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 Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Standards Compliance ...................................................................................................................... 13
Backward Compatibility of Design Templates .................................................................................. 13
About the Manual.............................................................................................................................. 14
Terminology ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Program History..................................................................................................................................... 16
Version 1 STK 1 .............................................................................................................................. 16
Version 2 STK 2 .............................................................................................................................. 17
Version 3 STK 3 .............................................................................................................................. 17
Version 4 - STK Live .......................................................................................................................... 19
Version 5 Structural Toolkit with Analysis ...................................................................................... 21
Future Development ......................................................................................................................... 24
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Hardware requirements .................................................................................................................... 25
Recommended hardware requirements ....................................................................................... 25
Graphics requirements ................................................................................................................. 25
Internet connection ....................................................................................................................... 25
USB Ports ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Software Pre-requisites..................................................................................................................... 26
Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6 ................................................................................................. 26
PDF Printer ................................................................................................................................... 26
Error Installing the PDF Printer .................................................................................................. 26
Calibri Font .................................................................................................................................... 27
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) ............................................................................................... 27
Windows Imaging Component ..................................................................................................... 27
Windows Installer 3.1 ................................................................................................................... 27
Installation Folders ............................................................................................................................ 28
Application Folder ...................................................................................................................... 28
Application Data Folder.............................................................................................................. 28
Projects Folder ........................................................................................................................... 28
Project Folder ............................................................................................................................ 28
Resets Folder ............................................................................................................................ 28
OS Specific Installation Paths ....................................................................................................... 29
Windows XP .............................................................................................................................. 29
Windows Vista 32 bit .............................................................................................................. 29
Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 10 ....................................................................... 29
Remote Licenses and Network Communication (TCP/IP) ................................................................ 30
Administration Rights ........................................................................................................................ 31
Licensing ............................................................................................................................................... 32
License Features ............................................................................................................................... 32
License Feature Abbreviations ..................................................................................................... 32
License Subscription ......................................................................................................................... 33
License Manager IP Port ................................................................................................................... 33
Updates ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Projects .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Project Structure ............................................................................................................................... 35
Project Properties .............................................................................................................................. 35
AutoSave Feature.............................................................................................................................. 35
Saving a Project ................................................................................................................................. 36
Backup Feature ................................................................................................................................. 37
Loading a Project............................................................................................................................... 38
Project Editing Locks......................................................................................................................... 38
Project Audit ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Sections ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Section Properties ............................................................................................................................. 40
User defined sections ....................................................................................................................... 40
The Unallocated Section ................................................................................................................... 41

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 The Trash Section ............................................................................................................................. 41
Documents ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Supported Document Types ............................................................................................................. 42
Document Properties ........................................................................................................................ 42
Linked Documents ............................................................................................................................ 42
Adding Existing Documents .............................................................................................................. 42
Document Control ............................................................................................................................. 43
Document Author ......................................................................................................................... 43
Document Status .......................................................................................................................... 43
Watermarks .................................................................................................................................. 43
Image Logos ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Header Text Options ......................................................................................................................... 45
Printing .................................................................................................................................................. 48
Printing a document using backstage ............................................................................................... 48
Exporting a document ....................................................................................................................... 49
Previewing ........................................................................................................................................ 50
The License Watermark................................................................................................................ 51
Program Interface .................................................................................................................................. 52
Ribbon Bar ......................................................................................................................................... 53
Status Bar .......................................................................................................................................... 54
Document Pane ................................................................................................................................ 55
Document MDI (Multiple Document Interface) Strip ................................................................... 55
Document MDI Context Menu ..................................................................................................... 56
Project Tab / Tree .............................................................................................................................. 57
An empty project .......................................................................................................................... 57
An existing project ........................................................................................................................ 58
Project Tree Context Menu .......................................................................................................... 59
Project Tree Section Context Menu ............................................................................................. 60
Project Tree Document Context Menu ........................................................................................ 61
Property Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Explorer Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 63
Managing Staff ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Staff Manager ................................................................................................................................... 64
Current Author .................................................................................................................................. 64
Backstage .............................................................................................................................................. 65
Info Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 66
Recent Items Tab .............................................................................................................................. 67
Recent Items Context Menu ........................................................................................................ 68
Pinning and Unpinning document ................................................................................................. 68
Print Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 69
Help Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 70
Support Links ................................................................................................................................ 70
Updates......................................................................................................................................... 71
Refreshing the License Information ............................................................................................. 71
System Information ...................................................................................................................... 71
Program Options ................................................................................................................................... 72
Option Categories ............................................................................................................................. 73
Ribbon Tabs ........................................................................................................................................... 74
Project Ribbon ................................................................................................................................... 75
Document Ribbon ............................................................................................................................. 76
Edit Ribbon ........................................................................................................................................ 77
Using the Format Painter .............................................................................................................. 78
Keyboard Shortcuts ...................................................................................................................... 79
Calculator Ribbon .............................................................................................................................. 80
Setup Ribbon ..................................................................................................................................... 81
Resources Ribbon ............................................................................................................................. 82
Member Ribbon ................................................................................................................................ 83
Numbers Ribbon ............................................................................................................................... 84
Words Ribbon ................................................................................................................................... 85
Analysis Ribbon ................................................................................................................................. 86

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 View Ribbon ...................................................................................................................................... 87
Preview Ribbon ................................................................................................................................. 88
Help Ribbon ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Member Documents ............................................................................................................................. 90
Member Desktop .............................................................................................................................. 91
Creating a New Member Design ...................................................................................................... 92
Design categories ............................................................................................................................. 92
Linking Members .......................................................................................................................... 93
Resetting members ...................................................................................................................... 93
Custom Steel Sections ................................................................................................................. 93
Custom Timber Grades................................................................................................................. 93
Design tabs ................................................................................................................................... 94
Module protection ........................................................................................................................ 94
Color coding .................................................................................................................................. 94
Input fields .................................................................................................................................... 94
The in-cell calculator ..................................................................................................................... 94
Data validation .............................................................................................................................. 95
Warnings and errors ..................................................................................................................... 95
Buttons ......................................................................................................................................... 95
The Notes Area ............................................................................................................................. 95
Entering reinforcement area ......................................................................................................... 96
Input validation .............................................................................................................................. 96
Comments .................................................................................................................................... 96
Custom Comments ...................................................................................................................... 96
Number Documents .............................................................................................................................. 97
Saving down ...................................................................................................................................... 97
Name manager .................................................................................................................................. 98
Flags.............................................................................................................................................. 98
Invalid names ................................................................................................................................ 98
Word Documents .................................................................................................................................. 99
Saving down ...................................................................................................................................... 99
Image Documents ............................................................................................................................... 100
Measure operations ........................................................................................................................ 100
Image Context Menu ...................................................................................................................... 100
PDF Documents .................................................................................................................................. 101
Measure operations ........................................................................................................................ 101
Page extents ................................................................................................................................... 101
PDF Context Menu ......................................................................................................................... 101
Thumbnail Viewer ........................................................................................................................... 102
Thumbnail Context Menu ........................................................................................................... 102
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................. 103
Variable Stores ................................................................................................................................ 103
Functions ......................................................................................................................................... 103
Custom Functions ........................................................................................................................... 103
News and Resources .......................................................................................................................... 104
News ............................................................................................................................................... 104
Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 104
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................... 105
Projects ........................................................................................................................................... 105
Project Folders ................................................................................................................................ 105
Sections .......................................................................................................................................... 105
Printing ............................................................................................................................................ 106
Members ......................................................................................................................................... 106
Numbers ......................................................................................................................................... 106
Words .............................................................................................................................................. 106
Image and PDF Viewing .................................................................................................................. 106
Licensing ......................................................................................................................................... 107
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 108
Licensing Issues .............................................................................................................................. 108
No server license found .............................................................................................................. 108

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 Users can not access licenses ................................................................................................... 108
The Glass Effect ......................................................................................................................... 108
Design Templates ............................................................................................................................... 109
Template Summary Format ............................................................................................................ 109
Template Categories ....................................................................................................................... 110
Analysis Modules ........................................................................................................................ 111
Composite Modules ................................................................................................................... 112
Concrete Modules ...................................................................................................................... 113
Drainage Modules ....................................................................................................................... 114
Footing Modules ......................................................................................................................... 115
Loadings Modules ...................................................................................................................... 116
Masonry Modules ....................................................................................................................... 117
Precast Concrete Modules ......................................................................................................... 118
Slab and Pavement Modules ...................................................................................................... 119
Steel Modules ............................................................................................................................. 120
Timber Modules .......................................................................................................................... 121
Retaining Wall Modules .............................................................................................................. 122
Wind Modules ............................................................................................................................ 123
Utility Modules ............................................................................................................................ 124
A. Analysis Modules........................................................................................................................ 125
A1. Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 126
A2. Properties ............................................................................................................................. 127
CP. Composite Modules ................................................................................................................. 128
CP1. Composite Member ........................................................................................................... 129
C. Concrete Modules ...................................................................................................................... 131
C1. Member Design ................................................................................................................... 132
C2. Deep Beams ......................................................................................................................... 133
C3. Flat Slabs .............................................................................................................................. 134
C4. Two-Way Slabs ..................................................................................................................... 135
C5. Columns ............................................................................................................................... 136
C6. Walls ..................................................................................................................................... 137
C7. Stairs .................................................................................................................................... 138
C8. Punching Shear .................................................................................................................... 139
C9. Corbels ................................................................................................................................. 140
C10. Non-Flexural ....................................................................................................................... 141
C11. Plain Concrete .................................................................................................................... 142
C12. Development ...................................................................................................................... 143
C13. Formula .............................................................................................................................. 144
C14. Reinforcement .................................................................................................................... 145
C15. Reinforcement Rate ........................................................................................................... 146
D. Drainage Modules ...................................................................................................................... 147
D1. Rainfall Intensity ................................................................................................................... 148
D2. Stormwater Detention ......................................................................................................... 149
D3. Drainage ............................................................................................................................... 150
F. Footing Modules ......................................................................................................................... 151
F1. Bored Piers & Pads ............................................................................................................... 152
F2. Bulk Pier and Beams............................................................................................................. 153
F3. Pad Design ............................................................................................................................ 154
F4. Eccentric Pad Design ............................................................................................................ 155
F5. Post Footing Design ............................................................................................................. 156
L. Loadings Modules ....................................................................................................................... 157
L1. Earthquake ............................................................................................................................ 158
L2. Dead and Live ....................................................................................................................... 159
M. Masonry Modules ...................................................................................................................... 160
M1. Masonry Member ................................................................................................................ 161
M2. Reinforced Pier .................................................................................................................... 162
M3. Bondbeams ......................................................................................................................... 163
M4. Section Library..................................................................................................................... 164
PC. Precast Concrete Modules ....................................................................................................... 165
PC1. Propping Pad ...................................................................................................................... 166

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 SP. Slabs & Pavements Modules ................................................................................................... 167
SP1. Industrial Slabs ................................................................................................................... 168
SP2. Residential Slabs ................................................................................................................ 169
SP3. Tree Effects - Ys ................................................................................................................. 170
SP4. Tree Effects - Piers ............................................................................................................. 171
S. Steel Modules ............................................................................................................................. 172
S1. Member Design .................................................................................................................... 173
S2. Section Library ...................................................................................................................... 174
S3. Section Properties ................................................................................................................ 175
S4. Floor Beam ........................................................................................................................... 176
S5. Roof Beam ............................................................................................................................ 177
S6. Propped Beam ...................................................................................................................... 178
S7. Crane Beam .......................................................................................................................... 179
S8. Mullion .................................................................................................................................. 180
S9. Columns ............................................................................................................................... 181
S10. Compression Strut.............................................................................................................. 182
S11. Angle Lintel ......................................................................................................................... 183
S12. Shelf Angle ......................................................................................................................... 184
S13. PFC & Angle ....................................................................................................................... 185
S14. PFC & Plate ........................................................................................................................ 186
............................................................................................................................ 187
S16. Wall Tie ............................................................................................................................... 188
S17. Window Support................................................................................................................. 189
S18. Portal Knee ......................................................................................................................... 190
S19. Taper Haunch ..................................................................................................................... 191
S20. End Plate ............................................................................................................................ 192
S21. Base Plate ........................................................................................................................... 193
S22. Cleat Plate .......................................................................................................................... 194
S23. Fixing Plate ......................................................................................................................... 195
S24. Bolts ................................................................................................................................... 196
S25. Pins ..................................................................................................................................... 197
S26. Welds ................................................................................................................................. 198
S27. Reference ........................................................................................................................... 199
T. Timber Modules .......................................................................................................................... 200
T1. Member Design .................................................................................................................... 201
T2. Section library ....................................................................................................................... 202
T3. Floor Beam ........................................................................................................................... 203
T4. Roof Beam ............................................................................................................................ 204
T5. Propped Beam ...................................................................................................................... 205
T6. Column ................................................................................................................................. 206
T7. Circular Column .................................................................................................................... 207
T8. Mullion .................................................................................................................................. 208
T9. Wall Tie ................................................................................................................................. 209
RW. Retaining Wall Modules .......................................................................................................... 210
RW1. Retaining Walls ................................................................................................................. 211
RW2. Sleeper Walls .................................................................................................................... 212
RW3. Basement Walls................................................................................................................ 213
W. Wind Modules ........................................................................................................................... 214
W1. Wind Loads ......................................................................................................................... 215
W2. Terrain Changes .................................................................................................................. 216
W3. Monosloped Roofs .............................................................................................................. 217
W4. Free Roofs ........................................................................................................................... 218
W5. Canopies ............................................................................................................................. 219
W6. Hoardings ............................................................................................................................ 220
W7. Flags .................................................................................................................................... 221
W8. Purlins ................................................................................................................................. 222
U. Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 223
U1. Unit Conversions ................................................................................................................. 224
U2. Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 225
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 226

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 Table of Pictures

Picture 1 Structural Toolkit V1 Icon .................................................................................................... 16

