About ConnectAI

Revolutionizing structural engineering with AI-powered connection analysis

Our Mission

ConnectAI is on a mission to transform the way structural engineers design and validate steel connections. We combine cutting-edge artificial intelligence with proven finite element analysis to deliver instant, accurate connection predictions that traditionally took days to compute.

By reducing analysis time from days to seconds, we empower engineers to explore more design options, optimize their connections, and deliver safer, more cost-effective structures.

Our Story

ConnectAI was born from a simple observation: structural engineers spend countless hours running finite element simulations for routine connection checks. This bottleneck slows down projects and limits the number of design iterations that can be explored.

Our founding team of structural engineers and machine learning experts asked: "What if we could train AI models on thousands of validated FEM simulations?" The answer became ConnectAI - a hybrid physics-AI platform that delivers FEM-grade accuracy in under 3 seconds.

Starting with the HEA120-HEA120 bolted connection, we've built a foundation that achieves 96.4% accuracy across 560+ training cases using Salome and Code_Aster - industry-leading open-source FEM tools.

Our Technology

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Salome Platform

Industry-standard open-source CAD and meshing platform for geometry creation and finite element mesh generation.

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Code_Aster FEM

Advanced finite element solver developed by EDF, trusted for critical structural analysis in nuclear and civil engineering.

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Hybrid Physics-AI

Custom machine learning models built on improved SRSS physics formulas, trained on 560+ validated FEM simulations.

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Eurocode Compliance

All predictions validated against EN 1993-1-8 design standards for structural steel connections.

Our Values

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Accuracy First

Every prediction is validated against full FEM simulations. We never compromise on engineering rigor.

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Open Source Foundation

Built on Salome and Code_Aster, we believe in transparent, community-driven FEM technology.

Speed Without Sacrifice

95% faster analysis time doesn't mean cutting corners - it means smarter algorithms and better tools.

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Accessible Innovation

Advanced FEM analysis shouldn't require enterprise budgets. We're making it accessible to all engineers.

Our Roadmap

We're just getting started. Here's where ConnectAI is headed:

Phase 1 (Current)

HEA120-HEA120 Foundation

Proven 96.4% accuracy with M20 8.8 bolts, S355 steel

Phase 2 (2026)

Expanded Section Library

Additional HEA, HEB, IPE sections with multiple bolt configurations

Phase 3 (2026)

Custom Connection Builder

User-defined geometry with automated FEM validation

Phase 4 (2027)

Multi-Code Support

AISC, CSA, AS/NZS standards alongside Eurocode

Our Team

ConnectAI is built by a multidisciplinary team of structural engineers, machine learning researchers, and software developers who share a passion for making engineering faster and more accessible.

Structural Engineering

Decades of combined experience in steel connection design and Eurocode compliance

FEM Analysis

Deep expertise in Salome, Code_Aster, and computational structural mechanics

Machine Learning

Specialized in physics-informed neural networks and hybrid AI systems

Software Development

Full-stack engineers focused on performance, reliability, and user experience

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