Features
ADconX (Auto Designed Connections) is the advanced technology software used by structural engineers and contractors worldwide to help design and create precise steel connections. Connection design is based on both ASD and LRFD of the AISC Steel Construction Manual (13th Edition). ADconX allows for a seamless integration with the Building Information Modeling software Tekla Structures.
Complete and Accurate Calculations
Created to interface and operate exclusively within the innovative Tekla Structures, ADconX guarantees accurate calculations through its fully automated data retrieval feature. It also provides complete connection design calculation in PDF format, to make reviews and revisions faster and easier.
Easy-to-Use Interface
With its user-friendly graphical interface and easy to understand connection details, ADconX is a must-have for all Tekla Structures users everywhere. The software is straightforward and boasts of clearly defined formulas and limit states.
Printable Recommendation Reports
ADconX provides engineers and contractors recommendations based on loads, materials, and connections. These can be easily printed or exported in MS Word or PDF format. Reports that show connection design calculations, formulas, and limit states can also be generated. All recommendations are presented in a clearly defined and understandable manner.
Real-time Updates
With ADconX’s real-time updates, users can see right away the design recommendations integrated into the Tekla Structures model. Additional components added to Tekla, such as stiffeners and double plates are also incorporated into the design. All Connection Codes are applied automatically to shop drawings to make designs manageable and convenient to make.
Simple Pass/Fail Identification
Users can immediately spot calculation errors with ADconX’s Color-Coding scheme. Design components are tested and easily identified as either pass or fail using these color indicators. The Color-Coding scheme provides a fast and simple way of seeing discrepancies in connection capacity and UDL automatically clouded on shop drawings for EOR approval.
Fast and Accessible Technical Support
ADconX provides a convenient way for its users to report a bug or get technical support. A dedicated staff of ADconX professionals is always ready to help customers with any assistance they may need.
