SteelSmart® System 6.5 Now Available!  
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The Lateral Load Generator/Distributor tool uses the dimensions and load specification for a building and calculates the total lateral wind and seismic loads according to ASCE 7 Standard “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures”.Plots framing layout of the wall and adds the connection design data (clip designation, # of fasteners, embedment, and screw pattern) to the typical connection detail. The drawing also includes framing members’ cross-sections and shapes. The drawing can be exported in AutoCAD® DXF format.

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SSS Overview

SteelSmart® System (SSS) provides construction professionals with an essential tool engineered for both fast and accurate design. SSS 6 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 as a complete suite, SteelSmart® System will streamline production through the design and detailing of members, connections, and fasteners. Available modules include: Curtain Wall, Load Bearing Wall, X-Brace Shear Wall, Roof Truss, Roof Joist, Floor Framing, and Moment-Resisting Short Wall.