Picture 2 Anthony Furr Software Logo ............................................................................................... 16
Picture 3 Structural Toolkit V2 Icon .................................................................................................... 17
Picture 4 Structural Toolkit V3 Icon .................................................................................................... 17
Picture 5 Structural Toolkit V3 Desktop .............................................................................................. 18
Picture 6 Structural Toolkit V4 Icon .................................................................................................... 19
Picture 7 Structural Toolkit V4 Desktop ............................................................................................... 20
Picture 8 ................................................................................................. 21
Picture 9 ................................................................................... 21
Picture 10 Structural Toolkit V5 Desktop ............................................................................................ 21
Picture 11 Analysis by Structural Toolkit ............................................................................................ 23
Picture 12 - Windows Security Alert - Allowing access through the firewall ........................................ 30
Picture 13 - Splash screen showing the License Features ................................................................... 32
Picture 14 Updates are available ........................................................................................................ 34
Picture 15 Saving a Project ................................................................................................................. 36
Picture 16 Warning of Project Lock .................................................................................................... 37
Picture 17 Warning of Project Lock .................................................................................................... 38
Picture 18 Project Audit ...................................................................................................................... 39
Picture 19 Printing to the current printer ............................................................................................ 48
Picture 20 Options available for exporting to an image ...................................................................... 49
Picture 21 Previewing a document .................................................................................................... 50
Picture 22 - The program interface ........................................................................................................ 52
Picture 23 The status bar .................................................................................................................... 54
Picture 24 Hovering over the License Device .................................................................................... 54
Picture 25 Hovering over the Licensee .............................................................................................. 54
Picture 26 - Document MDI .................................................................................................................. 55
Picture 27 - Document MDI context menu popup ................................................................................ 56
Picture 28 An empty project ............................................................................................................... 57
Picture 29 - An existing project ............................................................................................................. 58
Picture 30 - Project tree context menu popup ...................................................................................... 59
Picture 31 - Project tree section context menu popup.......................................................................... 60
Picture 32 - Project tree document context menu popup ..................................................................... 61
Picture 33 - Section properties .............................................................................................................. 62
Picture 34 - Explorer Tab ....................................................................................................................... 63
Picture 35 Staff manager .................................................................................................................... 64
Picture 36 Selecting the current Author ............................................................................................. 64
Picture 37 - Info backstage tab .............................................................................................................. 66
Picture 38 - Recent Items backstage tab .............................................................................................. 67
Picture 39 Recent Item context menu popup .................................................................................... 68
Picture 40 Print backstage tab ............................................................................................................ 69
Picture 41 Help backstage tab ............................................................................................................ 70
Picture 42 Options dialog ................................................................................................................... 72
Picture 43 Project ribbon tab .............................................................................................................. 75
Picture 44 Document ribbon tab......................................................................................................... 76
Picture 45 Words Edit ribbon tab........................................................................................................ 77
Picture 46 Numbers Edit ribbon tab ................................................................................................... 77
Picture 47 Calculator ribbon tab.......................................................................................................... 80
Picture 48 Setup ribbon tab ................................................................................................................ 81
Picture 49 Resources ribbon tab ........................................................................................................ 82
Picture 50 Member ribbon tab............................................................................................................ 83
Picture 51 Numbers ribbon tab........................................................................................................... 84
Picture 52 Words ribbon tab ............................................................................................................... 85
Picture 53 View ribbon tab ................................................................................................................. 87
Picture 54 Preview ribbon tab ............................................................................................................ 88
Picture 55 Help ribbon tab .................................................................................................................. 89
Picture 56 Member document ........................................................................................................... 90

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Picture 57 Member Desktop .............................................................................................................. 91
Screenshot 43 Member design tabs .................................................................................................. 94
Picture 58 Data drop downs ............................................................................................................... 95
Picture 59 Selection button ................................................................................................................ 95
Picture 60 Comments ......................................................................................................................... 96
Picture 61 Created comment ............................................................................................................. 96
Picture 62 Numbers document .......................................................................................................... 97
Picture 63 Name manager .................................................................................................................. 98
Picture 64 Words document ............................................................................................................... 99
Picture 65 Single User Lock ............................................................................................................. 108

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 Revisions

First edition, (STK V1) January 2003

Second edition (STK V2) June 2005
Third edition, (STK V3) January 2006
Fourth edition (STK V4) October 2010
Revised 30 May 2011 (V4.0.1.0)
Revised 14 January 2014 (V4.4.0.0)
Fifth edition (Structural Toolkit V5) October 2015

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Introduction
Structural Toolkit is software specifically developed to assist the Structural Engineering Professional
undertake common design and documentation tasks for projects containing a range of members
designs and associated documents.

Structural Toolkit has the ability to create, save and re-open a range of designs as well as a capability
to create, save and open Microsoft® Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft® Word documents, view and
manipulate Adobe PDF documents and view a variety of image types as well as linking any other
system supported document to an external editor.

New in Version 5 is the ability to analyse 3D frames using both linear and non-linear analysis.

Standards Compliance
Design templates have been prepared in accordance with Australian Standards, Australian and
International references and industry accepted technical papers.

Design templates may be updated to incorporate improvements and corrections once sufficient
examples and explanations become publically available. The time required to incorporate these
depends on the complexity and the available supporting documentation.

Any changes made to design templates, whether an improvement, correction or amendment are
provided as part of a current License Subscription.

Backward Compatibility of Design Templates

Changes to design templates are identified on the first tab of each design template being the [Info]
tab.

There is no guarantee that designs prepared by using earlier design templates will be able to be
directly compatible with newer templates (due to standard changes, or feature changes) however the
appropriate design template version used will be available.

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About the Manual

It is the purpose of this User Manual to provide basic explanation of the software functionality relating
to creation, editing and saving of projects and the associated documents.

The User Manual is not intended to include design theory; reference materials underlying the inputs,
outputs and intermediate mathematical operations required; or teach engineering principles.

Design templates are relatively transparent and an experienced designer (or designer under the
guidance of an experienced designer) should be able to replicate answers obtained from using the
design templates by hand methods. Design methodology and examples can be found in the
references stated on the first tab of each design template being the [Info] tab including relevant
Standards and text references. Some degree of shortening of output has been done as required to
prevent enormous output for member design.

Specific questions relating to steps undertaken in the design templates that are not readily available
by review of the specified reference will be answered as part of a current License Subscription.

Users of Structural Toolkit are expected to have appropriate qualifications such as a relevant Bachelor
Degree in Engineering or similar and have sufficient design experience.

The use of design software is not a replacement for appropriate qualifications and experience.

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Terminology
The computer/s running the Structural Toolkit software is known as the User/s Computer or
Workstation.

The computer running the Structural Toolkit License Manager software is known as the Server
Computer or Server.

A User License is required to use the Structural Toolkit software.

A current License Subscription is required to access software updates, receive news, access to
resources and receive technical support.

The Structural Toolkit License Manager is the application providing the User License to the
workstation over a network.

A Remote License is a User License obtained from the Structural Toolkit License Manager.

The Structural Toolkit Web Server is the website hosting the publisher and software information and
repository for updates, news and resources.

The Licensed Features are the program features available to the current software which are specified
within the User License obtained locally, or the Remote License if obtained remotely.

A message that is not a specific requirement of the license operation is known as a User Message.

The Ribbon Bar is the band of buttons which are categorized by Ribbon Tabs found at the top of the
application window.

A Context Menu is a menu that appears using a right-mouse button click on a part of the window,
text, item list node or similar window object.

Backstage refers to the menu screen found by selecting the [File] on the Ribbon Tab at the left end of
the Ribbon Bar. The Backstage provides access to recently opened items and folders, printing and
application options.

A Design Template forms the basis of a design and contains the relevant inputs, outputs, formatting
and formulas relating to a design. Variables are saved to the design file in the form of an XML file.

When you see this box, the content explains something useful

When you see this box, the content explains something important

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Program History
Structural Toolkit has been under development since 1993 with the first release in mid-2002. Now in
its 5th generation it offers easier than ever design and organization of associated project documents in
conjunction with the ability to perform 3D frame analysis using linear and non-linear methods.

Early versions of Structural Toolkit used Microsoft® Excel given its suitability for developing
calculation based solutions. Visual Basic for Application was used throughout to provide access to
dialogs and complex solution algorithms.

Structural Toolkit has been a stand-alone application having no reliance on the Microsoft® Excel
product since Version 4. It does however keep the desktop format found
in the earlier versions. Microsoft® Excel still remains an important development tool to engineers
and to the development of the Structural Toolkit design templates.

The use of a stand-alone application has enabled the commonly requested integration of saving and
loading of member designs but more importantly introduces a wide variety of other capabilities such
as arrangement of the documents into a project structure, support for direct PDF exporting, support
for the creation, opening and saving of Microsoft® Excel and Microsoft® Word documents as well as
providing the framework for the analysis feature as well as supporting future document types.

Version 1 STK 1
Version 1 was released in mid-2002 offering a diverse range of design templates to assist with the
most commonly engineered items. Templates were current with Australian Standards and included
many features previously unseen in design software. During the next six months regular updates
were made incorporating new design templates, tabs and design parameters, and the use of Greek
symbols in variables.

Picture 1 Structural Toolkit V1 Icon

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The final version update was 1.07.

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Version 2 STK 2
Version 2 was introduced in January 2003 and saw major changes in the formatting of the design
templates to improve output quality and add project headings and the use of logo images. Units were
modified to show correct superscripts and mathematical symbols. Every design template was
updated including major revisions for the new loading Standards. The Masonry design template was
also fully revised allowing even easier design of masonry elements.

Picture 3 Structural Toolkit V2 Icon

The final version update was 2.32.

Version 3 STK 3
Version 3 was introduced in June 2005 (concurrent with Version 2.27 update).

Version 3 added new design templates including Post Footings, Propping Pads, Propped Beams, PFC
& Angle Lintels, Timber Columns, Timber Floor Beam, Timber Propped Beam, Timber Roof Beam.
Revisions were also made to the Composite design template linking in the Analysis module. Angle
Lintels was fully updated to allow for loads applied outside the shear centre. Steel Floor and Roof
Beams were modified to allow for assessment at specific segment locations. Side Cleat, End Plate
and Base Plate designs were also added.

Picture 4 Structural Toolkit V3 Icon

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Picture 5 Structural Toolkit V3 Desktop

Version 3 incorporated a number of refined formatting changes which included a slight reduction in
the font size to enable additional lines to be added to the outputs. Many of the standard design
templates also had load entry lines added to make load building faster.

Data validation was introduced for many of the input cells. Input cells that had common input values
such as reinforcement grade, concrete strength and bar sizes were provided with in-cell list boxes
which drop down when selected allowing a predefined value to be used.

Internet module checking was included to assist users monitoring for updates.

The final version update was 3.50

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Version 4 - STK Live

In 2007 a decision was made to develop a specific application that did not require the use of the
Microsoft® Excel product to allow management of member designs, and handling of any other
document types that make up a design project.

Picture 6 Structural Toolkit V4 Icon

More and more complexity with the evolving Office product and its interaction with the newer 64 bit
operating systems reinforced this decision.

The new application is stand-alone software written in Visual Basic using Microsoft® Visual Studio
and the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.

Version 4 offers the ability of saving and loading of member designs, arrangement of the documents
into a project structure, support for direct PDF exporting, support for the creation, opening and saving
of Microsoft® Excel and Microsoft® Word documents, viewing and manipulating Adobe PDF
documents and view a variety of image types. Furthermore the application provides the framework
for supporting many future document types.

The Version 4 software offers a similar feel to the existing Microsoft Office products making it very
easy to use.

Version 4 was released in November 2010.

A number of new design templates assisting civil design including ARI Calculations and Stormwater
Detention. Structural design templates have been added for Sleeper Retaining Walls, PFC & Plate
Lintel, Steel Window Support, Timber Circular Columns and Masonry Bondbeams. A units convertor
has also been added.

New codes have been incorporated as part of V4.0.1.0 being Concrete (2009), Timber (2010) and
Wind (2011).

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Version 5 Structural Toolkit with Analysis

Version 5 adds an updated interface style, NET Framework 4.0 compatibility and linear and non-linear
frame analysis.

The matrix stiffness method of analysis began development prior to the release of Version 4 and has
involved the complex development of mathematical algorithms, matrix solvers, and graphic engines.

The analysis separates itself from existing analysis programs starting out with a very user friendly,
fully 3D world. All modelling, analysis and results can be performed within the same window.

Several new design modules were also produced for this release and a number of features added
including Timber Mullion and Timber Wall Tie as well as a new ability to create and use Custom
Timber Grades. Considerable review has also been undertaken with many of the modules.

Structural Toolkit® Analysis®

Picture 8 Structural Toolkit V5 Icon Picture 9 Analysis by Structural Toolkit Icon

Picture 10 Structural Toolkit V5 Desktop

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Future Development
Currently work is being done on a number of additional modules and reviews are constantly being
undertaken to keep up to date with code and text changes.

Advanced analysis features have been developed including buckling, master-slaves, temperature
rises, member offsets and will be offered as additional purchases when complete.

Flagged development includes increased solver speed of larger solutions, and faster graphical display
for these larger solutions,

Other areas being considered include dynamic analysis and integration of the design process into the
analysis.

Of course, the direction of development is influenced by user demand.

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Installation
Structural Toolkit uses a Setup program to install the relevant software components. These include
the application files, design templates, support files (sounds, help ), dedicated PDF writer (STK
Writer) and pre-requisite system files including the Microsoft® .NET Framework.

The Setup program will also create firewall ports for the use of the network licensing components if
requested to do so.

Hardware requirements

Recommended hardware requirements

Structural Toolkit requires Microsoft® Windows® Vista or Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 8/8.1
or Windows 10, 60MB free local hard disk space and Microsoft® .NET Framework V4.6 (Not
compatible with Windows® XP).

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU processor faster is recommended.

2 GB of Ram is recommended (more may be necessary for intensive viewing of large rasterized
)

Microsoft® Windows® XP is not supported.

Graphics requirements

XSGA display with 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution minimum (WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution
recommended)

Analysis by Structural Toolkit requires Open GL version 2, Direct3D 11 feature level 10_0 (minimum
9_3)

Internet connection

Structural Toolkit uses an internet connection to check for and download updates, upgrade software
license features including the license subscription, read news and update product resources.

An internet connection is not required to use the software and the default application option sets the
internet access to off. This can be turned on through the program options.

No private data is communicated with the Structural Toolkit Web Server other than the license details
and operating system parameters required to ensure the correct downloads and support are provided.

You can view our privacy policy online at http://www.structuraltoolkit.com.au/privacy_policy.php

USB Ports

A single USB 2.0 or later port is required when using the hardware licensing device.

