Prokon 5.2 Steel

A state-of-the-art steel design tool that lets structural engineers produce code compliant designs supported by comprehensive reports that reference the selected design standard and states all assumptions.

Prokon 5.2 Steel capabilities include:

Column Splice
Base Plate
Bolt Group
End Plate

Strut
Beam Column
Weld Group
Anchor Bolt

Crane Beam
Apex
Cleat
Combine

Plate Girder
Hollow Sections
Fin Plate

Input

Import section properties from a wide variety of international databases. See the graphics update in real-time to establish the most suitable layout.

Design

Interactive diagrams provide insight into complicated structural behaviour.

Output

The design report is compiled automatically and includes design assumptions, step-by-step procedures, and code references.

Benefits

The ultimate intuitive engineering software available on the market

Less ambiguity
Easy to understand
Reduction of manual work on the project
Familiar format of input for engineers
Example files are available to demonstrate the functionalities

Increases efficiency and accuracy

Reduction of human errors (Detailed calculations)
Performs single element checks (interactive design) and designs with detailed calculations.
Ability to generate optimal member sizes and connection layouts
Reduced requirement of additional detailers (Labour)
Greater control to the design engineer
Program layout follows the engineering workflow
Optimised design from analysis results based on material costs

Work anywhere

Ability to work in any country with an extensive range of design codes

Multi language

Allows the user to submit their reports in the preferred language for submission automatically

Supported Design Codes

Strut Design Codes

AISC – 1989 ASD
AISC – 1999 LRFD
AS4100 – 1998
AS4100:2020
BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94
CSA S16:19
CSA S16-01 2001
CSA S16-09 2009

CSA S16-14 – 2014
Eurocode 3 – 2005
GBJ 17-88
IS:800 – 1984
IS:800 – 2007
NZS 3404 – 1997
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1: 2011

Combine Concrete Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AS4100 – 1998
AS4100:2020
BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94
CSA S16:19
CSA S16-01 2001
CSA S16-09 2009

CSA S16-14 – 2014
Eurocode 3 – 2005
IS:800 – 2007
NZS 3404 – 1997
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SABS 0162 – 2:1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1:2011

Crane Beam Design Codes

BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94
Eurocode 3 – 2005
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1: 2011

Plate Girder Design Codes

BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993

Crane Beam Loading Codes

SABS 0160 – 1989
Eurocode 1 – 2004
SANS 10160 – 2009

Base Plate Design Codes

Eurocode 3 – 2005
SANS 0162 – 2005

Beam Column Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AISC 360 – 16 LRFD
BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94
Eurocode 3 – 2005
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1:2011

Apex Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AISC 360-16 LRFD
BS 5950 – 1990
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94
Eurocode 3 – 2005
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1:2011

Bolt Group Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AISC 360-16 ASD
AISC 360 – 16 LRFD
AS4100 – 1998
AS4100 – 2020
BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 –2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94

CSA S16-01 2001
Eurocode 3 – 2005
IS:800 – 2007
NZS 3404 – 1997
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1:2011

Weld Group Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AISC 360-16 ASD
AISC 360-16 LRFD
AS4100 – 1998
AS4100:2020
BS 5950 – 1990
BS 5950 –2000
CAN/CSA-S16.1-94

CSA S16-01 2001
Eurocode 3 – 2005
NZS 3404 – 1997
SABS 0162 – 1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1:2011

Cleat Design Codes

AISC 360-16 LRFD
AS 4100: 2020
BS5950 – 1990
BS5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA – S16.1-94
Eurocode 3 – 2005
SABS 0162 -1984
SABS 0162 – 1993

Fin Plate Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AISC 360-16 LRFD
AS 4100: 2020
BS5950 – 1990
BS5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA – S16.1-94
Eurocode 3 – 2005
SABS 0162 -1984
SABS 0162 – 1993

Anchor Bolt Design Codes

Eurocode 2-2004
SABS 0100-2000

Hollow Sections Design Codes

Eurocode 3 – 2005

End Plate Design Codes

AISC – 1999 LRFD
AS 4100: 1998
AS 4100: 2020
BS5950 – 1990
BS5950 – 2000
CAN/CSA – S16.1-94

Eurocode 3 – 2005
NZS 3404 – 1997
SABS 0162 -1984
SABS 0162 – 1993
SANS 10162 – 2005
SANS 10162-1:2011

Purchasing options

Choose between our comprehensive all-in-one solution PROKON 5.2 Structures Complete and all the functionality you need to analyse, design and create detailing at a lower cost in PROKON 5.2 Structures Essentials.

Also available as a standalone product.

Take the next step

We like to make it easy for engineers to get to know and love PROKON 5.2. Download our seven-day free trial and experience how easy it is to utilise all modules without restrictions or obligation to purchase. Purchase PROKON 5.2 online or contact one of our regional partners who can assist you with installation, training and technical support.