# Ask for Help **URL:** https://blueprint.calcs.com/c/support-q-a/16.md?page=1 [Latest](https://blueprint.calcs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://blueprint.calcs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://blueprint.calcs.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Using the arbitrary section option to calc Mom of Inertia](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/using-the-arbitrary-section-option-to-calc-mom-of-inertia/441)
**Author:** [@JohnM](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/JohnM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/using-the-arbitrary-section-option-to-calc-mom-of-inertia/441 "2024-09-12T01:22:41Z")
Hi all, I have created a Z beam as shown in the attachment with ease, and it represents the rim inner edge lip of a racing car wheel. Changing the angle of the lip extension, shown in yellow, will increase Ixx and to d… --- ## [Having Trouble After Updating Project Defaults? 😵‍💫 Here’s a Quick Fix!](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/having-trouble-after-updating-project-defaults-here-s-a-quick-fix/404)
**Author:** [@juanp\_clearcalcs](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/juanp_clearcalcs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/having-trouble-after-updating-project-defaults-here-s-a-quick-fix/404 "2024-08-15T17:53:12Z")
Hi everyone! If you’re experiencing issues after updating the new project defaults, don’t worry, it’s easy to fix. Just follow these steps: Go to the affected sheets. Navigate to the “Diagram” section and go to “Gra… --- ## [Residential foundation design](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/residential-foundation-design/415)
**Author:** [@VirtualEngineer](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/VirtualEngineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/residential-foundation-design/415 "2024-08-14T17:36:32Z")
I’ve seen projects where the soil investigation report classifies the soil type as class M. I would automatically assume to follow the corresponding table of AS2870 for class M, and that’s it, I have the design of the fo… --- ## [Does ClearCalcs Overestimate Design Strengths? 🔍](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/does-clearcalcs-overestimate-design-strengths/412)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/does-clearcalcs-overestimate-design-strengths/412 "2024-08-06T20:05:56Z")
Overkilling in ClearCalcs: ClearCalcs doesn’t include a default overkill percentage. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Instead, our calculations adhere strictly to the relevant codes and standards. This means the results are based on … --- ## [Understanding Support Types: Pinned vs. Fixed Supports 🔧](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/understanding-support-types-pinned-vs-fixed-supports/413)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/understanding-support-types-pinned-vs-fixed-supports/413 "2024-08-05T17:30:49Z")
Choosing the right support type is crucial for your structural design. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the difference between pinned and fixed supports: Pinned Support: Allows rotation but prevents translati… --- ## [What Do Percentage Numbers in Your Calculators Indicate? ✅](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/what-do-percentage-numbers-in-your-calculators-indicate/411)
**Author:** [@David](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/David)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/what-do-percentage-numbers-in-your-calculators-indicate/411 "2024-08-05T17:20:27Z")
When you’re diving into your structural design results, you might notice something called the “Governing Factor Percentage.” This handy percentage shows how close your design is to its maximum capacity. :brick::mag: For… --- ## [How to Download Information About Your Archived Projects 👌](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/how-to-download-information-about-your-archived-projects/402)
**Author:** [@juanp\_clearcalcs](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/juanp_clearcalcs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/how-to-download-information-about-your-archived-projects/402 "2024-07-30T01:08:13Z")
Hi everyone! If you need to download information about your archived projects, here’s a quick guide to help you out: Go to your project folder. Click the checkbox “Include archived projects.” Navigate to y… --- ## [What Happens to Your Projects if You Cancel Your Subscription? 🤔](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/what-happens-to-your-projects-if-you-cancel-your-subscription/401)
**Author:** [@juanp\_clearcalcs](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/juanp_clearcalcs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/what-happens-to-your-projects-if-you-cancel-your-subscription/401 "2024-07-25T19:32:13Z")
Hi everyone! If you cancel your subscription, fear not—you will still have access to your old projects. They will be like old friends you can visit anytime. However, much like those old friends, you won’t be able to cha… --- ## [Midspan blocking](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/midspan-blocking/382)
**Author:** [@artechco](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/artechco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/midspan-blocking/382 "2024-07-17T18:32:58Z")
how do I add a midspan blocking on a ceiling joist calcs? --- ## [I need help with a wood floor joist design](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-wood-floor-joist-design/361)
**Author:** [@artechco](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/artechco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/i-need-help-with-a-wood-floor-joist-design/361 "2024-07-03T19:55:01Z")
I’m doing a design of floor wood joist but there are different elements that I don’t understand, besides if giving me an error message for shear utilization. can you please help me. --- ## [How to easily include rafter tails](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/how-to-easily-include-rafter-tails/346)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/how-to-easily-include-rafter-tails/346 "2024-06-19T20:18:31Z")
Am I missing something or did I really not notice until now that the rafter module doesn’t have an easy way to add a rafter tail to a simple rafter design? Position 0 defaults at the low bearing so the user has to manual… --- ## [Strong, Weak, X and Y axes for a built-up wood post](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/strong-weak-x-and-y-axes-for-a-built-up-wood-post/289)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/strong-weak-x-and-y-axes-for-a-built-up-wood-post/289 "2024-04-30T20:31:05Z")