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Software Pre-requisites
A number of software components must be installed before Structural Toolkit will install and operate
correctly.

Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.6

The Microsoft® .NET Framework is a software framework that can be installed on computers running
Microsoft Windows operating systems. It includes a large library of coded solutions to common
programming problems and a virtual machine that manages the execution of programs written
specifically for the framework.

PDF Printer

An integrated PDF Writer is bundled with the installation package and is installed silently without
prompting.

software.

Error Installing the PDF Printer

If the system PATH is corrupt, the PDF Printer may fail to properly install. You will be notified if this
problem has occurred when you run the application.

Follow the steps below to install the PDF Printer.

1.
the printer is in the list, contact support.
2. Add a Printer. Choose a Local Printer and make sure the Automatic detect is not checked.
3. Brose for the Following Port: . If the port is not present then
open the Installation CD and Browse for Setup\STK Writer\ and run the Setup.exe skipping
over any errors that may come up. After the installation is complete, go to step 1 again.
4. Select the HP Color LaserJet 8500 PD. This is a standard postscript printer.
5.

With the new printer now setup, you should be able to export to PDF by using the Export button.

STK Writer is a dedicated PDF printer that is not available to other applications. It cannot
be used as a PDF printer outside the Structural Toolkit environment

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Calibri Font

Calibri is a humanist sans-serif typeface family under the Microsoft® ClearType Font Collection.

In Microsoft® Office 2007, it replaced Times New Roman as the default typeface in Word and
replaced Arial as the default in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

The Microsoft® Calibri font is used as the default font for generating superscripts, subscripts and a
number of specialty symbols. Other fonts support these symbols, however the default Arial and
Times New Roman do not.

A system without this font will display some characters as thin boxes.

PPT Viewer 2007 fonts are available by installing the free PowerPoint Viewer 2007 available from
Microsoft.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

For computers using Windows XP a minimum of Service Pack 3 (SP3) is required.

SP3 contains two important components necessary for the installation of the .NET Framework being
the Windows Imaging Component and Windows Installer 3.1.

Windows Imaging Component

The Windows Imaging Component (WIC) is a Component Object Model based imaging codec
framework introduced in Windows Vista and Windows XP Service Pack 3 for working with and
processing digital images and image metadata.

Windows Installer 3.1

The Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer) is an engine for the installation,
maintenance, and removal of software on modern Microsoft Windows systems.

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Installation Folders
The location of the application and data folders depends on which operating system you are installing
the software on.

Application Folder

The Application folders contains the Structural Toolkit executable files and dynamic link libraries
, design templates, help files and associated support files including sounds.

Application Data Folder

The Application Data Folder contains the application license details, error logs, application options and
Download folders which contains software updates and logs.

Projects Folder

The Projects Folder is the default folder location for new Projects.

loc

Project Folder

The Project Folder is the folder location for the current Project and can be anywhere on the local
computer or network providing sufficient privileges are available to the current user.

The default empty/new project is located in a folder named AutoSave located within the Projects
Folder.

Resets Folder

The Resets Folder contains user saved design template resets data and is located by default in a

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OS Specific Installation Paths

Windows XP

Application: C:\Program Files\Structural Toolkit V5

Application Data: C:\Document and Settings\<user>\Application Data\Anthony Furr
Software\Structural Toolkit
Projects: C:\Document and Settings\<user>\My Documents\Structural Toolkit\Projects
Resets: C:\Document and Settings\<user>\My Documents\Structural Toolkit\Resets

Windows Vista 32 bit

Application: C:\Program Files\Structural Toolkit V5

Application Data: C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Anthony Furr Software\Structural Toolkit
Projects: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Structural Toolkit\Projects
Resets: C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Structural Toolkit\Resets

Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 10

Application: C:\Program Files (x86)\Structural Toolkit V5

Application Data: C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Anthony Furr Software\Structural Toolkit
Projects: C:\Users\<user>\My Documents\Structural Toolkit\Projects
Resets: C:\Users\<user>\My Documents\Structural Toolkit\Resets

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Remote Licenses and Network Communication (TCP/IP)

The Structural Toolkit License Manager uses TCP/IP port communication to both listen and talk to
computers that are running the Structural Toolkit software.

The default TCP/IP port is 2235. The port number is specified in the Structural Toolkit License
Manager settings which can be changed to any valid, available port. A corresponding port must be set
in the Structural Toolkit license manager settings.

It is necessary to ensure that both the Server Computer and the Workstation Computer have the
specified TCP/IP port open through the firewall. If either the Server Computer or Workstation
Computer is running Internet Security software or Virus Protection software then specific exceptions
may also need to be made within that software to allow the port talking.

If the specified port on both the Server Computer and the Workstation Computer are not open then
the Structural Toolkit software will be unable to obtain a Remote License.

The setup program prompts to create these port rules automatically.

The ways in which the firewall rules are created on the operating system and specific exceptions for
Internet Security/Virus software are made are not covered in this User Manual. You should seek
advice from an IT Professional or from the Software Vendor from which the security software was
obtained.

Picture 12 - Windows Security Alert - Allowing access through the firewall

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Administration Rights
Structural Toolkit uses Administrative Rights to write licensing and common user data. This may be
shown on the icon as a shield.

You may be prompted to run Structural Toolkit as an Administrator depending on your operating
system and current computer privileges.

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Licensing
The Structural Toolkit software uses a combination of software and hardware protection.

The Structural Toolkit software is licensed either locally (on the workstation running the software) or
remotely via the Structural Toolkit License Manager which may be on the same workstation or on a
separate workstation/server.

The Structural Toolkit License Manager is licensed locally (on the workstation/server running the
license manager).

License Features
The License Features are specified on the license device (either hardware or software) and are shown
on the startup splash screen.

These features are also viewable on the [Help] tab of the Backstage.

Picture 13 - Splash screen showing the License Features

The above image shows the Startup Splash screen indicating the license has been found on an
attached Rockey4ND lock, displays the currently available license features, and the expiry date of the
subscription.

License Feature Abbreviations

The features shown on the Startup Splash and Backstage [Help] tab are as follows:

STK Structural Toolkit (Default feature which includes PDF and IMG)
DOC Ability to handle Microsoft® Word Documents (DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF)
XLS Ability to handle Microsoft® Excel Documents (XLS, XLSX)
EDU Education version (Limited abilities)
ANA Analysis Standard (ANA)
AAD Analysis - Advanced (ANA) (Master-Slave/Member offsets)
ABU Analysis - Buckling (ANA)

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License Subscription
With a valid License Subscription you can access Updates, News, Resource and Technical Support.

The subscription expiry is stored on the License Device as well as the Structural Toolkit Web Server.

When checking for updates, you may be prompted to update your license with any new Subscription
Expiry or License Features purchased.

A current Subscription is required to access the latest updates, news and resources

License Manager IP Port

To use the Remote License feature the TCP/IP port settings must be set to point to the License
Manager. This is changed using the [Settings] button found on the [Help] tab.

The remote license is not started until the [Enable] button found on the [Help] tab is pressed.

Alternatively the remote license can be searched for on startup by selecting the Options >
Connectivity > Remote/Local license options > Look for remote license on startup.

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Updates
Program updates can be downloaded from within the Structural Toolkit software providing you have a
connection to the internet with appropriate access rights, and a current License Subscription.

After downloading, you must close Structural Toolkit, decompress the setup file and install the
software to update to the version downloaded.

Selecting the [Check for Updates] button will connect to the Structural Toolkit Web Server and check
for program updates.

During this process, your License may be updated if newer subscription or features have been
purchased.

A message will be shown if using the most recent version.

If updates are available then you will be presented with the Update message dialog.

Picture 14 Updates are available

Select the [Download] button to download the available update to the Downloads Folder. (Refer to
the section on Installation Folders for the location of this folder).

A Rich Text File (RTF) report is generated and can be found in the Download Folder also named

Updates obtained outside the license subscription will not operate correctly and may result
in software corruption

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Projects
A project is a collection of supported document types arranged into sections.

Project Structure
Projects are saved in a folder structure reflecting the organization of the project shown within the
project tree.

The Project Definition file is an XML file (text file) and provides the structure, and links to the
documents that make up the project.

The folders in a project are supported to a single depth only. That is, the main project folder contains
only the Project Definition file and a number of subfolders. Subfolders under these subfolders (or
nested folders) cannot be created in Structural Toolkit and are ignored when loading. A warning will
be shown unless turned off in the Program Options.

You may manually place these ignored nested folders containing documents if you require.

When an existing document is added to the project, a copy of the file is placed into the
Project Folder.

Project Properties
Projects have a number of associated properties.

These include a Description and Notes field, an Author, Member Headers as well as associated date
properties.

These properties can be viewed (some being able to be modified) in the Property Tab (refer to the
section explaining the Property Tab).

AutoSave Feature
Structural Toolkit has an automated save features to ensure the project remains current.

When a new project is created it has no project name and is located in the AutoSave folder within the
Projects Folder.

When a new document is added, is copied into the project folder then the project is saved to reflect
the current state of the project with the new document.

At a set time interval, all open documents will be saved silently, and the Project file also saved. This
feature can be disabled, or the time between saved adjusted in the Options > General > Autosave
options > Enable Austosave and Duration.

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Saving a Project
When saving a project, you are prompted to select a save location by browsing for a project folder
location.

Picture 15 Saving a Project

Change the name of the project to the desired project name and select [Save]. The project folder is
created and the contents transferred to the newly created folder.

Do not add or remove content from within the project folder outside of the Structural
Toolkit application.

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Alternatively, you can use a different dialog (change within the Options > Interface.

New project folder

created using the
[Make New Folder]

Make new folder

Picture 16 Warning of Project Lock

While in the browse dialog a New Folder can be created by selecting the parent folder in the directory
tree and selecting the [Make New Folder] button.

Backup Feature
When a project is loaded, a copy of the project will automatically be made and named in the format
<projectname>_hh_mm_ss_dd_mm_yy.

Where:
Hh Hour
Mm Minute
Ss Second
Dd Day of the month
Mm Month
Yy Year

This backup feature can be turned off in Program options under Options > General > Autosave
options > Use Backup.

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Loading a Project
When an existing project is loaded Structural Toolkit will automatically Audit the folder structure and
review the contained documents.

New folders that have been manually added outside the program will be automatically detected and
added to the Project Structure.

Any files within the new folders will be optionally added to the project with a prompt. If the
document type is not recognized or an error occurs trying to add the document then it will be

Using this behaviour, it is possible to add documents created for another project without recreating
them in Structural Toolkit or added each one manually using the Open commands.

Documents that are not supported directly by Structural Toolkit are added as externally openable
documents.

Project Editing Locks

When a project is opened for editing, a lock file is created in the project
This contains the name of the person currently editing and the time the lock was created.

If this file is present in the project directory when the project is opened the user will be prompted to
either delete this lock and continue editing, or abort the project open.

Picture 17 Warning of Project Lock

Removing a project lock manually when a project is being edited by another user will
result in project corruption.

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Project Audit
When a project is opened, the member designs are audited to see if newer base templates are
available. If so, then a message will appear with a summary of the designs that can be updated..

Picture 18 Project Audit

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Sections
Sections allow for organization of documents into meaningful groups.

A section can contain any document type handled by Structural Toolkit.

Sections can be removed and renamed.

Section Properties
Sections have a number of associated properties.

These include a Description and Notes field, an Author, Checker and Approved by status as well as
associated date properties.

These properties can be viewed (some being able to be modified) in the Property Tab (refer to the
section explaining the Property Tab).

User defined sections

A project does not have to contain any user defined sections, however, the use of sections can make
the projects containing many documents more readable.

An example of the sections for a typical design project may include:

• Upper Roof
• Lower Roof
• First Floor
• Ground Floor
• Retaining Walls

Documents can be moved from one section to another section easily by using the Project Tree which
is explained later.

There are two permanent sections which cannot be deleted or renamed being the Unallocated and
Trash sections.

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The Unallocated Section

The Trash Section

A document that is removed from the project gets placed into the

firstly be Restored using the Context menu (refer below).

If the original section was removed, the section is automatically re-created before restoring the
document.

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Documents
A document is an electronic file representing a member design or other document supported by
Structural Toolkit.

Documents can be removed and renamed.

Supported Document Types

Structural Toolkit supports the following document types:

• Members (MEM)
• Words (DOC, DOCX)
• Numbers (XLS, XLSX)
• Adobe PDF files (PDF)
• Images (TIFF, BMP, PNG)
• Analysis files (ANA, Microstran ARC)

Document Properties
Documents have a number of associated properties.

These include a Description and Notes field, watermarks, an Author, Checker and Approved by status
as well as associated date properties.

These properties can be viewed (some being able to be modified) in the Property Tab (refer to the
section explaining the Property Tab).

Linked Documents
A number of special Design Templates can be linked. For example the Analysis can be linked to a
Steel Member Design, or a Portal Knee Connection can be linked to a Haunch Design.

Linked documents are shown with an underline in the project tree.

Adding Existing Documents

Existing documents can be imported into the Structural Toolkit project using the [Import] button on
the [Document] ribbon bar.

After creating or making an existing section current, use the [Import] and select one or more files
from the existing folder location (must be outside the project).

The files will be copied into the Structural Toolkit project folders.

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Document Control
A number of mechanisms have been provided to add a level of control over documents. This includes
the use of authors, document status and watermarks.

Document Author

Each document is assigned an Author. By default this is the current Author.

To change the current Author for new documents, do this from the [Current Author] button located on
the [Staff] Bar found on the [Setup] Tab.

To change the Author name after a document has been created, use the [Author] drop down under
the [Control] button located on the [Document] bar found on the [Document] tab.

Document Status

To change the status of the document, use the drop down under the [Control] button located on the
[Document] bar found on the [Document] tab.

Document is being designed

Author

Document has been checked

Document has been approved

Document has text in the notes property

Document has been printed (does not show is exported)

Document has been marked as not printable

Document has a watermark

Document has been locked

You must have appropriate privileges to design, check, and approve documents

Watermarks

Watermarks can be added to documents. The watermark remains invisible during editing but is
visible when previewing the document.

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Image Logos
Logos can be used in the output of member designs.

The logo can be any readable image including TIFF, PNG, BMP and JPG.

The ratio of length to height of the logo image should be 3(W) to 1 (H).

