EC - PRAXIS 3J
 EC PRAXIS 3J is an entirely new software application, for the analysis and design of steel connections according to EC3. It is a powerful tool which can function either as a stand-alone application or in combination with ETABS or SAP2000 (EC PRAXIS 3J for ETABS or for SAP2000).
It covers a wide variety of steel connections while the easy and fully parametric data input, the 3D view of the connection (in Open GL), the detailed results report and the automatically created drawings (in .dxf format) undoubtedly make it one of the most trustworthy and user-friendly programs in the market today.

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Software Features:
In the newly released v3.0 (fully compatible with MS Windows 2000/XP/Vista) EC PRAXIS 3J is ideal for the design of:
- Base plate connection
- Beam to column connection with double angle cleat
- Beam to column connection with end plate
- Beam to column connection with fin plate
- Beam to beam connection with double angle cleat
- Beam splices with endplates connection
- Flange and web plates beam splice connection
- Bracing connection (including hollow profiles)
- Hollow profile members connection
You can buy the EC PRAXIS 3J full pack that includes all the steel connections or you can buy individualy the steel connections you are interested in, creating your own package.
In detail
Base plate connection
This connection refers to a column-to-footing connection. The profile of the column can be either I or hollow. The connection is designed against biaxial bending (not superposition of uniaxial bending around the two column axis). The user can define the layout, number and steel grade of the anchors, the geometry of the base plate and the use of stiffeners to increase the bearing capacity of the steel connection. All the components of the connection are checked according to EC3, while the program also plots the failure surface about the major and minor axis of the column. All types of anchors are supported (straight, with a hook, with a nut, with square or rectangular anchorage plate) and they are designed according to ETAG 001.
Beam to column connection with double angle cleat
This connection refers to a beam-to-column shear connection through the use of two equal or unequal angle cleats, hot rolled or welded. The program performs all the relevant checks according to EC3 (bolts shear capacity, bolts bearing capacity, block shear capacity, bending and shear capacity of the angle cleats etc.). The beam can be connected either to the web or the flange of the column.
Beam to column connection with end plate
This type of connection can transfer bending moment from the beam to the column through the end plate. The user can design the connection with a beam either on one or both sides of the column and add beam and/or column stiffeners as well as haunches, to increase the bearing capacity of the connection. All the components of the connection are checked according to Part 1-8 of Eurocode 3. The checks refer not only to the capacity of the connection elements but to the developed deformation of the connection (rotational capacity) as well.
Beam to column connection with fin plate
The beam is connected to the column through a rectangular steel plate which is welded to the column flange and then the beam is bolted to the plate. The profile of the column can be either I or hollow (RHS, SHS). The performed checks include: bolt shear capacity, bolt bearing capacity, block tearing for both beam and column, failure of the column face (in case of hollow section).
Beam to beam connection with double angle cleat
This connection refers to a secondary beam (supported beam) connected to the web of a main beam (supporting beam). The proflie of both beams must be I. Both equal and unequal double angle cleats can be used for the connection, either hot rolled or welded. The user can also define whether or not there will be a cut on the top or bottom flange of the secondary beam. The performed checks include: bending and shear capacity of the angle cleats, bolts shear and bearing capacity, block shear capacity for both beams. Moreover, the program checks if the connection meets the ductility criteria of Eurocode 3.
Beam splices with endplates connection
The connection refers to the splice of I beams through the use of end plates. The beams can be horizontal or inclined (e.g. roof ridge). All the components of the connection are checked according to Part 1-8 of Eurocode 3. The checks refer not only to the capacity of the connection elements but to the developed deformation of the connection (rotational capacity) as well.
Flange and web plates beam splice connection
The connection refers to the splice of I beams through the use of steel plates. The steel plates are attached to the web and flanges of the beams either with bolts or with a combination of welds and bolts. Besides the capacity of the connection elements, the program checks if the connection meets the ductility criteria of Eurocode 3, to ensure that brittle failure modes are avoided.
Bracing connection (including hollow profiles)
This connection type refers to Λ or X shaped bracings, covering a wide variety of connection geometry. In case of X-shaped bracings the program offers the user the possibility to design the splice at the middle node. It is noted that the splice can be either bolted or welded and apart from the usual checks the user can perform ductility design of the bracing, assuming that the member in tension is ductile.
Hollow profile members connection
All cases of joints between hollow profile members are covered in this section of EC PRAXIS 3J. The calculation proccess fully complies with Eurocode 3, Part 1-8 provisions.
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