We've started, and published one example, calculations to Canadian and North American standards S136-16 (R2021) and the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. to allow our cousins in North America's and Canada to design using our tools! 

At MESS, we take pride in our relentless pursuit of innovation and safety. Our latest advancement in hot state stud checks is a testament to this commitment. By incorporating 'ambient' temperature section properties alongside hot state reduction factors for yield strength and Young's modulus, we have set a new standard in structural assessment during fire scenarios. 

 

As specialists in software development for the light gauge steel (LGS) sector, we are committed to providing innovative solutions for engineers, estimators, and manufacturers worldwide. 

 

Our latest software update is released today, Monday 16th December 2024. This update includes integration of the comprehensive design guidance outlined in SCI P437. This update necessitates an increase in the number of braced bays required for optimal racking performance, which is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and ensuring safety under load conditions. While this may seem like a significant adjustment, users can still design within the framework of ED002 principles, ensuring compatibility with existing methodologies. 

As specialists in software development for the light gauge steel (LGS) sector, we are committed to providing innovative solutions for engineers, estimators, and manufacturers worldwide. 

 

Our latest software update integrates the comprehensive design guidance outlined in SCI P437. This update necessitates an increase in the number of braced bays required for optimal racking performance, which is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and ensuring safety under load conditions. While this may seem like a significant adjustment, users can still design within the framework of ED002 principles, ensuring compatibility with existing methodologies. 

We have released the latest version of our Add-In, now upto Version 3.10.4 

🌟In the ever-evolving world of construction, innovation is key to building stronger, more efficient, and sustainable structures. One such innovation making waves is the **light gauge steel lattice portal frame**. 🌟 

Working with our friends and colleagues at Design Automation Systems and customers like ZeeroBuild we are getting closer to releasing updates to our latest incarnation of the LGS portal tools - this time with lattice truss options 

We have released the latest version of our Add-In, now upto Version 3.10.3 

 

Latest version issued ready release!  

 

 

We've added features to allow users to design just studs, jambs or lintels - with or without wind posts 

We are pleased to be able to announce that we have updated the engineering aspect of the Light Gauge Steel Portal Frame Engineering to include mono pitched frames and back to back frames 

Working with our friends and colleagues at Design Automation Systems we are pleased to be able to share that we have released our Portal Frame Engineering and Quotation App. The app consists of LGS Portal Design Tool with automated engineering and modelling for design / manufacture with quotation form.