A 300-600dpi TIFF image file produces the sharpest results .

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Header Text Options

Special escape strings can be used to format the headers.

These are accessible from a dropdown, or can be typed in as a

<Author> Current document Author name

<Checked> Current document Checked by name
<Approved> Current document Approved name

<AuthorInit> Current document Author initials

<CheckedInit> Current document Checked by initials
<ApprovedInit> Current document Approved initials

<CreatedDate> Created date in the format dd/mm/yyyy eg. 06/8/2010

<CheckedDate> Checked date in the format dd/mm/yyyy eg. 06/8/2010
<ApprovedDate> Approved date in the format dd/mm/yyyy eg. 06/8/2010

<CreatedDateShort> Created date in the format d MMM yy eg. 6 Aug 10

<CheckedDateShort> Checked date in the format d MMM yy eg. 6 Aug 10
<ApprovedDateShort> Approved date in the format d MMM yy eg. 6 Aug 10

<Date> Current date in the format dd/mm/yyyy eg. 06/8/2010

<DateShort> Current date in the format d MMM yy eg. 6 Aug 10
<Date:format string> Current date in custom format eg: d-MMM-yy

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Format
Character(s) Description
: Time separator. In some locales, other characters may be used to represent the time
separator. The time separator separates hours, minutes, and seconds when time
values are formatted. The actual character used as the time separator in formatted
output is determined by your system settings.
/ Date separator. In some locales, other characters may be used to represent the date
separator. The date separator separates the day, month, and year when date values
are formatted. The actual character used as the date separator in formatted output is
determined by your system settings.
- Date separator. In some locales, other characters may be used to represent the date
separator. The date separator separates the day, month, and year when date values
are formatted. The actual character used as the date separator in formatted output is
determined by your system settings.
d Display the day as a number without a leading zero (1 - 31).
dd Display the day as a number with a leading zero (01 - 31).
ddd Display the day as an abbreviation (Sun - Sat).
dddd Display the day as a full name (Sunday - Saturday).
ddddd Display the date as a complete date (including day, month, and year), formatted
according to your system's short date format setting. The default short date format is
m/d/yy.
M Display the month as a number without a leading zero (1 - 12). If m immediately
follows h or hh, the minute rather than the month is displayed.
MM Display the month as a number with a leading zero (01 - 12). If m immediately follows
h or hh, the minute rather than the month is displayed.
MMM Display the month as an abbreviation (Jan - Dec).
MMMM Display the month as a full month name (January - December).
yy Display the year as a 2-digit number (00 - 99).
yyyy Display the year as a 4-digit number (100 - 9999).

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h Display the hour as a number without leading zeros (0 - 12).

hh Display the hour as a number with leading zeros (00 - 12).
H Display the hour as a number without leading zeros (0 - 23).
HH Display the hour as a number with leading zeros (00 - 23).
m Display the minute as a number without leading zeros (0 - 59).
mm Display the minute as a number with leading zeros (00 - 59).
s Display the second as a number without leading zeros (0 - 59).
ss Display the second as a number with leading zeros (00 - 59).
tt Use the 12-hour clock and display an uppercase AM with any hour before noon;
display an uppercase PM with any hour between noon and 11:59 P.M.

Sample patterns

ddd, d MMMM yy Fri, 6 August 10

dddd, d MMMM yyyy HH:mm Friday, 6 August 2010 07:43
dddd, d MMMM yyyy hh:mm tt Friday, 6 August 2010 07:43 AM
dddd, dd MMMM yyyy H:mm Friday, 06 August 2010 7:43
dddd, dd MMMM yyyy h:mm tt Friday, 06 August 2010 7:43 AM
dddd, dd MMMM yyyy HH:mm:ss Friday, 06 August 2010 07:43:29

d/MM/yy 6/08/10
dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm 06/08/2010 07:43
d/M/yyyy hh:mm tt 6/8/2010 07:43 AM

dd/MM/yyyy H:mm 06/8/2010 7:43

dd/MM/yyyy h:mm tt 06/08/2010 7:43 AM
dd/MM/yyyy HH:mm:ss 06/08/2010 07:43:29

dd MMMM 06 August
HH:mm 07:43
hh:mm tt 07:43 AM
H:mm 7:43
h:mm tt 7:43 AM
HH:mm:ss 07:43:29

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Printing
Documents can be printed a number of ways:

1. Using the [Quick Print] button on the menu bar

2. Using the [Print] button located on the [Document] Bar found on the [Document] tab
3. Using the [Print] button located on the [Document] Bar found on the [Preview] tab
4. Using one of the [Print] buttons on the [Print] Backstage tab

Printing a document using backstage

Using the [Print] button the current document will be printed to the listed current printer.

To print to a different printer or select a range of pages, use the drop-down button on the right side of
the main button.

Print using a selected

printer

Current folder

Picture 19 Printing to the current printer

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Exporting a document
You can export a document to either an Adobe PDF document or as an image.

TIF (Tagged Image File Format) and PNG (Portable Network Graphics) formats are available as the
default export type and can be set in the program options.

Use a dedicated graphic editing program to change these to other required formats.

To export a range of pages or the current page only, use the drop-down button on the right side of the
main button.

Picture 20 Options available for exporting to an image

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Previewing
Documents can be previewed a number of ways:

1. Using the [Quick Preview] button located on the menu bar (displays the Preview Ribbon)
2. Using the [Preview] button located on the [Document] Bar found on the [Document] tab
(displays the Preview Ribbon)
3. Selecting the [Print] button backstage tab

Preview Pane

Picture 21 Previewing a document

Previewing of PDF files allows additional functionality using the right-click context menu to partially
print portions of the PDF.

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The License Watermark

A license watermark is placed on prints from Member, Numbers and Words documents.

PDF documents and images are not marked.

Hover over the button with the mouse to see what the current printer is.

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Program Interface
The program interface consists of the Ribbon Bar, Project Tree, Status Bar and Document Pane.

File Ribbon Tab (Backstage)

Quick Save/Print/Preview
Document Ribbon Tab

Ribbon Bar

Project Tree Document Pane

Project Tab

Explorer Tab

Status Bar

Property Information Tab Picture 22 - The program interface

Document zoom slider

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Ribbon Bar
The Ribbon Bar provides access to Project, Document and File functions each grouped together on
Ribbon Tabs.

Double clicking on a Ribbon Bar Tab Name hides/shows the Ribbon Bar Buttons

Click the button on the menu to refresh the Ribbon Bar if the buttons become unorganized!

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Status Bar
The Status Bar has the following elements:

Picture 23 The status bar

Item Description
License Device The device that the license has been obtained from (software/hardware)
Licensee The licensee of the Structural Toolkit software
Description A description of the module when moving over the Member Desktop
buttons
Current Author The current Author of new documents
Current Section The current section the new documents will be created within
Cursor Position The current cursor position within the document being edited
Document Zoom The zoom slider controls the current document zoom

The icon on the left end of the Status bar varies depending on whether the license is a demo or
software license, a hardware key or a remotely accessed key.

Hovering the mouse over the License Device icon will show the License Key Id in a tooltip popup.

License is software based

License is a local hardware key

License has been obtained remotely using the License manager

Picture 24 Hovering over the License Device

Hovering the mouse over the Licensee will show additional license information.

Picture 25 Hovering over the Licensee

The cursor position will show more or less information

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Document Pane
The Document Pane consists of the Document MDI strip and the Document Area.

Document MDI (Multiple Document Interface) Strip

The Document MDI shows the currently open documents with the active document being edited
being the visible top most document.

Any document can be made active by clicking on the associated document tab.

Design Desktop

Active document

Picture 26 - Document MDI

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Document MDI Context Menu

Right clicking on the Document MDI strip will show the Document MDI popup menu which gives
access to a number of document related tasks. The content of the menu popup will depend on the
type of document the tab is associated with.

Picture 27 - Document MDI context menu popup

Menu Item Description

Save Save the selected document
Rename Rename the selected document
Copy Create a copy of the selected document
(Created in the same section that the document exists in)
Close Close the selected document
Close All But This Close all the open documents except the selected document
Print Open Documents Prints all the documents currently open
Print This Document Prints the selected document
Remove Remove this document from the Project
Close Dekstop Close the Desktop window (Appears only when the active document is the
Desktop

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Project Tab / Tree

The Project Tree provides a visible representation of the project sections and the documents
contained within the sections.

Documents can be dragged to re-order within a section or moved to other sections. Sections can also
be dragged to provide a different order.

The order is saved with the Project.

An empty project

When Structural Toolkit starts it will either re-open the last project edited, or create a new (empty)
project depending on the current application options.

This below shows the project tree when a new (empty) project has been created.

The current section is

highlighted

Picture 28 An empty project

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An existing project

This below shows a project that has had a number of document sections created and documents
created or added within these sections.

A document that has

notes attached
A document that has a
newer template available A document that is still
(can be converted) being designed
A document that has
The current section is
been checked
highlighted
A document that is not
A closed document printable
An open document
(visible on the document A section containing all
MDI strip) checked and approved
documents
A collapsed section

Picture 29 - An existing project

Documents can be dragged to different sections by selecting the node with the mouse and dragging
while holding down the highlighted item.

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Project Tree Context Menu

A context click on an empty part of the project tree will show the Project Context menu:

Picture 30 - Project tree context menu popup

Menu Item Description

Add Section Create of a new project section
Expand All Expand all the project sections (show all the documents within each section)
Collapse All Collapse all project sections (hide all the documents within each section)
Sort Sort the sections alphabetically
Refresh Regenerate the project tree (Usually unnecessary)
Open Folder Open the current folder in a window

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Project Tree Section Context Menu

A context click on a section will show the Section Content menu.

Picture 31 - Project tree section context menu popup

Menu Item Description

Make Active Make the selected section the current section
Open Documents Open all Documents within the section
Close Documents Close all Documents within the section
Add Section Create of a new section
Rename Section Rename the selected section
Remove Section Remove the selected section
(Along with moving all the Documents within the Section to the Trash)
Lock Section Lock a section preventing changes
Unlock Section Unlock a section allowing changes
Expand Section Expand all the selected section (show all the documents within the section)
Collapse Section Collapse all the selected section (show all the documents within the section)
Expand All Expand all the project sections (show all the documents within each section)
Collapse All Collapse all project sections (hide all the documents within each section)
Sort Sort the Document within the Section alphabetically
Refresh Regenerate the project tree (Usually unnecessary)
Open Folder Open the current folder in a window
Printable Set the selected section as printable
Not Printable Set the selected section as not printable

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Project Tree Document Context Menu

A context click on a Document will show the Document Context Menu.

Picture 32 - Project tree document context menu popup

Menu Item Description

Open Open the selected document (If Closed)
Open and Convert Open and convert the document to a newer template (If Closed)
Open Externally Open the project document using an external editor
Save Save the selected document
Rename Rename the selected document
Copy Create a copy of the selected document
(Created in the same section that the document exists in)
Change the Author of the selected document
Close Close the selected document
Lock Lock the selected document from changes
Unlock Unlock the selected document allowing changes
Remove Remove the selected document from the Project
Printable Set the selected document as printable
Not Printable Set the selected document as not printable

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Property Tab
The property tab shows property information related to the current project, selected section or
selected document.

A section or document becomes the selected section or document after clicking it in the project tree.

A selected item is highlighted.

The current section is

highlighted

Uneditable property

Editable property

Picture 33 - Section properties

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Explorer Tab
The project explorer gives File Explorer functionality to browse, open and undertake simple file
operations.

To access the Project Explorer, select the [Explorer] tab adjacent the [Project] tab at the bottom of the
Project Tree.

Use the right context click to access file operations available on the file/s and/or folder/s selected.

The below shows the files and folder structure associated with an open project.

Change the folder view

Back button

Folder path Folder Tree

edit line Open the current
folder in a separate
window

Current folder

Folder Contents

Picture 34 - Explorer Tab

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Managing Staff
Staff can be added and assigned rights to do certain activities.

Only the Administrator can add, edit or remove staff.

Staff Manager
Users can be added, edited and removed in the Staff Manager.

To access the Staff Manager you must provide the administrator password.
.

Picture 35 Staff manager

Current Author
When you select the current Author Button, the following dialog appears allowing the selection of a
user. All users have Authority to Author.

Picture 36 Selecting the current Author

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Backstage
Pressing the [File] tab on the Ribbon Bar opens Backstage which provides access recently accessed
files and locations, Printing functions, Project and Document Information, Application Options,
Updates and Help.

The Backstage consists of the following items and tabs:

Menu Item Description

Open Open a document or project
Info (Tab) View and edit information on the current project, section and document
Recent (Tab) View and open recent files and folders
Print (Tab) Preview and print the current document
Help (Tab) Access support links, updates and license information
Options View and change program options
Exit Exit the program

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Info Tab
The [Info] tab provides access to the description and notes for the current project, section and
document.

Project Information Document Information

Section Information

Picture 37 - Info backstage tab

These properties are also viewable and editable using the Property Tab.

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Recent Items Tab

Recent files and folders can be managed including Pinning and Unpinning commonly used item, and
clearing items using the [Recent] backstage tab.

Clicking on a recent folder will provide the open dialog allowing you to add an existing document to
the project from within that folder (or browse to another location).

Recent Documents Recent Places

Picture 38 - Recent Items backstage tab

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Recent Items Context Menu

A context click on a recent file or recent folder will show the Recent Item Context Menu.

Picture 39 Recent Item context menu popup

Menu Item Description

Open Open the recent item
Open the recent folder (and browse for a file to open)
Pin To List Make the selected document active (If Closed)
UnPin From List Open the project document using an external editor
Remove From List Remove the selected item or place from the list
Clear Unpinned Documents Remove all items that are not pinned
Clear Unpinned Places Remove all place items that are not pinned

Pinning and Unpinning document

By pinning a document to the recent items list it will by listed at the top of the items list (and more
readily findable when there is a large list.

You can quickly pin/unpin an item by clicking on the pin icon

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Print Tab
The [Print] backstage tab provides access to a live preview of the current document including all
watermarks applied.

Documents can then be printed, exported to PDF or exported as images (the actual image format
dependent on the current setting in the options.

Print Commands Preview

Preview Navigation
Picture 40 Print backstage tab

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Help Tab
The [Help] backstage tab provides access to support links, updates and version and license
information.

When requesting technical support, these version numbers may be requested.

