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**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/option-to-use-two-steel-channels-in-one-beam-calc/193 "2026-09-22T20:22:28Z")
Double steel channels are common for reinforcing wood beams with one on each side of an existing (3)2x10, for example. It would be convenient to set a quantity of 2 in the steel beam design module instead of manually fud… --- ## [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… --- ## [Calculations that fail but don't](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/calculations-that-fail-but-dont/731)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/calculations-that-fail-but-dont/731 "2026-09-11T20:14:59Z")
Occasionally, I run into a calculation that cannot be made to work in Calcs but that works just fine in reality. I just made a post about a flitch beam shear capacity issue for example, but have also run into this in the… --- ## [Flitch beam shear capacity](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/flitch-beam-shear-capacity/730)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/flitch-beam-shear-capacity/730 "2026-09-11T20:11:12Z")
I just used the flitch beam option for the first time ever and I am running into a problem where the shear capacity does not account for the steel component? In fact, adding more steel makes the shear capacity decrease. … --- ## [Multi-Ply Beam Lateral Torsional Buckling Effective Width Toggle](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/multi-ply-beam-lateral-torsional-buckling-effective-width-toggle/728)
**Author:** [@Goatenstein](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Goatenstein)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/multi-ply-beam-lateral-torsional-buckling-effective-width-toggle/728 "2026-08-20T17:26:42Z")
When a multi-ply wood beam is not continuously braced, the calculator assumes full composite action between the member plies. This is unconservative and makes it hard to estimate if the beam will fail if it’s not fully b… --- ## [Seismic Analysis module not showing summary image](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/seismic-analysis-module-not-showing-summary-image/727)
**Author:** [@maxbeaudoin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/maxbeaudoin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/seismic-analysis-module-not-showing-summary-image/727 "2026-08-12T20:38:33Z")
I’m wondering why this helpful sketch was taken out of the seismic module? There is no other result that differentiates between 3rd, 2nd and 1st floor base shear from what I can see. Was this change intentional? (This im… --- ## [Sort member design by categories](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/sort-member-design-by-categories/726)
**Author:** [@BKL](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/BKL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/sort-member-design-by-categories/726 "2026-08-05T15:09:53Z")
It’d be nice to sort the member selection by weight, governing limit, etc. in order to choose among the lightest or least utilized member. --- ## [Wood shear wall capacity](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/wood-shear-wall-capacity/697)
**Author:** [@maxbeaudoin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/maxbeaudoin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/wood-shear-wall-capacity/697 "2026-07-24T14:54:59Z")
I noticed when designing a shear wall (ASD) that the capacity from the NDS is divided by 2.0: According to NDS SDPWS 2021 Section 4.1.4, the nominal capacity should be divided by 2.8. Please clarify if this is an erro… --- ## [Prescriptive wall bracing calcs per IRC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/prescriptive-wall-bracing-calcs-per-irc/725)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/prescriptive-wall-bracing-calcs-per-irc/725 "2026-07-22T00:56:22Z")
Has it been considered to add a calc module for prescriptive wall bracing per the IRC? It’s an easy calc to duplicate the length requirements in the tables and would be a handy tool considering how confusing the Code mak… --- ## [Calc engine currently broken?](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/calc-engine-currently-broken/721)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/calc-engine-currently-broken/721 "2026-06-17T13:43:07Z")
I am currently getting this error on all of my calcs, even old jobs that have been completed: --- ## [Wood beam module - new v. conversion from steel](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/wood-beam-module-new-v-conversion-from-steel/720)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/wood-beam-module-new-v-conversion-from-steel/720 "2026-05-25T16:49:29Z")
I made a material change from a steel beam to a wood beam and found that the calculation is slightly different than if I started a wood beam from scratch. Specifically, the converted wood beam has an option to use the “r… --- ## [Pole footing design options requested](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/pole-footing-design-options-requested/719)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/pole-footing-design-options-requested/719 "2026-05-13T16:07:13Z")
I get involved in reviewing deck construction quite regularly. It would be very handy to have a pole/pier footing module that can handle various options such as: precast concrete piers (both round and square), Diamond Pi… --- ## [What's going on with this house anyway?](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/whats-going-on-with-this-house-anyway/718)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/whats-going-on-with-this-house-anyway/718 "2026-05-13T15:58:48Z")
I am forever trying to figure out what is going on in the right half of this picture. It looks interesting, but I feel like I am looking at an Escher print with some of the framing. What is going on here? --- ## [Components and Cladding Expansion & Linking](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/components-and-cladding-expansion-linking/710)
