How to install ColumnBase Software?

In this tutorial video, installation of ColumnBase software is explained. ColumnBase is integrated software for analysis and design of steel column base plates using 3D finite element ... Read More

How to Model and Analysis Steel Base Plates

This tutorial video explains how to design steel base plate connections in the easy and fast way. In the design of steel column base plates, by removing common assumptions any design engineer can ... Read More

How to Install ColumnBase Software?

For installation of the ColumnBase software, do these steps: 1. Check the minimum system requirements. Be sure your computer satisfies the minimum requirements.   Minimum ... Read More

Getting Started With ColumnBase

  In this tutorial, easy and fast start of ColumnBase software usage is explained. Initializing New Model After starting of the program, Start Session form is ... Read More

Working with Various Unit Systems

In ColumnBase software, the use of various unit systems is possible. SI unit, MKS unit, I.R unit, and U.S Imperial unit have been defined. For initializing the project with the intended unit ... Read More

Design of Base Plates with Stiffeners

  Application of stiffeners in the design and construction of steel column base connections is unavoidable. Design of stiffened base plates is necessary when heavy or eccentric loads should ... Read More

Design of Grout Below Base Plate

In this tutorial, the design procedure of grout layer below the base plate connections is introduced. At first, some information about grout and its applications are explained and then with ... Read More

Import Base Plate Loads from Excel File

Install/Activate the .NET Framework 3.5

You need the .NET Framework 3.5 to run ColumnBase app on Windows OS. For  Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8 do these steps to install/activate the  .NET Framework 3.5. You can ... Read More

How to Access Your Software Locking Code?

  For accessing your software locking code, do steps below:   1. Download the latest version of ColumnBase software via this page: Download ColumnBase Software 2. Install ... Read More