Support Links Copyright and System Information

License Information

Picture 41 Help backstage tab

Support Links

Link Description
Structural Toolkit Help Open this User Manual
Info (Tab) View and edit information on the current project, section and document
Recent (Tab) View and open recent files and folders
Print (Tab) Preview and print the current document
Help (Tab) Access support links, updates and license information
Options View and change program options
Exit Exit the program

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Updates

Selecting the [Check for Updates] button will connect to the Structural Toolkit Web Server and check
for program updates.

Refer to the section on Updates.

Refreshing the License Information

reflect subscription or features just

purchased while within this Help backstage tab.

For most cases, this is not necessary.

System Information

If problems occur during the operation of the program, you may be asked to prepare a system report
and send this to Anthony Furr Software.

To prepare a report, select the [System..] button and open the Microsoft® Windows System
Information application. Navigate to the File menu item and select [Export] from the drop-down items
shown. Provide a suitable filename and press the [Save] button.

Attach the generated text file to the email as requested.

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Program Options
Program options are accessible by selecting the [Options] button on the Backstage.

Picture 42 Options dialog

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Option Categories
General Pane Description
Startup options Open the last project, create standard document on start-up
Sound options Mute sounds
Autosave options Enable/Disable the auto-save and specify folder and interval
Debugging options Start the audit log

Interface Pane Description

User interface options Show clock/cursor, interface colours
Project tree options Behaviour within the project tree
PDF Options Handling of PDF (internal or external)

Print Pane Descripton

General options Show/Hide success dialog after printing
PDF options Post export behaviour
IMG export options Specify export format and transparency of background

Connectivity Pane Description

Internet connectivity Set permissions to access internet content
Remote license options Enable/Disable access to the remote license manager

Project Pane Description

Project options Auto lock the project after approved
Project folder options Default location of projects (for new)

Document Pane Description

Member options Options specific to Member design documents
Word options Options specific to word documents
Numbers options Options specific to number documents

Miscellaneous Pane Description

Calculator options Set the default variable delimiter

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Ribbon Tabs
Pressing the [File] tab opens the Backstage tabs which contains recently accessed files and locations,
Printing functions, Project and Document Information, Application Options, Updates and Help.

The [Project] tab provides access to project task such as Opening and Closing projects, and Section
management.

The [Document] tab provides access to document task such as Opening, Creating and Closing,
Printing and Previewing, Page setup, and Watermarks.

The [Edit] tab provides access to common text formatting commands.

The [Calculator] tab provides access to the built-in calculator.

The [Preview] tab (visible only when previewing a document via the Document Tab), provides access
to Previewing and Printing/Exporting tasks.

The [Setup] tab provides access to the Member Design page headers and Staff control.

The [Resources] tab provides access to News and linked Resources.

The [Member] tab provides access to Member Design tasks including resetting values, selecting
member sizes, linking and unlinking.

The [Numbers] tab provides access to functions associated with a spreadsheet document.

The [Words] tab provides access to functions associated with a text document.

The [View] tab provides access to document zooming and viewing, page navigation, showing grids
and rulers and showing print areas.

The [Help] tab provides access to license management tasks, help and updates.

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Project Ribbon
The [Project] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 43 Project ribbon tab

Project Bar Description

New Create a new empty Project
Open Open an existing Project
Archive Compress the current project to a Zip archive
Save Save the Project
SaveAs Save the Project with a different name
Print Print the project (using printables)
 Print Using Printer settings
Close Close the Project
Control Access the Project Control functions
 Author Change the Project Author
Lock Lock the project from Changes
Unlock Unlock the Project allowing changes
Refresh Refresh the Project (Typically not necessary)

Section Bar Description

Add Add a new section
Remove Remove the active Section
(Along with moving all the Documents within the Section to the Trash)
Rename Rename the active Section
Control Access the Section Control functions
 Author Change the Section Author

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Document Ribbon
The [Document] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 44 Document ribbon tab

Document Bar Description

Open Open and add an existing document to the project
Save Save the current document (Automatically saves on exit)
Save All Save all the open documents
Print Print the current document to the current printer (shown as a tooltip)
 Print Using Printer settings
Printables Select documents and tabs for project printing
Preview Preview the current document
Export Export the current document as an Adobe PDF
 Current page
 Select page range
Remove Remove the current document from the project (place into Trash)
Close Close the current document
Control Access the Document Control functions
 Author Change the Project Author
 Checked Change the Project Author
 Approved Change the Project Author
 Design Completed Change the Project Author
Lock Lock the document from changes
Unlock Unlock the document allowing changes

New Bar Description

Member Open/Show the design desktop
Summary Create a Summary document of the member designs
Numbers Create a new Numbers document in the current section
Words Create a new Words document in the current section
Import Create a new Words document by importing a PDF

Page Layout Bar Description

Setup Show the page setup dialog allowing to set the page size and margins
Orientation Change the page orientation between portrait and landscape
 Portrait
 Landscape
Area Set/Clear the printable area for Numbers document
 Set print area
 Clear print area

Watermark Bar Description

Watermark Add/Remove watermarks

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Edit Ribbon
The [Edit] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 45 Words Edit ribbon tab

Picture 46 Numbers Edit ribbon tab

Clipboard Bar Description

Paste Paste the contents of the clipboard into the current document
 Unformatted text Paste unformatted contents of the clipboard into the current document
 Values Paste values from the clipboard into the current document
 Formulas Paste formulas from the clipboard into the current document
Cut Cut the selection from the current document and place into the clipboard
Format painter Copy the formatting of the current selection into the format painter
Apply the formatting in the format painter to the current selection

Font Bar Description [Short Cut]

Clear Formatting Clear the formatting from the current selection
Font Name Set the current font face
Font Size Set the current font size in points
Font Increase Increase the font face size [Ctrl + Plus key]
Font Decrease Decrease the font face size [Ctrl + Minus key]
Bold Toggle bold formatting [Ctrl + B]
Italic Toggle italic formatting [Ctlr + I]
Underline Toggle underline formatting [Ctrl + U]
Strikethrough Toggle strikethrough formatting
Subscript Apply subscript
Superscript Apply superscript
Symbol Convert symbols for the current selection
Example: #g=#bx^2+(#{ab})^3  γ=βx²+(αβ)³  #g=#bx^2+(#a#b)^3
Function Convert function for the current selection
Example: x106mm4  x10⁶mm⁴  x106mm4
Background color Apply a background color to the text or cell
Font Color Apply a font color to the text selection

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Using the Format Painter

To use the format painter, select a section of text and press the [Format Painter] button. It will show
as being highlighted indicating it currently contains a format ready to apply.

Select the section of text you want to apply the formatting to and press the [Format Painter] Button
again

Alignment Bar Description

Left Apply left horizontal paragraph/cell left
Middle Apply left horizontal paragraph/cell middle
Justify Apply left horizontal paragraph/cell justify
Right Apply left horizontal paragraph/cell right

Bullets Apply bullets to paragraph (words only)

Numbering Apply numbers to paragraph (words only)

Indent Indent current paragraph (words only)

Outdent Outdent current paragraph (words only)
Merge Cells Merge selected cells (numbers only)

Top Apply left vertical cell top (numbers only)

Central Apply left vertical cell central (numbers only)
Bottom Apply left vertical cell bottom(numbers only)

Borders Bar Description

Weight Set the weight of new border applications
 Hairline
 Thin
 Medium
 Thick
 Double
Colour Set the colour of new border applications
Apply Apply the current border weight and colour to the specified sides
 Bottom
 Top
 Left
 Right
 No
 All
 Outside
 Inside
 Inside horizontal
 Inside Vertical

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Number Bar Description

Format Change the current selection formatting to the selected format
 Currency -275.65  ($275.65), 16.75  $16.75
 Scientific 1948347345  1.95E+09
 Percent 0.1254  12.54%, 16.34  1634.00%
 Text
 Date
 Time
 DateTime
$ Toggle currency format
Example: -275.65  ($275.65)  -275.65
% Toggle percentage format
Example: 0.6541  65.41%  0.6541
, Toggle comma delimited numbers
Example: 1347685  1,347,685  1347685
Increase decimals
Decrease decimals

Insert Bar Description

Picture Insert a picture from a selected location into the current document

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Description
Ctrl + minus key Decrease font size
Ctrl + plus key Increase font size
Ctrl + B Bold
Ctrl + I Italic
Ctrl + U Underline

Ctrl + A Select All

Ctrl + Z Undo

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Calculator Ribbon
The [Calculator] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Calculator Input / Results Memory

Picture 47 Calculator ribbon tab

Calculator Bar Description

Input
Example: 1+5
Answer Answer to the input
Example: 6
MEM memory store variable

Memory Bar Description

Var A Memory slot A (typical)
Memory Access to available memory slots

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Setup Ribbon

The [Setup] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 48 Setup ribbon tab

Page Header Bar Description

Select Logo Select a new logo to display on the header
SaveAs Default Save the current header as the default for new projects
Show logo Toggle the use of the logo on the header
Blank Project Toggle the use of the Central three text items and the items on the far right
Show Header Toggle the use of the complete header
Reset To Defaults Reset the current header entries to the saved default
Calendar Display the 3 month calendar

Staff Bar Description

Manage Manage the entry of Staff on the Project and their Authorization Level
Current Author Set the current Author for New Documents

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Resources Ribbon
The [Resources] ribbon tab has the following elements:

News Resources

Picture 49 Resources ribbon tab

News Tab Description

News Pane Shows downloaded news items
Read News Contact the Structural Toolkit Web Server to download the latest news

Clicking on the news article will open the article in a separate dialog window

Resources Tab Description

Update resources Contact the Structural Toolkit Web Server to download the latest resources

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Member Ribbon
The [Member] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 50 Member ribbon tab

Menu Item Description

Reset
 Default Reset the cells to the defaults
 Saved Reset the cells to the saved defaults
 Create Saved Use the current cell values as the default
 Delete Saved Delete a saved reset file
Go to LinkedSwitch to the linked member design
Go to Analysis Switch to the linked analysis
Go To Design Switch to the linked design
Import Haunch Import the linked Haunch design (Portal Knee)
Link Link to an existing design
Remove Link Unlink from an existing design
Select Select the member size
Increase Increase the member size
Decrease Decrease the member size
Max M*+ Transfer the maximum positive moment (Member Design)
Max M*- Transfer the maximum negative moment (Member Design)
Max V* Transfer the maximum shear force (Member Design)
Steel to Timber Transfer the current steel member to a timber equivalent
Timber to Steel Transfer the current timber member to a steel equivalent

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Numbers Ribbon
The [Numbers] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 51 Numbers ribbon tab

Name Bar Description

Manager Show the name manager
Define Name Define the current range with a name
Delete Name Delete the name associated with the current range

Explorers Bar Description

Explorer Open the workbook explorer providing standard workbook options
Range Open the range explorer providing access to styles, formats, validation and
conditional formatting
Range Properties Show/Edit the current range text properties
Shape Insert a shape and open the shape explorer

Worksheet Bar Description

Protect Book Protect all the sheets with a password
Unprotect Book Unprotect all the sheets (the password must match to unprotect)
Lock Worksheet Lock the current sheet with a password
Unlock worksheet Unlock the current sheet (the password must match to unlock)
Add Add a new worksheet to the document
Rename Rename the current worksheet
Remove Remove the current worksheet from the document

Cells Bar Description

Palette Apply the Structural Toolkit colour palette to the current document
Text Format the text colour with a standard Structural Toolkit colour
 Note
 Warning
 Input
Default
Interior Format the cell interior with a standard Structural Toolkit colour
 Banner
 Input
 Yellow
 Table Input
 Table Body
Default
Presets Create a predefined text/input area with names, colors and units
 Input Cell
 Labelled Cell

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Words Ribbon
The [Words] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 52 Words ribbon tab

The panel has the following elements

Edit Bar Description

Paragraph Show the paragraph formatting dialog
Range Properties Show/Edit the current range text properties

Insert Bar Description

Table Show the insert table dialog
Break Show the insert page break dialog
Text Frame Insert a text frame

Headers & Footers Bar Description

Header
 Edit Header Insert a header frame
 Remove Header Remove the header content
Footer
 Edit Footer Insert a footer frame
 Remove Footer Remove the footer content

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Analysis Ribbon
Refer to the Analysis User Manual for the Analysis features.

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View Ribbon
The [View] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 53 View ribbon tab

The panel has the following elements

View Bar Description

Desktop Show the Member Desktop
Clear Desktop Close all open documents leaving the member Desktop visible
Refresh Refresh the current document (recalculate and redraw the current view)
Width View the document so it fills the document pane
Single View the document so the complete page is visible
Double View the document in two page view (2 complete pages are visible)

Zoom Bar Description

100% View the document at 100% size
Zoom In Zoom closer into the document
Zoom Out Zoom out of the document

Page Navigation Bar Description

First Go to the first page in the document
Previous Go to the next page in the document
Page Input Go to the selected page in the document
Next Go to the next page in the document
Last Go to the last page in the document
Left Rotate the page to the left
Original View the page in the original orientation
Right Rotate the page to the right

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Preview Ribbon
The [Preview] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 54 Preview ribbon tab

Document Bar Description

Print Print the current document to the current printer (shown as a tooltip)
 Print Using Printer settings
Export Export the current document as an Adobe PDF
 Current page
 Select page range
Export Export the current document as an Image
 Current page
 Select page range

Zoom Bar Description

100% View the document preview at 100% size
Zoom In Zoom closer into the document preview
Zoom Out Zoom out of the document preview
Width View the document so it fills the document pane
Single View the document so the complete page is visible
Double View the document in two page view (2 complete pages are visible)

Page Navigation Bar Description

First Go to the first page in the document preview
Previous Go to the next page in the document preview
Page Input Go to the selected page in the document preview
Next Go to the next page in the document preview
Last Go to the last page in the document preview

Window Bar Description

Close Close the document preview

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Help Ribbon
The [Help] ribbon tab has the following elements:

Picture 55 Help ribbon tab

License Bar Description

Refresh Refresh the current license
Activate Activate a software license
Deactivate Deactivate a software license
Reset Reset the current software license

License Manager Bar Description

Refresh Refresh the License manager
Enable Enable the obtaining of a Remote License
Disable Disable the remote license
Users Retrieve a list of current users from the License Manager
Settings Alter the IP and Port settings used to access the License Manager

Options Bar Description

Theme Change the current screen theme
Options Alter the application options
Reset Options Reset the application options

Help Bar Description

Update Look for application updates on the Structural Toolkit Web Site
Help Display the Help (Either the Structural Toolkit or Analysis depending on the
current document type)
 Open Help Folder Open the Help Folder showing all help guides
 User Guide Display the Structural Toolkit User Guide
 User Guide Display the Analysis User Guide
 Getting Started Display the Analysis Getting Started
About Display the About dialog

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Member Documents
A member document is a design document based on a design template.

