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**Author:** [@mustafa.gursoy](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/mustafa.gursoy)\ **Replies:** 0
Official announcements from ClearCalcs Team. --- ## [Blueprint will be closing on 1 December 2026](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/blueprint-will-be-closing-on-1-december-2026/732)
**Author:** [@Taria\_Lanham](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Taria_Lanham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/blueprint-will-be-closing-on-1-december-2026/732 "2026-09-15T05:26:08Z")
Why is Blueprint closing? Blueprint gave engineers a place to ask questions, report bugs, and suggest calculators. Most of those questions now reach us faster through support and the calcs.com/docs, where the whole team… --- ## [🚧 New Feature: Parapets in Wind Calculations](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-parapets-in-wind-calculations/704)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-parapets-in-wind-calculations/704 "2026-03-20T15:04:23Z")
We’ve introduced support for parapets in our wind loading calculations, helping you better align with ASCE 7 provisions and real-world roof conditions. :wrench: What’s new You can now toggle “Include Parapets?” to acti… --- ## [🚀 New Feature: MWFRS Directional Procedure (ASCE 7-22)](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-mwfrs-directional-procedure-asce-7-22/702)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-mwfrs-directional-procedure-asce-7-22/702 "2026-03-16T16:44:17Z")
We’ve added support for the Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS) Directional Procedure to the ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 7-16 wind loads calculators. This feature calculates direction-specific wind pressures on walls and r… --- ## [Masonry Gravity Wall (LRFD) Calculator 🧱 – TMS 402/602-22](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/masonry-gravity-wall-lrfd-calculator-tms-402-602-22/700)
**Author:** [@daniela.panteghini](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/daniela.panteghini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/masonry-gravity-wall-lrfd-calculator-tms-402-602-22/700 "2026-03-13T20:29:07Z")
This calculator enables engineers to design reinforced masonry gravity walls subjected to axial loads, out-of-plane bending, and shear using the Strength Design (LRFD) provisions of TMS 402/602-22. :white\_check\_mark: En… --- ## [ASCE 7-16 & 7-22 Wind Loads Update ✨ - Define Individual Effective Area per Wind Zone](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/asce-7-16-7-22-wind-loads-update-define-individual-effective-area-per-wind-zone/698)
**Author:** [@daniela.panteghini](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/daniela.panteghini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/asce-7-16-7-22-wind-loads-update-define-individual-effective-area-per-wind-zone/698 "2026-02-26T17:39:35Z")
This update allows engineers to define effective wind area individually by wind zone, instead of applying a single global value across the entire roof or wall. When enabled, the calculator automatically applies the corr… --- ## [🆕 Overhangs Now Available in ASCE 7-16 & ASCE 7-22 Wind Calculators](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/overhangs-now-available-in-asce-7-16-asce-7-22-wind-calculators/695)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/overhangs-now-available-in-asce-7-16-asce-7-22-wind-calculators/695 "2026-02-23T15:20:13Z")
Roof overhangs are now supported in both the ASCE 7-16 and ASCE 7-22 Wind Load Calculators, providing wind pressure results at overhang conditions. The tool automatically accounts for overhang-specific pressure zones and… --- ## [Masonry Shear Wall (LRFD) Release 💪🏻](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/masonry-shear-wall-lrfd-release/692)
**Author:** [@daniela.panteghini](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/daniela.panteghini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/masonry-shear-wall-lrfd-release/692 "2026-02-18T14:35:26Z")
:sparkles::bullseye: We’ve released an updated Masonry Shear Wall (LRFD) calculator aligned with TMS 402/602-22, designed to make reinforced masonry wall design faster, clearer, and fully code-compliant. This calculator… --- ## [NEW: Steel Composite Beam Calculator (LRFD – AISC 360-22)](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-steel-composite-beam-calculator-lrfd-aisc-360-22/690)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-steel-composite-beam-calculator-lrfd-aisc-360-22/690 "2026-01-05T17:07:00Z")
:rocket: We’ve released an updated Steel Composite Beam (LRFD) calculator aligned with AISC 360-22, expanding support for composite behavior, construction stages, and serviceability checks with clearer assumptions and mo… --- ## [Small Update: We're now using the Steel Sections database from the 16th edition Manual in the US](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/small-update-were-now-using-the-steel-sections-database-from-the-16th-edition-manual-in-the-us/662)
**Author:** [@lgerin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lgerin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/small-update-were-now-using-the-steel-sections-database-from-the-16th-edition-manual-in-the-us/662 "2025-08-18T19:09:31Z")
We’ve recently made an update that adds all the sections (222 new ones!) from the 16th Edition of the AISC Steel Construction Manuals! Check it out in any US steel calculator :slight\_smile: Let us know if you’ve had a c… --- ## [Holdown design now supported in our US Shear Wall calculator](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/holdown-design-now-supported-in-our-us-shear-wall-calculator/211)
