BIM Link Tekla Structures < > PowerConnect

Tekla Structures <> PowerConnect

Using BIM Expert you can easily calculate connections from Tekla Structures with PowerConnect. The geometry is recognized by PowerConnect and the connection can be optimized. All adjustments are sent neatly back to Tekla Structures via BIM Expert, with recognition and retention of Tekla connection components (14, 24, 29, 40, 41, 77 etc ...)

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Transferring connections
between Tekla Structures and PowerConnect
has never been easier

thanks to BIM Expert

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Workflow

Step 1

Assign components

Complete your Tekla Structures model with connection components such as end plate connection (40), fin plate connection (146) or column base connections (1042) etc...

There is a wide choice of supported components (14, 24, 29, 40, 41, 77, etc.).

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Step 2

Transfer connections

Send the selected connections to PowerConnect via BIM Expert. The element's cross-section, bolts, welds, plates and present loads are treansferred and recognized as PowerConnect data.

If there are no loads present, you can easily add them in PowerConnnect yourself.

Step 3

Calculate & modify

PowerConnect calculates the connection and compares the strength with the related loads.

If the connection is insufficient, you can make changes in the bolt configuration and add extra stiffening components such as haunches, web plates and stiffeners etc.

Step 4

Transfer back & update

Send the connection including all adjustments back to Tekla Structures via BIM Expert, with recognition and retention of Tekla components.

If another connection component is a better match for the adjusted component from PowerConnect, for example with the addition of a haunch, the connection component will automatically be updated to the best match.