Optimize Steel Framing

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SSS Overview

The Steel Smart System® (SSS) provides construction professionals with an essential tool engineered for both fast and accurate design, as well as presenting them with the budgeting necessary for light steel framing. SSS 5.0 raises the bar for light steel framing analysis and design by seamlessly integrating the well-known analytic power of its predecessors with additional functionality and accessibility.

Available at no charge as a complete suite, Steel Smart System will streamline production through the design and detailing of members, connections, and fasteners. Available modules include: Curtain Wall, Load Bearing Wall, Shear Wall, Roof Truss, Roof Joist, and Floor Joist.

Software Modules
  • Curtain Wall
    Choose from a wide-variety of common curtain wall applications, such as bypass, infill, spandrel, parapet, and opening conditions. Complete the assembly with TSN's connections and Hilti's fasteners.
  • Load Bearing Wall
    Optimize load bearing stud elements in low and mid-rise structures. Select from SSMA Sections or the optimal SigmaStud® section.
  • Shear Wall
    Shear Wall design has never been easier with the power of SSS 5.0. Newly-added flat strap/gusset plate assemblies complement StiffWall® to provide clients with multiple options.
  • Truss
    Select from a variety of common trusses, or create your own truss to design the members, connections, fasteners, and lateral bracing elements.
  • Roof
    Design roof rafters and joists quickly and easily with Steel Smart System's Roof Module.
  • Floor
    Choose from TSN's new PrimeJoist™ or commodity SSMA Sections to quickly select a steel-framed floor system.
 
 
New Features of SSS 5.0
  • TSN clips accommodate connection to both 33 & 50ksi studs.
  • Elimination of bolt tension in StiffClip® CL attachment to base of the wall.
  • Load combination screen is now available for all components.
  • Enhanced report format with report saving option and report viewer tool.
  • New CAD details for lateral bracing/bridging of Load Bearing Walls.
  • All Curtain Wall opening headers are designed for both strong & weak axis direction.
  • Seismic load is now considered in non-bearing wall connection design.
  • Design summary now includes maximum Actual/Allowable forces.

Huge CAD Detail Library

Over 400 Uniformly-Layered Steel Framing Details! Select an application below to view

 
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