# \#australia-codes

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## [🌏 New Release: Australian Seismic Analysis Calculator is Live!](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-release-australian-seismic-analysis-calculator-is-live/631)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Cold-Formed Steel: More Built-Up Section Options](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/cold-formed-steel-more-built-up-section-options/178)

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**Author:** [@brooks.smith](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/brooks.smith)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 4:34am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/cold-formed-steel-more-built-up-section-options/178 "2025-05-20T04:34:04Z")

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User request: Would it be possible to get the Box Beam option added to the wind beam section for CFS Members: Our USA and Australia cold-formed steel calculators both offer boxes made up of two Cee sections, but only…

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## [🚀 New Feature: Concrete Walls AU per AS 3600:2018](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-feature-concrete-walls-au-per-as-3600-2018/596)

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**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\
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**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")

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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…

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## [🚀 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)

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**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")

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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…

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## [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)

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**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")

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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…

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## [🚀 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)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [Australian Standards Access - Historic Standards](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/australian-standards-access-historic-standards/567)

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**Author:** [@VividEngineers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/VividEngineers)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/australian-standards-access-historic-standards/567 "2024-12-31T15:42:04Z")

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Hi Team - we are Forensic ? Structural Engineers & need to reference historic Australian Standards - eg AS 3958.1-2007, AS 2589.1—1997 these have both been superseded. If we purchase the standards module, will we have a…

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## [Section Request - Tillings I Section SmartJoists](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/section-request-tillings-i-section-smartjoists/499)

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**Author:** [@JamesGleeson](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/JamesGleeson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 3:06am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/section-request-tillings-i-section-smartjoists/499 "2024-12-18T03:06:31Z")

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Can we please add Tillings smartjoists which use lvl flanges and OSB board for webs. This section is very common in Aus for use as lightweight joists and we would love to see it incorporated in the clearcalcs library.

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## [Sleeper Retaining Wall - Multiple Foundation Layers](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/sleeper-retaining-wall-multiple-foundation-layers/519)

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**Author:** [@JamesGleeson](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/JamesGleeson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/sleeper-retaining-wall-multiple-foundation-layers/519 "2024-11-06T22:11:29Z")

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It would be good to be able to specify foundation properties in layers for the sleeper retaining wall. Typically you will encounter variable layers of sand, fill or soft clay within the first 500mm to 1000mm of the pier …

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## [Storey Tilt Up Concrete Wall Panels - Design & Detail](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/storey-tilt-up-concrete-wall-panels-design-detail/508)

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**Author:** [@brownden](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/brownden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/storey-tilt-up-concrete-wall-panels-design-detail/508 "2024-11-03T03:08:22Z")

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Apply loads to panel for each storey, provide lifting details and panel design ALL to Aus Standards please.

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## [What topics you'd like us to cover in our next content?](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/what-topics-youd-like-us-to-cover-in-our-next-content/328)

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**Author:** [@ati.aziz](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/ati.aziz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/what-topics-youd-like-us-to-cover-in-our-next-content/328 "2024-10-28T20:37:34Z")

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We recently ran the webinar showcasing calculations walkthrough for a loft conversion project by our power user, Kyle. From the webinar feedback, our users have shared some common topics they’d like to see in future web…

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## [Section Request - Tillings Smart10 timber product](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/section-request-tillings-smart10-timber-product/500)

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**Author:** [@JamesGleeson](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/JamesGleeson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/section-request-tillings-smart10-timber-product/500 "2024-10-24T01:37:23Z")

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Can we please add Tillings Smart10 product which is for use as high strength studs, particularly in areas like stairwells and high walls to eliminate the need for horizontal windbeams to break up the span of studs. We wo…

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## [🚀 Custom Steel I-Beam Design AU](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/custom-steel-i-beam-design-au/498)

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**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\
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**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")

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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…

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## [🚀 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)

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**Author:** [@lucas](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/lucas)\
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**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")

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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…

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## [🚀 New Release: Circular Concrete Column Design Calculator for Australia](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/new-release-circular-concrete-column-design-calculator-for-australia/480)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Does ClearCalcs Overestimate Design Strengths? 🔍](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/does-clearcalcs-overestimate-design-strengths/412)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [Rondo® Wall Stud Track sections now available in CFS calculators](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/rondo-wall-stud-track-sections-now-available-in-cfs-calculators/189)

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**Author:** [@ati.aziz](https://blueprint.calcs.com/u/ati.aziz)\
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**Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 2:00am UTC](https://blueprint.calcs.com/t/rondo-wall-stud-track-sections-now-available-in-cfs-calculators/189 "2023-12-07T02:00:11Z")

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If you’re designing with cold-formed steel to Australian standards, you can now use Rondo® Wall Stud Track sections in your design. This means that as an engineer and designer, you now have more options to design lightw…