The design templates available are displayed on the Member Desktop.

The below shows a typical display of a member document that has been linked.

Picture 56 Member document

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Member Desktop
The Member Desktop is the main screen for the program enabling new Member Design documents
to be created.

If the member Desktop is not visible, use the [Desktop] button on the [View] ribbon bar located on the
[View] ribbon tab.

Picture 57 Member Desktop

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Creating a New Member Design

Click on the member design to open a new member design.

Use a right mouse click rather than a left to create multiple copies of a member template

Design categories
Structural Toolkit covers a diverse range of materials and methods including:

• Analysis
• Concrete
• Composite
• Footings
• Loadings
• Masonry
• Retaining walls
• Steel
• Timber

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Linking Members

When a member document can be linked the ink becomes enabled.

A linked document is shown as underlined in the Project Tree.

The following Members can be linked

Portal Knee
Member Design (Timber)
Member Design (Steel)
Member Design (Concrete)
Member Design (Composite)

Resetting members

The member can be reset using the [Reset] button.

You can also save your own reset values for each design template.

These are stored in the Reset Folder (refer to the section on application folders)

Item Description
Default Apply the default design template reset values
Saved Apply the saved design template reset values
Create Saved Save the current input values to a Design Template Reset file
Delete Saved Delete the saved reset for the current member template

Custom Steel Sections

Custom steel sections can be created using either the steel [Section Properties] module where
standard profiles can be created and saved as a custom section; or using the Steel Library [Custom]
tab by entering manual values.

Once the custom section has been created and saved (as an XML file), the section can be accessed
using the standard Steel Selection Dialog using the [Load] button.

Note that the custom section must be saved in a common library area on your computer or network
and can not be saved from within the project folder.

Custom Timber Grades

Custom timber grades can be created and saved using the Timber Library [Custom] tab.

It may be appropriate to select a similar timber section first, then use the [From Current] button to
load the relevant properties into the custom fields. Modify the values as appropriate. Where the a
property may be dependent on the dimension of the selected member, this can be input as a formula
(use a Hyspan for instance to see how this is done). The Apply Size modifiers flag will automatically
allow the size modifiers under the relevant grade tables from the AS1720 standard to be applied, or
not (if perhaps the section property changes automatically as a result of the size)

Note that the custom grade must be saved in a common library area on your computer or network
and can not be saved from within the project folder.

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Design tabs

Each module is separated in to module tabs. The name of each of the module tabs is located on the
bottom of the Excel application screen. Each tab contains a separate part of the design or analysis
process. The first tab in each module is the information tab which contains license details, references
and revisions to the module.

To change the current tab within a module, select the tab using the mouse pointer. The will activate
the tab.

Screenshot 43 Member design tabs

Module protection

Design templates are protected from inadvertent damage. Tabs cannot be re-arranged, and only
areas designated as input fields may be modified. Although you may select cells not designated as
input fields, the contents are locked, and cannot be changed.

Color coding

Design templates use a system of standard colors for input fields, tables, errors, etc.

Input fields

Dark grey fields are used to identify input fields. Where the input field is used to select one of a
number of options, the available choices are displayed beside the field. The option is generally a

cted.
The option character is not case sensitive.

The in-cell calculator

The data may be entered by typing a value, or formula. To input a formula, select the cell and start
selecting an input

Span input field is selected. The full range of mathematical functions can be accessed.

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Data validation

Cells containing options or having a usual set of values have data validation applied. When the field is
selected a drop down arrow will show. Use the mouse to select the dropdown, or use the Alt-Down
arrow key combination to show the available options, Cells that can only have a set number of
options will not allow any other value to be input.

Picture 58 Data drop downs

Warnings and errors

Warnings are displayed in red (default) text, and appear when the warning is necessary. Errors are
also displayed as red text, and appear when the error has occurred in the input or output. Red text
values are sometime displayed when the value, although valid, may be unusual. For example, the
depth to tensile reinforcement in a beam reduces as the bars will not fit in a single layer, or the live
load factor in a beam analysis is set to something other than 1.5.

Where capacity is being compared with a design action, the result displays either OK, or No Good.
Accept is sometimes displayed when the ratio exceeds, but is close to 1.00. The designer must
always use professional judgment in the assessment of results.

The color of warning may be altered on the [Config] tab to red, green or blue.

Buttons

Push buttons are used to access dialog boxes that allow selection of certain items such as beam

often has two additional buttons to the side with up and down arrows. This allows quick up and
down sizing of the currently selected member type.

Picture 59 Selection button

The Notes Area

Useful functions, notes, tables and additional data are displayed in the light grey area on the right side
of the work area, labeled Notes.

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Entering reinforcement area

When areas of reinforcing steel to be entered, these can be specified in several ways.

When Bar cts/No is displayed, either the number of bars in the section may be input (for example,
displayed as 4-N20), or the actual centres (for example, displayed as N20-200cts). Structural Toolkit
will calculate the number of bars required based on the width of the section. In some fields, it is also
possible to enter the actual area of steel, such as 650mm 2. (The description will display N20-650mm2
for example)

Input validation

Many of the input cells have data validation attached. This ensures that only the available options are
used. Data validation has also been used to provide a list drop-down of common inputs ie. Bar sizes
for reinforcement.

Comments

Comments can be added to designs by using a right-click on any location on the page not containing a
comment. Once created, the comment box may be resized, moved around (or deleted). Comments
may be optionally not printed by accessing the Options > Document > Comments.

Picture 60 Comments

Picture 61 Created comment

Custom Comments

Custom comments can be created using the right-click and selecting [Edit Comments]. Once created
they are saved with the program settings. To add a Custom Comment, right-click on any location on
the page not containing a comment, and select the [Insert Custom Comment] using the drop-down
menu of the created custom comments.

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Number Documents
Structural Toolkit can create, open and save Microsoft® Excel compatible spreadsheets (Excel 97-
2003; xls, Excel Documents; xlsx).

Although only providing a limited set of editing features, in many instances this would be sufficient to
not require using Microsoft® Excel at all.

All Microsoft® Excel functions are available.

If you require more advanced features such as charting and VBA then use Microsoft® Excel.

Picture 62 Numbers document

Saving down
If an Excel Document (xlsx) is loaded it will be automatically saved down to an Excel 2003 document
(xls) if this option is checked in the Program options.

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Name manager
The name manager enables viewing and editing of named ranges.

Picture 63 Name manager

Invalid reference Green flag all names valid

for a name
Yellow flag externally Remove invalid
referenced names exist name references
Red flag invalid names exist

Flags

Flags are used to represent the status of the named ranges.

Flag Description
Green All names are valid
Yellow Externally referenced names are used in the workbook
Red Invalid names exist in the workbook

Invalid names

When invalid names exist, the red flag is visible and the [Clean #REF] button is enabled.

Use the [ ] button to remove all invalid references from the workbook.

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Word Documents
Structural Toolkit can create, open and save Microsoft® Word compatible documents (Word 97-2003;
doc, Word Documents; docx, text documents; txt and rich text documents; rtf).

Although only providing a limited set of editing features, in many instances this would be sufficient to
not require using Microsoft® Word at all.

If you require more advanced features such as spelling and grammar, advanced tables and mail merge
and VBA then use Microsoft® Word.

Picture 64 Words document

Saving down
If a Word Document (docx) is loaded it will be automatically saved down to a Word 2003 document
(doc) if this option is checked in the Program options.

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Image Documents
A number of image formats can also linked to a project and viewed either externally or internally
(depending on the application options).

Measure operations
Using a Double Click on the current PDF or using the context menu allows access to the measure
function which can accurately measure distances on the PDF page (based on the actual size of the
PDF in mm and applying a customizable scale factor.

Image Context Menu

A context click on a Document will show the Document Context Menu.

Menu Item Description

Rotate Left Rotate the current page left
Rotate Right Rotate the current page right
Reset Rotation Reset the current page rotation to the original viewing orientation
Set Measure Anchor Set the measure anchor location on the image
Set Measure End Set the end measure location
Cancel Measure Cancel the current measure operation
Set Measure Scale Set the scale factor for the measure operation
Save-Out Page Save the current page as a new PDF document

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PDF Documents
Adobe PDF documents can be linked to a project and viewed either externally or internally (depending
on the application options).

Measure operations
Using a Double Click on the current PDF or using the context menu allows access to the measure
function which can accurately measure distances on the PDF page (based on the actual size of the
PDF in mm and applying a customizable scale factor.

Page extents
Using a Ctrl-Double Click on the current PDF or using the context menu allows access to the print
extents functions which can set a portion of the current page for printing at a specified scale factor.

PDF Context Menu

A context click on a Document will show the Document Context Menu.

Menu Item Description

Rotate Left Rotate the current page left
Rotate Right Rotate the current page right
Reset Rotation Reset the current page rotation to the original viewing orientation
Set Extents Size Set the predefined page size on the current PDF page
Set Top Left Extents Set the top left location of the page extents
Set Bottom Right Extents Set the bottom right location of the page extents
Set Print Scale Set the print scale for the print extents
Set Measure Anchor Set the measure anchor location on the image
Set Measure End Set the end measure location
Cancel Measure Cancel the current measure operation
Set Measure Scale Set the scale factor for the measure operation
Save-Out Page Save the current page as a new PDF document

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Thumbnail Viewer
When the Application options enable full PDF document viewing (not by demand), thumbnails are
generated for each PDF page.

Various operations are available by right context clicking in the thumb viewer.

Thumbnail Context Menu

A context click on a thumbnail will show the Thumbnail Context Menu.

Menu Item Description

Rotate Left Rotate the selected page left
Rotate Right Rotate the selected page right
Reset Rotation Reset the selected page rotation to the original viewing orientation
Mark for Removal Marks the page for removal on saving
Save-Out Page Save the selected page as a new PDF document
Save-Out Page range Save the selected range of pages to a new PDF document

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Calculator
The calculator enables simple calculations to be done without leaving the program using variable
memory stores.

Variable Stores
Variable slots are available and these can be used by writing in the variable name with the appropriate
variable delimiter in the equation area.

Commonly used memory variables can be added and removed on the ribbon bar

If an error occurred during the calculation, a Cross will be visible at the end of the input line.

Functions
All built-in Excel functions are available and are evaluated.

Note that angles are in radians

Example:
Input: ASIN(1/SQRT(2))*180/PI()
Answer 45

Input: rtd(ASIN(1/SQRT(2)))
Answer 45

Custom Functions

A number of custom functions are also available:

dtr(value) Converts the value in degrees to radians

rtd(value) Converts the value in radians to degrees

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News and Resources

Structural Toolkit can read news from the Structural Toolkit Web Server as well as download
resources.

News
The news article can be opened in a window by clicking on the new section.

Links within the news article are underlined and clicking on these will automatically take you to the
appropriate website using the default browser.

Resources
Resources provide quick access to engineering resources by using a web link identified from an logo.

Resources will the implemented after industry bodies have been consulted.

You need an internet connection to access News and Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Projects
Q. How can I include a range of members and documents done as part of another project without
adding each separately?
A. If you arrange these in the current project folder before opening the project Structural Toolkit will
attempt to create these folders and include the documents automatically.

Project Folders
Q. What is the _Export folder found in the project folder?
A. This is a folder automatically created to store the exported Adobe PDF and Images

Q. What is the _Temp folder found in the project folder?

A. This is a folder is created to hold working member designs

Q. oject folder?
A. This is a folder is created if documents have been found in the project folder that were not part of
the project and could not be successfully incorporated. Delete this folder after reviewing the contents
to prevent warning messages from appearing.

Q. What is the editing.xml file found in the project folder?

A. This file is present when the project is being currently editing by another user on the network. It is
automatically created when opening the project and deleted when the editing session is complete. It
is a mechanism to prevent more than 1 user accessing the project at the same time which may result
in corruption.

Q. I am getting multiple copies of the project in the parent directory what are these.
A. Backups of the project are created before opening with the directory name appended with a
timestamp (hh_mm_ss_dd_mm_yy). Delete these as required or disable this in the AutoSave options

Sections
Q. What is the _Export section found in the project folder?
A. This is a folder automatically created to store the exported Adobe PDF and Images

Q.
A. These are system sections and are required for all projects. They cannot be deleted or renamed.

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Printing
Q. Why is a License Stamp shown on the Word and Excel files printed?
A. This is a simple mechanism to track the output from the Structural Toolkit software. You can print
the created Word or Excel from Microsoft® Office and not have these stamps.

Members
Q. How do I change the member description?
A. The member description is changed by renaming the member in the project tree context, or using
the tab context, or using the Rename button on the document ribbon.

The member name (or description) is the same as the phyical name saved to disk.

Numbers
The Numbers document editing capabilities are meant to provide basic creation and editing. If you
find that you need access to more specific functionality, make a feature request, or use a dedicated
software application such as Microsoft® Excel.

Q. How do I insert a chart?

A. Creating charts is currently not supported, however, if created in an application supporting
Microsoft® Excel document format then these will be shown.

Words
The Words document editing capabilities are meant to provide basic creation and editing. If you find
that you need access to more specific functionality, make a feature request, or use a dedicated
software application such as Microsoft® Word.

Q. How do I apply table border styles?

A. Applying border styles is currently not supported, however, if created in an application supporting
Microsoft® Word document format then these will be shown.

Image and PDF Viewing

The Image and PDF document viewing capabilities are meant to provide basic viewing and specific
Engineering related functionality such as measurement and partial scale printing. If you find that you
need access to more specific functionality, make a feature request, or use a dedicated software
application such as Adobe® Acrobat.

Q. Viewing takes so long to generate the page and scrolling through the document is slow.
A. Displaying PDF and Image documents takes a great amount of memory and processing power.
Older computers with limited RAM may find viewing sluggish and difficult. To limit memory

Alternatively, use a dedicated PDF/Image viewer (Right click > Open externally).