**Author:** [@lgerin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lgerin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/holdown-design-now-supported-in-our-us-shear-wall-calculator/211 "2025-07-23T13:35:21Z")
We’ve now released holdown design for our US shear wall calculator! With this, when you design a wood shear wall, you’ll be able to select your holdown from the Simpson catalog directly in ClearCalcs using our friendly s… --- ## [🌏 New Release: Australian Seismic Analysis Calculator is Live!](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-release-australian-seismic-analysis-calculator-is-live/631)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-release-australian-seismic-analysis-calculator-is-live/631 "2025-05-26T00:13:25Z")
We’re excited to share that ClearCalcs has just released our new Australian Seismic Analysis Calculator, designed to streamline seismic force calculations in compliance with AS 1170.4. :rocket: What This Calculator Does… --- ## [🚀 New Feature: Concrete Walls AU per AS 3600:2018](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-concrete-walls-au-per-as-3600-2018/596)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-concrete-walls-au-per-as-3600-2018/596 "2025-03-02T23:41:53Z")
We’re excited to introduce our new Australian Concrete Wall Calculator in ClearCalcs! :tada: This powerful tool helps you design reinforced concrete walls by checking axial, in-plane shear, and moment loads in compliance… --- ## [🚀 New Feature Announcement: Lateral Restraints Inputs for Steel Beams AU](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-announcement-lateral-restraints-inputs-for-steel-beams-au/588)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-announcement-lateral-restraints-inputs-for-steel-beams-au/588 "2025-02-18T21:31:27Z")
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in ClearCalcs: Lateral Restraints Inputs for Steel Beams! :tada: This new functionality allows you to manually or automatically define lateral restraints along your stee… --- ## [New Feature: Precamber Now Available in the Steel Beam AU Module!](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-precamber-now-available-in-the-steel-beam-au-module/572)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 5:38am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-precamber-now-available-in-the-steel-beam-au-module/572 "2025-01-31T05:38:58Z")
We’re thrilled to announce the release of a highly requested feature in ClearCalcs: precambering for steel beams in our AU module! :tada: Precambering allows you to introduce a slight upward curve into a beam during man… --- ## [🚀 New Feature: Laterally Loaded Piles Calculator Now Available in Australia!](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-laterally-loaded-piles-calculator-now-available-in-australia/580)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 12:17am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-laterally-loaded-piles-calculator-now-available-in-australia/580 "2025-01-31T00:17:24Z")
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new addition to ClearCalcs: the Laterally Loaded Piles Calculator for our Australian users! :tada: This new tool allows you to calculate the required embedment depth and reinforcement … --- ## [New Feature Alert🚨: Custom I Sections Now in Steel Beam ASD Calculator! 🏗️](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-alert-custom-i-sections-now-in-steel-beam-asd-calculator/565)
**Author:** [@daniela.panteghini](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/daniela.panteghini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-alert-custom-i-sections-now-in-steel-beam-asd-calculator/565 "2024-12-26T13:02:22Z")
We’re delighted to announce a major upgrade to our US Steel Beam ASD Calculator—you can now link custom I cross-sections for more tailored designs! :tada: :glowing\_star: Build Your Own Sections: Take full control of yo… --- ## [🚀 Exciting Update: Custom Sections for Steel Beam LRFD Calculator! 🏗️](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/exciting-update-custom-sections-for-steel-beam-lrfd-calculator/562)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/exciting-update-custom-sections-for-steel-beam-lrfd-calculator/562 "2024-12-24T21:33:36Z")
We’re thrilled to introduce a powerful new feature in our US Steel Beam LRFD Calculator—the ability to link custom I cross-sections! :tada: Here’s what you can now do: Create Custom Sections: Use the new Custom Cross-… --- ## [🚀 New Feature: Concentrated Vertical Stem Loads on Restrained (Basement) Retaining Wall Calculator 🏗️](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-concentrated-vertical-stem-loads-on-restrained-basement-retaining-wall-calculator/559)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-concentrated-vertical-stem-loads-on-restrained-basement-retaining-wall-calculator/559 "2024-12-16T14:48:20Z")
What’s New? Top-of-Stem Load Input: You can now easily input dead and live loads directly at the top of the stem. Axial and Combined Axial-Flexural Analysis: Fully compliant with ACI 318-19 standards, the calculat… --- ## [Pier Footing Calculator Update: Resistance checks against uplift and downward forces](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/pier-footing-calculator-update-resistance-checks-against-uplift-and-downward-forces/547)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Velandia](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Andrea_Velandia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/pier-footing-calculator-update-resistance-checks-against-uplift-and-downward-forces/547 "2024-12-04T19:31:56Z")
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in our Pier Footing Calculator: Downward and Uplift Resistance Analysis! :gear::sparkles: This feature enables accurate calculation of pier resistance against uplift and… --- ## [Major Update: Column Eccentricity Now in the Concrete Pad Footing Calculator! 🎉](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/major-update-column-eccentricity-now-in-the-concrete-pad-footing-calculator/536)
