r/StructuralEngineering • u/RatedR__ • 7h ago

Structural Analysis/Design Looking for an Excel/tool to design a custom HSS-to-W-column and canopy connection

I am working on a modification to an existing steel building and need to design the connections shown in the attached image.

I am looking for an Excel spreadsheet or other software that can design these types of custom HSS/tube connections using AISC provisions.

RAM Connection does not allow me to assign the HSS-to-column web connection (moment).

Does anyone have a spreadsheet, software recommendation, or design tool that can handle this type of connection?

Thanks.

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u/broadpaw 7h ago

Atlas tube has a free online connection tool that is pretty sick.

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u/RatedR__ 7h ago

Sure let me try thank you

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u/SoSeaOhPath P.E. 6h ago

Just build it lol that shouldn’t take that long to just get an answer

Edit: and if you don’t know how to do it, then ask HOW to do it. Don’t just ask for the answer

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u/cashmoneymike 7h ago

Idea statica