For the new 'Raised Eaves Fink Truss' we have further developed the calculations so that it looks at and states the fixings required between EVERY internal member and the chords thus reducing fixing requirements, and time required to around 20% of the time previously! 

After several years of trying and procrastinating we have developed a NEW Truss Type - The Fink with Raised Eaves -  

 

See Comment at end.  

 

We've published one example, calculations to Canadian standards CSA-S136-01 to allow our Canadian cousins to design using our tools! 

 

Huge thanks to @Sarah Majlesi who is Senior Engineer, CFS at Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) for her support in developing this document so far. 

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!