**Author:** [@daniela.panteghini](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/daniela.panteghini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/major-update-column-eccentricity-now-in-the-concrete-pad-footing-calculator/536 "2024-12-02T22:47:54Z")
We’re excited to introduce a major update to our Concrete Pad Footing Calculator, now with advanced support for eccentric column locations, fully compliant with AS 3600:2018! :tada: This enhancement is designed to make … --- ## [🚀 Custom Steel I-Beam Design AU](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-steel-i-beam-design-au/498)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-steel-i-beam-design-au/498 "2024-10-23T00:36:19Z")
We’re excited to announce a brand-new feature: Custom Steel I-Beam Design With this feature, you can now create and design custom steel I-sections complying with AS 4100:2020. It’s easy to set up - simply input the geom… --- ## [🚀 Rondo Top Hats now available in our Australian CFS Beam calculator](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/rondo-top-hats-now-available-in-our-australian-cfs-beam-calculator/487)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/rondo-top-hats-now-available-in-our-australian-cfs-beam-calculator/487 "2024-10-10T01:05:08Z")
We’re thrilled to announce that Rondo Top Hats are now included in our Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) beam calculator! You can easily select these sections directly from our database to streamline your calculations. Watch this… --- ## [🚀 New Release: Circular Concrete Column Design Calculator for Australia](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-release-circular-concrete-column-design-calculator-for-australia/480)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-release-circular-concrete-column-design-calculator-for-australia/480 "2024-10-07T16:58:16Z")
We’re excited to introduce a new calculator for AU🇦🇺 Circular Concrete Column Design Calculator, fully compliant with AS3600:2018 (Amdt 2)! :tada: This new tool is designed to simplify your workflow for Australian proje… --- ## [Custom Built-Up Steel Section Design in Canada](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-built-up-steel-section-design-in-canada/471)
**Author:** [@lgerin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lgerin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-built-up-steel-section-design-in-canada/471 "2024-09-26T00:28:50Z")
Hello! Happy to announce we’ve just released our custom steel sections calculations per the CSA S16:19 standard. Right now, this supports doubly-symmetric and mono-symmetric sections. Watch a short video about it here: S… --- ## [Automatic Live Load Patterning in US Beams](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/automatic-live-load-patterning-in-us-beams/237)
**Author:** [@lgerin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lgerin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/automatic-live-load-patterning-in-us-beams/237 "2024-09-26T00:26:02Z")
We’ve now added automatic live load patterning to US beams! This is still in beta as there’s a few missing features we want to add, but you can now already use it to automatically determine your moment, shear, deflection… --- ## [Cantilever retaining wall calculator now considers lateral seismic loads](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/cantilever-retaining-wall-calculator-now-considers-lateral-seismic-loads/123)
**Author:** [@ati.aziz](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/ati.aziz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/cantilever-retaining-wall-calculator-now-considers-lateral-seismic-loads/123 "2024-09-19T19:04:18Z")
Now, you can easily incorporate seismic lateral loads into your cantilever retaining wall designs to IBC 2021, ASCE 7-16, and ACI 318-19! The calculator now incorporates an easy toggle where you can indicate whether you… --- ## [Auto-Wind Europe 🇪🇺](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/auto-wind-europe/433)
**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/auto-wind-europe/433 "2024-08-29T02:17:09Z")
Exciting news! We just added a powerful new calculator to your Eurocode library. You can now instantly determine site wind pressure using just an address or project coordinates. See it in action: Wind pressure calculato… --- ## [Improving Inclined Beams: Load & Location Inputs for Plan & Inclined Orientations 📐](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/improving-inclined-beams-load-location-inputs-for-plan-inclined-orientations/432)
**Author:** [@juanp\_clearcalcs](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/juanp_clearcalcs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/improving-inclined-beams-load-location-inputs-for-plan-inclined-orientations/432 "2024-08-27T21:11:41Z")
We are excited to announce several new features and improvements to our beam calculators, aimed at providing more flexibility and accuracy in load and support input options. Here’s a detailed overview of the updates: Ne… --- ## [Introducing Our New Concrete Slab Calculator](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/introducing-our-new-concrete-slab-calculator/386)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/introducing-our-new-concrete-slab-calculator/386 "2024-07-15T22:22:10Z")
We are excited to announce the launch of our Concrete Slab Calculator for the US market, developed in accordance with ACI 318-19 standards. This advanced tool is designed to streamline and enhance the concrete slab desig… [Next page](https://blueprint.calcs.com/c/clearcalcs-news/17.md?page=1)