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Licensing
Q. I do not have a current subscription but require an update, how can I do this?
A. Purchasing a subscription will give immediate access to the latest updates.

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Troubleshooting
Some of the most common problems and possible solutions are listed below.

Licensing Issues

No server license found

The lock is a blue Rockey network hardware lock.

STK5.1

Picture 65 Single User Lock

The lock is labelled with [STK5.x] where x is the Licensed User identification.

Network locks are is the Licensed User identification.

Make sure the network device is on the back of the computer running the Structural Toolkit License
Server software and that the light within the device is on.

Users can not access licenses

Ensure the Structural Toolkit License Server is running and has been Started.

Make sure the network device is on the back of the computer running the Structural Toolkit License
Server software and that the specified TCP/IP port is open.

The TCP/IP port must also be open on both the Server computer and the User/s computer with
exceptions made in any specific Security/Virus Software.

The Glass Effect

If you are using the Windows 7 Glass feature the border can get distracting, so turn it off by switching
to Basic Theme

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Design Templates
Over 80 design templates are provided with an overview of each provided in this section.

As discussed in the Introduction, this is not meant to be an explanation of design theory or

replacement for specialized text books, Australian Standards and training.

For detailed background and theory, refer to the references and standard engineering texts.

Template Summary Format

Each module is presented in the following format:

Module Name

Name of the design template

Description

Summary of the purpose of the Module

References

List of code and text references

Tabs

Tabs (number): List of tab names.

Tab name: Description or purpose of the tab.

Examples

Referenced examples.

Notes

Notes and comments relating to the use of the module.

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Template Categories
The Design Templates are categorized as follows:

- Analysis
- Composite
- Concrete
- Drainage
- Footings
- Loadings
- Masonry
- Precast Concrete
- Slab and Pavement
- Steel
- Timber
- Retaining Walls
- Wind Loads
- Utilities

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Analysis Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Analysis Analysis for single span beam with various end
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002
AS/NZS 1170.2-2011 and point loads.
Properties Section property calculator for a coordinate
entered shape.

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Composite Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Member Design Simply supported composite beams
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002
AS2327.1-2003
AS3600-2009
AS4100-1998

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Concrete Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Beams & Slabs Concrete beam & slab design
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Columns Circular rectangular column design
AS/NZS 1170.2-2011 Corbels Corbel design
AS3600-2009 Deep Beams Deep beam design
Flat Slabs Flat slab analysis
Formula Common concrete formulas
Non-Flexural Non-flexural & plain concrete members
Plain concrete Plain concrete members
Punching shear Punching shear design
Reinforcement properties, development length,
cogs and hooks
Stairs Stair flight design
Two-way slabs Two-way slab analysis
Walls Wall design

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Drainage Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 3500.3-2003 ARI Calculations Calculation of rainfall intensities in accordance
with Australian Rainfall and Run-off
Stormwater Stormwater detention design using Swinburne
Detention and Wollongong Methods
Drainage Various drainage calculations for flow in pipes

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Footing Modules

Standards Module Description

AS3600-2009 Bored Pier & Pads Bored piers & pad bearing capacities
AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Bulk Pier & Beam Slab edge beam with bulk piers
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Eccentric Pads Eccentrically loaded pad footing analysis
AS2870-2011 Pad Design Pad footing design
Post Footing Cantilevered post footing design

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Loadings Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Earthquake Earthquake analysis
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Dead and Live calculates various dead and live loads from
AS/NZS 1170.40-2007 AS1170.1
AS3829-1998

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Masonry Modules

Standards Module Description

AS3700 2011 Masonry Design Reinforced & unreinforced masonry design
AS/NZS 1170.0-2002
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002

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Precast Concrete Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Propping Pad Propping pad size for precast panels
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002
AS/NZS 1170.2-2011
AS3600- 2009
AS3850-2003

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Slab and Pavement Modules

Standards Module Description

AS3600-2009 Industrial Slabs Industrial floor slab design
AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Residential Slab Residential floor slab design
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Tree Effects Ys Tree Effects Ys Design
AS2870-2011 Tree Effects Piers Tree Effects - Piers

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Steel Modules

Standards Module Description

AS4100-1998 Angle lintel Equal & unequal angle lintel design
AS1418.1-2002 Base Plate Base plate connection to concrete slab
AS1418.3-2002 Bolts Steel bolts design
AS1418.18-2001 Cleat Plate Cleat plate design
AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Columns Steel column design
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Compression strut Compression strut design
AS/NZS 1170.2-2010 Connections Bolts, welds, cleat connection
Crane Beam Crane beam design
End Plate Steel end plate design
Fixing plate
Floor Beam Steel floor beam design
Member Design Steel member design
Mullion Mullion design
PFC & Angle Combined PFC and Angle section
PFC & Plate Combined PFC and Plate section
Portal Knee Portal frame knee connection design
Propped Beam Cantilever with backspan design
Reference Bolt and weld references
Roof Beam Steel roof beam design
Sections Properties Steel Section selection (support module)
Shelf Angle Shelf angle supporting floor loadings
Steel Library Steel column design
Taper Haunch Portal frame haunch member design

Welds Steel weld design

Wall Tie Steel wall tie design
Window Support Steel beam supporting a window

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Timber Modules

Standards Module Description

AS1720.1-2010 Columns Timber column design
AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Circular Columns Timber circular column design
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002 Floor Beam Timber floor beam design
AS/NZS 1170.2-2010 Member Design Timber member design
Mullion Timber mullion design
Propped Beam Cantilever with backspan design
Roof Beam Timber roof beam design
Timber Library Timber section selection (support module)
Wall Tie Timber wall tie

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Retaining Wall Modules

Standards Module Description

AS3600-2009 Basement Walls Cantilevered retaining wall
AS1720.1-2002 Retaining Walls Cantilevered retaining wall
AS4100-1998 Sleeper Walls Sleeper wall design
AS4678-2002
AS/NZS 1170.0-2002
AS/NZS 1170.1-2002

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Wind Modules

Standards Module Description

AS/NZS 1170.0-2002 Wind Loads Calculates design wind pressure
AS/NZS 1170.2-2011 Terrain Changes Calculates the Mz values
Monosloped Roofs Calculates design wind pressure for monsloped
roofs
Free Roofs Calculates design wind pressure Cp,w & Cp,I
Canopies Calculates design wind pressure
Hoardings Calculates design wind pressure
Flags Calculates the drag on flags of various shapes
Purlins Calculates loadings on purlins

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Utility Modules

Standards Module Description

N/A Units Convertor Units convertor
Symbols Mathematical and engineering symbols

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A. Analysis Modules

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A1. Analysis

Description

[Analysis] is used by several Design Templates (Concrete beams & slabs, Steel member design,
Timber member design and composite design) to perform analysis of single span beams. It may also
be used as a stand-alone module. Various load types may be input including one uniform load, two
partial loads, and three point loads, each with a dead and live or wind component. Support conditions
include simple, cantilever, propped, fixed and several other combinations including user defined end
moments (other).

References

• Steel Construction Beam Formula, Volume 26, Number 1, February 1992

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles
• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1:Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS1170.1-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• Steel Construction Beam Formula, Vol 26, Australian Institute of Steel Construction 1992

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Analysis

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Analysis: Calculates the design actions of a single beam span resulting from specified loadings
and support conditions. Press the [Graph Extents] button to manually refresh the
output graphs

Examples

Comparison of results can be made against standard equations or with an appropriate analysis
software package such as Microstran or Spacegass.

Notes

Press the [Graph Extents] button to refresh the charts.

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A2. Properties

Description

[Properties] calculates the sectional properties of a shape defined by coordinate input. Shapes may
be added and subtracted from the main shape in accordance input rules. Properties calculated
include area, centroid of area, elastic section modulus, and second moment of area.

References

• Properties of Plane Cross Sections, Machine Design, Felix Wokiechowski, 1976

Tabs

Tabs(5): Info, Properties, Calculations, Diagram, Formula

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Provides the summary of the shape and its sectional properties.
Calculations: Provides the input for the shape whose properties are output on the Properties tab.
Diagram: Diagram of the inputs using the X and Y axis.
Formula: Lists the formula associated with the calculation of the shape sectional properties.

Examples

Results can be compared with standard equations for simple shapes. Shape 1, 2 and 3 on the
Calculations tab, access on the Notes area are directly from the nominated reference.

Notes

Note that solids must be input by coordinates specified in a clockwise direction around the shape.
For voids, the coordinates must be entered in an anti-clockwise direction. Provide a blank line
between each shape.

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CP. Composite Modules

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CP1. Composite Member

Description

[Composite] checks the design of a composite steel beam subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads and member type and size using either standard load configurations or the
Analysis Module to allow customised loadings.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS2327.1-2003: Composite Structures Part 1: Simply supported beams
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Composite Beam Design Handbook (SAA HB91-1997), AISC
• Floor Vibration in buildings design methods, T.M. Murray, AISC

Tabs

Tabs(9): Info, Input, Loads, Design, Serv, Mb, Conn, Long, Frequency

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Input: Provides the input for the beam including thickness and rib type and direction.
Loads: Provides the input for the loads and specifies the analysis type.
Design: Summarizes the design calculations of the composite beam.
Serv: Calculates the deflection components for the composite beam stages.
Mb: Provides the detailed calculations for the composite design capacities.
Conn: Calculates the connector design values.
Long: Calculates type 1, 2 and 3 shear for the composite beam.
Frequency: Calculates the natural frequency of the composite beam.

Examples

Refer to Composite Beam Design Handbook, 1997, by Australian Standards for comparison of results.
Differences occur with the dead load factor used in the text being 1.25 in lieu of the current 1.2, as well
as slight rounding of values in the text. It is also necessary to include ponding, but manually set the
deflection to that in the text. The area reduction calculation is also superseded in AS1170-2002.

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Notes

The analysis modes are (A)utomatic, (C)onstruction, (I)service and position (X).

For simple beams with a single point load, the Automatic analysis is the easiest way to design the
beam. The PCC is automatically calculated. Note the number of studs nominated relate to the
number between the support and the PCC from each end.

With manual mode the actual moments and position of the PCC can be specified, note however, using
manual analysis the deflection cannot be calculated.

With the construction and in-service analysis, start by clearing the results using the [Clear Results…]
button. Set the Analysis mode to “C” and switch to the analysis module, input the loads, then switch
back and “Transfer Construction]. Set the Analysis mode to “I” and switch to the analysis module,
input the loads, then switch back and “Transfer In-Service]. The design and deflections can then be
reviewed. Note that if the beam size changes, the same process must be repeated if the self-weight of
the beam is to be considered accurately.

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C1. Member Design

Description

[Beams & Slabs] calculates the capacity of a concrete beam or slab subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads and member type and size using the Analysis Module to allow customised
loadings.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced Concrete Buildings Series, Design Booklet RCB-2.1(1) Crack Control of Slabs, Part
1:AS3600 Design, Onesteel Reinforcing, August 2000
• Reinforced Concrete Buildings Series, Design Booklet RCB-1.1(1) Crack Control of Slabs, Part
1:AS3600 Design, Onesteel Reinforcing, August 2000
• Reinforced Concrete 3rd Edition [Abbrev . As WRH], R. F Warner, B. V. Rangan, A.S Hall,
Longman 1996
• Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete, Yew-Chaye Loo and Samuel Huq Chowdhury, Cambridge
University Press 2010
• Reinforced Concrete Basic 2nd Edition, Analysis and design of reinforced concrete of
structures, S. J Foster, A. E Kilpatrick, R. F Warner, Parson 2010

Tabs

Tabs(12): Info, Design, Preview, Defl, Shear, Slab Shear, Torsion, Detailed, Shrink, Secondary,
BeamDefln, SlabDefl, SlabPrelim

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides the input for the geometry and reinforcement and summarises the bending
capacity and minimum steel including crack control.
Preview: Diagram of reinforced concrete member from the input from the design tab
Detailed: Provides the detailed flexural strength and crack stresses for the beam or slab.
Defl: Calculates the deflection of the beam or slab analysed.
Shear: Calculates the shear capacity of the beam with specified shear reinforcement
including minimum and maximum reinforced shear capacity and unreinforced shear
capacity.
Slab Shear: Calculates the shear capacity of a slab with specified flexural reinforcement.
Torsion: Calculates the torsion capacity of a beam with specified shear reinforcement.
Shrink & Creep: Provides the input for the environment/exposure and provides an alternate approach
to deflections using creep methods.
Secondary: Calculates the requirements for secondary reinforcement in a slab.
BeamDefl: Calculates the deemed-to-comply deflection requirements for a beam.
SlabDefl: Calculates the deemed-to-comply deflection requirements for a slab.
SlabPrelim: Provides a simplified approximation for determining the required thickness of a slab
panel.

Examples

Refer to the nominated reference from Onesteel reinforcing for comparison of results.

Notes

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C2. Deep Beams

Description

[Deep Beams] calculates the reinforcement requirements for a deep beam of geometry within the
guidelines of the CEB approach.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced Concrete, 3rd Edition, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, Longman 1996

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the reinforcement requirements for a deep beam of geometry within the
guidelines of the CEB approach.

Examples

Refer to example 12.1 in Warner Rangan Hall.

Notes

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C3. Flat Slabs

Description

[Flat slabs] calculates the design moments and minimum thickness for deemed-to-comply deflection
limits given a specified geometry and loads.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced Concrete, 3rd Edition, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, Longman 1996
• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Analysis, Prelim

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Analysis: Calculates the design moments and minimum thickness for deemed-to-comply
deflection limits given a specified geometry and loads.
Prelim: Provides a simplified approximation for determining the required thickness of a two-
way slab.

Examples

Refer to example 16.3 in Warner Rangan Hall.

The slab depth approximation can be performed using the Prelim tab. The short term factor used in
this example is 0.6 based on the superseded concrete standard. AS1170.1 requires this to be 0.7.

For calculation of strip moments, differences occur with the example due to the short term factor
again being 0.7 rather than the superseded 0.6, the dead load factor is 1.2 rather than the superseded
1.25, and the default self-weight calculation is based on 25kN/m ³.