**Author:** [@JustStability](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/JustStability)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/components-and-cladding-expansion-linking/710 "2026-04-16T20:15:33Z")
For the components and cladding module, it would be great if it was possible to populate a full C&C table with multiple effective areas per region without having to manually add the different areas to each region which c… --- ## [Chord analysis error](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/chord-analysis-error/707)
**Author:** [@maxbeaudoin](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/maxbeaudoin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/chord-analysis-error/707 "2026-04-06T17:34:16Z")
I’m trying to calculate the nailing on a small shear wall (2.5’ long). This wall only has 3’ of tributary width, so I know from experience that it should work as I have it currently designed. I’m getting errors with the… --- ## [🚧 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… --- ## [ASCE7 edition referenced in Project Defaults - Ground Snow Load - for IBC 2024 is 7-16, should be 7-22](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/asce7-edition-referenced-in-project-defaults-ground-snow-load-for-ibc-2024-is-7-16-should-be-7-22/703)
**Author:** [@aaron9388](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/aaron9388)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/asce7-edition-referenced-in-project-defaults-ground-snow-load-for-ibc-2024-is-7-16-should-be-7-22/703 "2026-03-18T21:06:35Z")
In Oregon, the 2025 OSSC (the 2024 IBC as amended by Oregon) is mandatory to be used as of April 1, 2026. In setting Project Defaults for a new project that I am working on per the 2025 OSSC, I select IBC 2024 as the C… --- ## [🚀 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… --- ## [Log-in Page not Loading](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/log-in-page-not-loading/699)
**Author:** [@davids](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/davids)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/log-in-page-not-loading/699 "2026-02-27T16:57:22Z")
I cannot log in to Calcs.com. The log-in page won’t load. Is anyone else having this issue? --- ## [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… --- ## [Long Term Deflection](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/long-term-deflection/696)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Taylor](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Kyle_Taylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/long-term-deflection/696 "2026-02-24T20:00:27Z")
On 16 ft garage door headers, we find that long term deflection controls many designs. My question is for other users and if this is something you are considering? Additionally, do you believe it is a code requirement to… --- ## [Concrete beam - setting different cover for top and bottom and sides](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/concrete-beam-setting-different-cover-for-top-and-bottom-and-sides/694)
**Author:** [@Avi\_Stern](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/Avi_Stern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/concrete-beam-setting-different-cover-for-top-and-bottom-and-sides/694 "2026-02-24T15:03:52Z")
I’m pretty new to calcs.com so I hope I’m not missing something obvious, but is there any way to set the concrete cover to be a different value on the sides vs. on the top and bottom? I am using a 24” x 20” beam, and aim… --- ## [🆕 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… --- ## [Load linking a beam supporting tied roof rafters](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/load-linking-a-beam-supporting-tied-roof-rafters/245)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/load-linking-a-beam-supporting-tied-roof-rafters/245 "2026-02-16T19:16:19Z")
I am trying to design a beam supporting the load from a roof with tied rafters. I can load link the reaction from a typical rafter but I cannot load link the reaction from a rafter created with the roof tie. There is no … --- ## [Custom beam section - species options not working](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-beam-section-species-options-not-working/693)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-beam-section-species-options-not-working/693 "2026-02-16T16:33:32Z")
I am trying to use the custom section option to check a 2”X8” floor joist, but I cannot change the species from southern pine. This only works if selecting a glulam. Otherwise, there appears to be no option but to al… --- ## [Update manufacturers and product types for engineered wood](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/update-manufacturers-and-product-types-for-engineered-wood/689)
**Author:** [@WilsonEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/WilsonEngineers)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/update-manufacturers-and-product-types-for-engineered-wood/689 "2026-02-02T20:20:01Z")
I’ve asked about updating manufacturers and available product sizes / product data for manufactured wood options a couple of times over the years but so far the database continues to be populated with numerous irrelevant… --- ## ["One page summary" print mode often overlaps to a second page](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/one-page-summary-print-mode-often-overlaps-to-a-second-page/583)
**Author:** [@MaxStability](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/MaxStability)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/one-page-summary-print-mode-often-overlaps-to-a-second-page/583 "2026-02-01T17:18:46Z")
This can make the calculation reports extra long with “blank” pages or showing just a few factors on the second page from the calculations when there is room to spare on the first page. A simple formatting issue. I cu… --- ## [🚀 Join Our 2-Month User Feedback Program](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/join-our-2-month-user-feedback-program/691)
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