Revolutio CHECKSTEEL 4.1.6

Revolutio CHECKSTEEL

Revolutio CHECKSTEEL is a specialized software solution for the design and verification of steel structures. It goes beyond member design to focus intensely on the analysis of connections the critical junctions where beams, columns, and braces meet. Using component-based finite element methods and analytical models, it ensures that connections and members comply with major steel design codes, delivering safety, optimizing material use, and generating detailed fabrication drawings.

🏗️ Primary Users

Revolutio CHECKSTEEL is developed for structural engineers, steel detailers, fabricators, and CAD technicians. It is specifically designed for professionals who need to perform detailed design, analysis, and code-checking of complex steel connections (bolted, welded) and individual steel members according to international standards.

✨ Key Features & Capabilities

• Comprehensive Steel Connection Design: Design and verify a wide array of connections: beam-to-column (fin plate, end plate, cleats), base plates, splices, bracing connections, and moment connections.

• International Code Compliance: Full implementation of Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-8), AISC 360 (ASD & LRFD), CSA S16, and other major national codes for both connection and member design.

• Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM): Utilizes advanced CBFEM or analytical methods to model the true behavior of connection components (plates, bolts, welds), providing accurate force distribution and failure mode identification.

• Integrated Member Design & Buckling Analysis: Check individual steel members (beams, columns) for axial, bending, shear, and combined stresses, including lateral-torsional buckling and flexural buckling.

• Automated Report & Drawing Generation: Produce detailed calculation reports adhering to code requirements and automatically generate annotated fabrication drawings (assembly and part drawings) for the workshop.

• Seamless BIM/CAD Integration: Import/export models via IFC or direct links with detailing software like Tekla Structures and Advance Steel. Import forces directly from structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, Robot, etc.).

• Parametric Modeling & Optimization: Use parametric tools to quickly adjust connection geometry and optimize the design for weight, cost, or fabrication efficiency.

🆕 What’s New in CHECKSTEEL 4.1.6

This update emphasizes enhanced analysis capabilities, new connection types, and workflow efficiency:

1. Extended Connection Library: Added new pre-configured templates for complex connections, such as stiffened seated connections and haunched beam connections.

2. Enhanced CBFEM Solver Performance: Improved accuracy and convergence speed for the component-based finite element solver, especially for connections with large deformations or non-linear material behavior.

3. Updated National Annexes & Code References: Incorporation of the latest amendments and national annexes for Eurocode 3 and updates to the AISC 360-22 code provisions.

4. Improved Drawing Customization: More control over the layout, annotation styles, and dimensioning in automatically generated fabrication drawings.

5. User Interface Streamlining: Redesigned dialog boxes for material and section selection, and a more intuitive workflow for applying load combinations from imported analysis models.

🖥️ System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)

• CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent

• RAM: 6 GB

• GPU: Graphics card with 1 GB VRAM, OpenGL 3.3 support

• Disk Space: 2 GB available space

• Display: 1366 x 768 resolution