project priorities.

  1. 01

    Confirm requirements

    Review loads, standards and connection preferences.

  2. 02

    Develop the concept

    Select a practical standard or special connection arrangement.

  3. 03

    Complete calculations

    Verify the connection and prepare the calculation package.

  4. 04

    Coordinate in the model

    Review geometry, access and fit-up in the Tekla model.

  5. 05

    Issue for review

    Submit the coordinated connection package and track comments.

Technical focus

Calculations and model geometry stay connected

Connection design is most dependable when calculations, model geometry and shop preferences are reviewed together.

This keeps the engineering decision visible to the detailing team and helps the fabricator receive a practical, coordinated solution.

Engineering
Standard + special
Model review
Fit-up + access
Shop input
Client standards

Verified project experience

The service in a real project environment

Project information below is taken from Anatomic Iron project records.

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