Reviewer, 2008-12-23 08:57:00

The calculation is intended for the geometrical design and strength control of statically loaded welded connections. Application supports Imperial and Metric units, is based on ANSI, ISO, DIN standards and support many 2D and 3D CAD systems.

Pros: This package provides means of designing and checking of welded connections. Geometrical design and strength control of static load bearing welded connections done on machine structures made from carbon steel. You can handle something like 50 common welded joints stressed with combinations of load. These include butt joints, plug and slot welds, fillet welds, connections with spot(resistance) welds. Design table for 700 on carbon steel alloys suitable for welding are available according to material standards as per ANSI, EN, JIS, ISO, DIN, BS, NF, UNI, UNE, SIS, CSA, NBN, NP, NS, ON and CSN. Strength control calculations for these designed connections are made possible. Dimensions of standard sections as per standards are available. The section table are available for sections S, ST, W, WT, C, L as per sections ASTM/AISI/AISC standards. Similarly T, I, U, L sections per standards DIN/EN/ISO are available.

Algorithms and calculations are based on standards and standard design literature. These standards include AWS, AISC, ANSI, EN, ISO, DIN, prEN 1993-1-8, EN 10024, EN 10034, EN 10055, EN 10056, EN 10279, DS 952, DIN 15018, DIN 18800, DIN 1024, DIN 1025, DIN 1026, DIN 1028, DIN 1029, CSN 050120. The calculations are compatible with CAD packages like Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Pro/E etc. The application comes with an easy to use interface and includes comprehensive on-line help and even “expert notes”.

Cons: This one is for experts of course. You have to be a design engineer to use it effectively. It does make his job easier.

Overall this one is 4 star material easily.