The wood post module includes nomenclature for strong and weak axes and X and Y axes. But how do we know which is which? Are weak and X axes in the wind direction, or not? The answer is not so obvious when compared to ho… --- ## [Why we do not have imperial calculations](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/why-we-do-not-have-imperial-calculations/306)
**Author:** [@GEORGE\_MIKHAEL](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/GEORGE_MIKHAEL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/why-we-do-not-have-imperial-calculations/306 "2024-04-26T19:29:15Z")
How to calculate all units to imperial. for example, in the Canadian code, why we do not have imperial units --- ## [Archiving projects](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/archiving-projects/309)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Taylor](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Kyle_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/archiving-projects/309 "2024-04-24T22:58:56Z")
What are the benefits to archiving a project? Initially, I instructed my team to archive projects when we completed them. The goal was to keep the “running list” short and easier to scroll and find active projects in add… --- ## [Custom truss option to model a tied roof](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-truss-option-to-model-a-tied-roof/294)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-truss-option-to-model-a-tied-roof/294 "2024-04-18T15:26:59Z")
I am trying to use the truss module to design an additional lower tie (node 2 to 5) to a deficient roof. The model worked okay until I tried to change the lower portion of the rafters to an LVL product as if member reinf… --- ## [Pier footing module - failure due to LRFD load combinations? - FAIL message](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/pier-footing-module-failure-due-to-lrfd-load-combinations-fail-message/298)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/pier-footing-module-failure-due-to-lrfd-load-combinations-fail-message/298 "2024-04-16T19:02:22Z")
I am getting a failure for a concrete pier but there is no explanation of what the problem is other than the red X on the LRFD load combinations tab. What is not working correctly here? The bearing pressure is all that I… --- ## [Point load based on spacing applied to wood joist member - wall perpendicular to joist](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/point-load-based-on-spacing-applied-to-wood-joist-member-wall-perpendicular-to-joist/297)
**Author:** [@MyCupboard](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/MyCupboard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/point-load-based-on-spacing-applied-to-wood-joist-member-wall-perpendicular-to-joist/297 "2024-04-12T01:31:14Z")
i have a bearing wall above that is perpendicular to my joists. i am looking to see if i can apply the load from above as a point load that changes based on the spacing of my joist member. Thanks! --- ## [Bolt Group calc - Beta version](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/bolt-group-calc-beta-version/293)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/bolt-group-calc-beta-version/293 "2024-04-09T19:43:56Z")
I tried the bolt group calc for the first time and successfully compared it to my own bolt group spreadsheet. I do have a few observations and suggestions: Separate the input section for moment v. vector force loadings… --- ## [Moment diagram question for a cantilevered beam](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/moment-diagram-question-for-a-cantilevered-beam/291)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/moment-diagram-question-for-a-cantilevered-beam/291 "2024-04-03T14:12:44Z")
What might cause the moment diagram (red) on this simple 14ft 2x10 cantilevered floor joist jump at around 10ft? --- ## ["Factored" reactions for beam designs?](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/factored-reactions-for-beam-designs/290)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/factored-reactions-for-beam-designs/290 "2024-04-02T04:05:09Z")
Is there a reason why the beam module reactions say “FactMax” and “FactMin” when working with service level / ASD design? The hover windows then say “FACTOREDMAX” and “FACTOREDMIN”. This can be confused with actual fact… --- ## [Can I move a CMU wall to edge of footing in CC?](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/can-i-move-a-cmu-wall-to-edge-of-footing-in-cc/277)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/can-i-move-a-cmu-wall-to-edge-of-footing-in-cc/277 "2024-03-20T00:57:32Z")
Okay guys. Dumb yourself down for a moment. An architect here. I’ve use the CMU wall module and the Wall Footing for a 60 ft long, 7’ high freestanding wall. Wonderful stuff. However, the client sees the wall in the… --- ## [Multi-member design in weak axis bending](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/multi-member-design-in-weak-axis-bending/239)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/multi-member-design-in-weak-axis-bending/239 "2024-03-01T22:40:42Z")
ClearCalcs returns an error message if a ganged header is wider than it is tall when checking for weak axis bending. Why? I have a header made with four 2x4s that needs to be checked for loads acting normal to the weak a… --- ## [Need to calculate rafter ties or collar ties at two different gable roof pitches](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/need-to-calculate-rafter-ties-or-collar-ties-at-two-different-gable-roof-pitches/260)
**Author:** [@Jeannie](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Jeannie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/need-to-calculate-rafter-ties-or-collar-ties-at-two-different-gable-roof-pitches/260 "2024-02-29T00:27:30Z")
Hello all, I am concerned about the stability of this roof of a gable roof with two different pitches, 8:12 meets 12:12 with 12:12 being the major span. I tried calculating collar ties and averaging the two pitches but … --- ## [Cantilevered Ret Wall - Gut Check](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/cantilevered-ret-wall-gut-check/218)
**Author:** [@Colton.JKAE](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Colton.JKAE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/cantilevered-ret-wall-gut-check/218 "2023-12-19T15:51:14Z")
ACI 318-19 modified their one-way shear equation when Av \< Avmin: This equation applies to foundations of cantilevered retaining walls (the module I’m struggling with). I’m creating a baseline library of retaining wa… [Previous page](https://blueprint.calcs.com/c/support-q-a/16.md)