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Engineering insights, product updates, and structural design resources from Calcs.com.
What's New at Calcs.com? (November 2025)
Design isolated column loads on concrete slabs to ACI 318-19. New Point Load on Slab on Grade Calculator eliminates custom spreadsheets and manual work.
Product Updates
What's New at Calcs.com? (November 2025)
Design isolated column loads on concrete slabs to ACI 318-19. New Point Load on Slab on Grade Calculator eliminates custom spreadsheets and manual work.
What's New at Calcs.com? (October 2025)
New ASCE 7-22 snow load calculator, AU timber LVLs, HDUE holdowns, and smarter project setup.
What's New at ClearCalcs? (May 2025)
ClearCalcs April/May 2025 product update includes improvements to the Concrete Wall Calculator based on user feedback and new tornado load support for IBC 2024.
What's New at ClearCalcs? (March 2025)
Design reinforced concrete walls faster with the new Concrete Wall Calculator to AS 3600:2018. Plus, our latest Timber Nail Connection Guide compares hand calculations vs. ClearCalcs for more efficient designs.
What's New at ClearCalcs? (February 2025)
Discover how ClearCalcs’ latest updates help engineers design more efficient steel beams and lateral piles to AS 4100:2020 and AS 2159:2009. Reduce overdesign, optimize bracing conditions, and streamline calculations all in one place.
Project Management
How Calcs.com builds engineering calculators with uncompromising quality and precision
Discover how Calcs.com builds trusted engineering calculators. From research and code compliance to rigorous testing, see how the Calculator Builder ensures accuracy, safety, and transparency for structural engineers worldwide.
5 Ways to Automate Structural Calculations (Without Excel)
Learn 5 proven methods to automate structural engineering calculations and eliminate Excel bottlenecks. Real engineering teams share how they achieved 30% productivity gains.
Integrating ClearCalcs with Structural Drafting Software: A 2025 Guide for Engineers
Streamline your structural drafting workflow with the right tools and ClearCalcs
Choosing the Right Structural Engineering Software in 2025
Find the right structural engineering software for your team. Learn about compliance, collaboration, and efficiency for modern engineers.
Escaping Spreadsheet Stress: What Every Structural Engineer Needs in a Design Tool
Evaluate your structural calculation tools against this essential checklist to streamline your workflow, reduce costly rework, and confidently deliver code-compliant designs.
Structural Design
Steel Connections Design Guide to AS 4100 Standards
Comprehensive steel connections design guide covering bolted, welded, and hybrid connections to AS 4100 standards for Australian structures.
Steel Weld Design to AS 4100: Full Guide for Structural Engineers
Complete guide to steel weld design using AS 4100:2020. Covers butt and fillet welds, clause summaries, and instant design checks with ClearCalcs.
Streamline Steel Bolt Connection Design to AS 4100: A Complete Guide
Master steel bolt connection design to AS 4100 with this comprehensive guide. Learn time-saving techniques, design procedures, and automation solutions for structural engineers.
AS 1720.1 Timber Screw Connections: Design Guide for Australian Engineers
Master timber screw connection design with this comprehensive guide for Australian structural engineers. Learn calculation methods, standards compliance, and best practices.
Design Guide for Timber Bolt Connections to Australian Standards
Design safe and compliant timber bolted connections to AS 1720.1 with guidance on timber joints, fixings, and connection detailing for structural engineers.