Wood Beam
The elements of beam design is a topic of great interest for structural engineers and contractors. Beam design is integral in the design and construction of a structure. Most structural beams are...
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The process used for determining the adequacy of a wood, steel, or even a concrete beam is essentially the same. Once a beam has been selected the method is as follows: Determine the loads Calculate...
View ArticleThe Most Used Engineering Terminology Defined
Understanding the Importance of Structural Engineering Terminology Essential Structural Engineering Terms Explained Navigating the world of structural engineering can be daunting with its intricate...
View Article2.7.10 Patch Notes
Bug Fixes Fixed issue so that load combinations with both ice and wind only run when there is an ice load in the design Fixed issue with ASCE 7-22 update for ASD load combinations where D+L was not...
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Bug Fixes Fixed issue with ASCE 7-22 update which required compatibility update for ASCE-7-10 snow load combinations Fixed formatting for reactions table in print preview Fixed standard deflection...
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Bug Fixes Column and Embedded Post bug for endless printing loop fixed when slendnerness ratio threw design warnings Update to Load Card on Isolated and Continuous Footing Design Modules to correctly...
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Bug Fixes Fixed reactions printing issue when all load combination setting is selected for deflection Additionally this fixed reactions when linking a beam to a column The post 2.7.13 Patch Notes...
View ArticleUnderstanding Bearing Walls and Their Calculations
Bearing walls, also known as load-bearing walls, are structural elements in a building that carry and distribute loads from the roof, floors, or other structural members down to the foundation. Unlike...
View ArticleStruCalc Now Available in Spanish and Metric!
Now supporting metric units with a newly added Spanish UI, StruCalc now provides an even more comprehensive structural calculation toolbox for all your residential and light commercial projects. With...
View Article¡StruCalc ahora disponible en español y con sistema métrico!
Ahora compatible con unidades métricas y con una nueva interfaz en español, StruCalc ofrece una caja de herramientas de cálculo estructural aún más completa para todos sus proyectos residenciales y...
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