What’s New & Improvements
Engineering Calculators:- ATLAS Tube Connection Hub:
- HSS Splices: Corrected bolt hole strength calculations for rectangular columns (LRFD) and applied comprehensive feedback (refined validation messages, dynamic unit diagrams, and clearer preset names).
- Shuriken Bolts: Added bolt clearance checks across multiple HSS connection templates to ensure adequate installation spacing.
- Truss Calculator 🇺🇸: Enhanced with explicit slenderness limits and applicability checks for better design validation.
- WF-to-HSS 🇨🇦: Fixed secondary load assignments in moment connections and added block shear case images.
- Standards 🇨🇦: Standardized round HSS sections to Grade C specifications (50 ksi/345 MPa) across all Atlas templates and added new load combinations across all 15 calculators for expanded coverage.
- Details Library Regional Filtering: Find the right connection details faster with a new US/Canada country toggle. Your region preference is saved automatically, so you always see the most relevant details for your location.
New Help Articles
- Project Defaults Cheat Sheet 🇺🇸 A quick reference guide for setting up US project defaults efficiently.
- How to Create an Organization Shared Table Learn how to create, format, upload, and use an Organization Shared Table in Calcs Builder.
- Understanding Gross vs Net Soil Bearing Pressure A guide on how Calcs.com calculates gross and net soil bearing pressure, the differences between them, and how to input geotechnical values correctly for Spread Footing Design.
- How to Analyze Custom Trusses Learn how to build a custom truss layout, define member types, create a custom cross-section, and link it into the Custom Truss Analysis calculator.