Steel Connection Design Services

At The Freelance Structural Engineer, we provide specialized Steel Connection Design services that prioritize safety, economy, and constructability. With deep expertise in both welded and bolted connections, our solutions are tailored to meet fabrication and erection requirements, while strictly adhering to international design standards.

Our Services Include:

1. Design of Steel Connections

Design of moment, shear, axial, and bracing connections
Beam-to-beam, beam-to-column, and column base connection detailing
Truss node, splice, and gusset plate connections
Simple, semi-rigid, and rigid connection design based on load and behavior

2. Connection Types Covered

Bolted connections: bearing-type, slip-critical, and friction grip
Welded connections: fillet welds, groove welds, partial/full penetration
Combined bolted-welded connections
Seated, end-plate, and moment-resisting connections

3. Software & Design Standards

Design using advanced tools: IDEA StatiCa, Tekla Connection Designer, RAM Connection, STAAD.Pro
Compliance with IS 800, AISC (360/341), Eurocode 3, and BS 5950

4. Detailing and Fabrication Support

Preparation of connection sketches, fabrication drawings, and assembly diagrams
Connection BOM (Bill of Materials) and material take-off generation
Review and coordination with structural engineers and fabrication teams
Erection-friendly connection design with consideration of site sequence and logistics

Whether it’s a high-rise steel frame or an industrial truss system, The Freelance Structural Engineer delivers robust, compliant, and fabrication-ready steel connection designs that support seamless execution from workshop to site.