Notes

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C4. Two-Way Slabs

Description

[Two-Way Slabs] calculates the design moments and minimum thickness for deemed-to-comply
deflection limits given a specified geometry and loads for a two way slab

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced Concrete, 3rd Edition, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, Longman 1996
• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Analysis, Prelim

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Analysis: Calculates the dimensions of the slab and checks the minimum strength
requirements
Prelim: Inputs of dead and live loads and calculates the minimum thickness required

Examples

Refer to example 16.2 in Warner Rangan Hall.

The slab depth approximation can be performed using the Prelim tab. The short term factor used in
this example is 0.5 based on the superseded concrete standard. AS1170.1 requires this to be 0.7.

For the moment calculations, differences occur with the example due to the short term factor again
being 0.7 rather than the superseded 0.5, the dead load factor is 1.2 rather than the superseded 1.25,
and the default self-weight calculation is based on 25kN/m³. There are also some minor differences in
the calculation of β. There is an option to directly use the formula for the β calculation in the notes
area.

Notes

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C5. Columns

Description

[Columns] calculates the bending / compression interaction and design capacity of a reinforced
concrete column subject to axial load and bending. Circular, rectangular and square columns may be
calculated as well as circular reinforcement patterns within rectangular sections.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Eurocode 2 : Design of concrete structures Part 1-2 general rules structural fire design, EN
1992*1-2, December 2004
• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999
• Reinforced Concrete Buildings Series, Design Booklet RCB-3.1(1) Cross-Section strength of
Columns, Part 1:AS3600 Design, Onesteel Reinforcing, August 2000
• Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete, Yew-Chaye Loo and Samuel Huq Chowdhury, Cambridge
University Press 2010
• Reinforced Concrete Basic 2nd Edition, Analysis and design of reinforced concrete of
structures, S. J Foster, A. E Kilpatrick, R. F Warner, Parson 2010

Tabs

Tabs(8): Info, Capacity, Preview, Design, Graphs, Calculations, Shear, FRL

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Capacity: Provides the input for a rectangular, circular or square column and calculates the
strong and weak axis interaction diagram relationship for bending and axial loads.
Preview: Provides a graphical preview of the column and the reinforcement specified.
Design: Checks the capacity of a column subject to axials loads with specified effective
lengths and end moments.
Graphs: Provides the strong and weak axis interaction diagrams with and without the Ø factor
applied.
Calculations: Provides the detailed calculations for the column interaction at a specified ku position.
This is automatically used to create the interaction diagrams on the Design tab.
Shear: Calculates the shear capacity of the column section with specified shear
reinforcement.
FRL: Calculates the fire resistance level of a blade column in minutes with specified
geometry, reinforcement and loads.

Examples

Refer to the nominated reference from Onesteel reinforcing for comparison of results.

Notes

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C6. Walls

Description

[Walls] calculates the axial and shear capacity of a wall subject to in-plane and out-of-plane loads with
specified geometry.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced & Prestressed Concrete, Yew-Chaye Loo and Samuel Huq Chowdhury, Cambridge
University Press 2010

Tabs

Tabs(4): Info, Design, Shear, As Column

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the axial capacity of a wall subject to in-plane and out-of-plane loads with
specified geometry.
Shear: Calculates the shear capacity of a reinforced concrete wall.
As Column: Provides information relating to the design of walls as columns.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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C7. Stairs

Description

[Stairs] checks the strength and deflection for a concrete stair flight of specified geometry, strength
and loads.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the strength and deflection for a concrete stair flight of specified geometry,
strength and loads.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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C8. Punching Shear

Description

[Punching Shear] calculates the capacity of a slab in punching with specified geometry and loads.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the capacity of a slab in punching with specified geometry and loads.

Examples

Refer to example 16.4 and 16.5 in Warner Rangan Hall.

Notes

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C9. Corbels

Description

[Corbels] calculates the reinforcement requirements for a corbel (on a precast panel or wall) with
given loads and geometry.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, P LeP Darvell, The MacMillan Company of Australia
Pty Ltd
• Reinforced
Steedman
• Precast Concrete Handbook, National Precast Concrete Association Australia, Concrete
Institute of Australia

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the reinforcement requirements for a corbel (on a precast panel or wall)
with given loads and geometry.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

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C10. Non-Flexural

Description

[Non-Flexural] calculates the ultimate capacity of concrete at nodes or in a strut and on a bearing
surfaces.

References

• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

• Reinforced Concrete Basics 2E, Analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures, S. J
Foster, A. E Kilpatrick, R. F Warner, Pearson, 2010

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the ultimate capacity of concrete sections at nodes or in a strut and on a
bearing surfaces.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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C11. Plain Concrete

Description

[Plain Concrete] calculates the bending, one-way shear, punching shear and axial compression
capacity of an unreinforced concrete section.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the bending, one-way shear, punching shear and axial compression
capacity of an unreinforced concrete section of specified geometry.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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C12. Development

Description

[Formula] provides a number of derivations for standard formulas for the calculation of concrete
strength characteristics.

References

• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Development, Cogs

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Development: Calculates the required development length for tension and compression splices given
specified geometry and strength.
Cogs: Calculates the requirements for standard cogs and hooks

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

A useful function in formula is to determine the approximate strength of a concrete mix as a function of
time.

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C13. Formula

Description

[Formula] provides a number of derivations for standard formulas for the calculation of concrete
strength characteristics.

References

• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Formula, Strength

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Formula: Provides a number of derivations for standard formulas for the calculation of concrete
strength characteristics.
Strength: Provides a table and graph for gain in compression strength with time.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

A useful function in formula is to determine the approximate strength of a concrete mix as a function of
time.

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C14. Reinforcement

Description

hooks and reinforcement area tables.

References

• Onemesh 500, Onesteel Ltd

Tabs

Tabs(5) Info, Number, Centres, Fabric, Tendons

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Number: Provides a list of areas for a range of bar diameters with specified number.
Centres : Provides a list of areas for a range of bar diameters at specified centres.
Fabric: Provides a list of main and cross wire sizes, spacings and areas for standard
reinforcement fabrics.
Tendons: Provides a list of areas and breaking stresses for various post-tensioning cable.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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Description

[Reinforcement Rate] provides calculations for reinforcement rate including development in the slabs
specification.

References

• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999

Tabs

Tabs(2) Info, Rate

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Rate: Provides input in the specifications of the slab and calculates the reinforcement rate.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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D. Drainage Modules

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D1. Rainfall Intensity

Description

[Rainfall Intensity] calculates the rainfall intensities for specific time of concentrations and return
periods in accordance with Australian Rainfall and Runoff.

References

• Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Volume 1, A guide to Flood Estimation

• Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Volume 2, A guide to Flood Estimation
• Road Design Manual, Road Construction Authority, December 1985

Tabs

Tabs(4): Info, IFD, Table, C

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

IFD: Rainfall intensity calculations for specific location.
Table: Rainfall intensity table for specific IFD location.
C: Run-off coefficients calculation.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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D2. Stormwater Detention

Description

[Stormwater Detention] calculates the requirements for storage for given catchment sizes and outlet
restriction in accordance with Swinburne Method and Wollongong Methods.

References
• Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Volume 1, A guide to Flood Estimation
• Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Volume 2, A guide to Flood Estimation
• Road Design Manual, Road Construction Authority, December 1985
• On-Site Stormwater Detention, School of Civil Engineering & Building, Swinburne University
of Technology
• Wollongong City Council Policy Register (Policy 5.1), Requirements for On-site Stormwater
Detention Storage on Developments, October 1988
• Site Stormwater Management System Policy, City of Ballarat, August 1994

Tabs

Tabs(4): Info, IFD, OSD Swinburne, OSD Wollongong

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

IFD: Rainfall intensity calculations for specific location.
OSD Swinburne: Provides calculations in accordance with Swinburne Method.
OSD Wollongong: Provides calculations in accordance with Wollongong Method.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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D3. Drainage

Description

[Drainage] calculates the capacity of a concrete beam or slab subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads and member type and size using the Analysis Module to allow customised
loadings.

References

• AS/NZS 3500.3 2003: Plumbing and Drainage, part 3: Stormwater Drainage

• Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Volume 1, A guide to Flood Estimation
• Australian Rainfall and Runoff, Volume 2, A guide to Flood Estimation
• Road Design Manual, Road Construction Authority, December 1985

Tabs

Tabs(4): Info, Cw, Tc, Pipe Flow

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Cw: Catchment coefficient calculation.
Tc: Calculates the Time of Concentration for a sloped catchment.
Pipe Flow: Calculate pipe flows, and various other drainage coefficients.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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F. Footing Modules

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F1. Bored Piers & Pads

Description

[Bored Piers & Pads] calculates the capacity of bored piers, pad and strip footings based on given
geotechnical parameters reducing for self-weight if desired. The resulting output provides a quick
reference of available capacities for a range of footing sizes.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS 2870 2011: Residential slabs and footings

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Piers, Pads

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Piers: Calculates the footing load capacity and uplift resistance of a pier of specified
diameter given certain geotechnical parameters.
Pads: Calculates the footing load capacity and uplift resistance for pad and strip footings of
various dimensional sizes given certain geotechnical parameters.

Examples

No Example provided

Notes

For piers, the socket distance is the distance the pier extends below the level defined by the end
bearing depth.

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F2. Bulk Pier and Beams

Description

[Bulk Pier and Beam] .

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks End and Internal moment ratios, and shear ratios for 2 and 3 spans piered
beams

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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F3. Pad Design

Description

[Pad Footings] checks the design capacities of pad footings subject to vertical loading given specified
strengths, reinforcement and geometric parameters. Footing may be designed as either reinforced or
un-reinforced footings. Checks include bending, one-way and punching shear and bearing. A load
eccentricity may be specified. Uplift resistance is also calculated.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Concrete Structures, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, K. A. Faulkes, Longman 1999
• Reinforced Concrete 3rd edition, RF Warner, BV Rangan, AS Hall, Longman 1996

Tabs

Tabs(4): Info, Design, Calculations, Uplift

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design capacity of a reinforced or un-reinforced pad footing subject to
vertical eccentric/concentric loading given specified reinforced and geometrical
parameters.
Calculations: Provides the calculations for the eccentricity/bearing calculations for the design tab.
Uplift: Calculates the resistance of a pad footing to uplift taking into account the weight of
the footing and overlying soil and slab.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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F4. Eccentric Pad Design

Description

[Eccentric Pad Design] calculates the resulting bearing (determined by either elastic or plastic
methods) on a footing of specified dimension. Vertical and horizontal loads and overturning moments
in the two orthogonal directions may be applied.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Reinforced Concrete, 3rd Edition, R. F. Warner, B. V. Rangan, A. S. Hall, Longman 1996
• Applied Structural Design 5th Edition, A.K. Hosking

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design, Stability, Tie Beam

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the bearing capacity of an eccentrically loaded footing by either elastic or
plastic methods including vertical, horizontal and overturning loads.
Stability: Calculates the overturning and restoring moment of the Eccentric pad in the X and Y
axis.
Tie Beam: Calculates the stability and moments within a tie beam used to reduce the effective
eccentricity of an eccentrically loaded footing.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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F5. Post Footing Design

Description

[Post Footing] calculates the capacity a foundation for a cantilever post loading with various soil
models.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• Signboard footings to resist windloads, Don Ivey & Leon Hawkins, Civil Engineering ASCE-
December 1966
• Applied Structural Design, A.K. Hosking, H and H Publishing 1985
• Wind, Waves, and Maritime Structures, 2nd Edition, R.R. Minikin, Griffin London

Tabs

Tabs(5): Info, Signboard, Minikin, Cohesive, Cohesionless

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Signboard: Calculates the overturning capacity using a bearing model
Minikin: Calculates the overturning capacity using the Minikin model
Cohesive: Calculates the overturning capacity using a cohesive soil model
Cohesionless: Calculates the overturning capacity using a cohesionless soil model

Examples

No example provided

Notes

Ensure that an appropriate importance level is adopted using the [Wind] module. The cpn factors
applied to the wall should also be calculated using the hoardings tab in the [Wind] module. Typically,
the factor will be around 1.3.

The height of the panel should be taken from the top of the footing, and not floor level.

The sliding resistance is based on triangular passive resistance.

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L. Loadings Modules

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L1. Earthquake

Description

[Earthquake] calculates the forces and position of earthquake loads for multi-storey structures.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.4-2007:Minimum design loads on Structures, Part 4: Earthquake loads
• AS3826-1998: Strengthening existing buildings for earthquake

Tabs

Tabs (4): Info, Earthquake, EDC-I, EDC-II

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Earthquake: Calculates the lateral loads for multi-storey structures subject to earthquake loads of
specified acceleration, soil type and importance.
EDC-I: Calculates the position of the earthquake load based on the positions of the structure
shear centre and centre of mass.
EDC-II: Calculates the position of the earthquake load based on the number of levels and the
height of the structure shear centre and centre of mass.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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L2. Dead and Live

Description

[Loadings] calculates various live loads from AS1170.1 including impact, roofs, balconies and
reductions to floor live loads.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions

Tabs

Tabs (6): Info, Impact, Roofs, Balcony, Reductions, Barriers

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Impact: Calculates impact loads for various vehicle masses and barrier position.
Roofs: Calculates roof live loads based on member type and area.
Balcony: Calculates balcony live loads based on the balcony height and purpose.
Reductions: Calculates the permissible reduction of uniform live loads on floors.
Barriers: Lists the reference to the relevant code clause relating to parapets, balustrades and
railings.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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M. Masonry Modules

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M1. Masonry Member

Description

[Masonry] calculates the capacity of reinforced and unreinforced brickwork and blockwork walls with
given geometry, grouting and reinforcement. Single skin brickwork, double skin cavity brickwork
grouted cavity (reinforced and unreinforced) brickwork as well as reinforce and unreinforced
blockwork may be utilised. Standard brickwork and blockwork units are provided in a selector dialog.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3700-2001: Masonry Structures

Tabs

Tabs(10): Info, Properties, Geometry, Comp, Bending, Shear, RComp, RBending, RShear,

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Provides the input for the block or brick type, strength parameters, grouting and
reinforcement and cavity geometry.
Geometry: Provides the input for the wall edge supports and calculates the robustness.
Fire: Fire Rating
Comp: Calculates the compressive capacity of the wall with specified method type (refined
or simple) and given eccentricity of the load.
Bending: Calculates the vertical, horizontal and two-way bending capacity of the masonry wall.
Shear: Calculates the horizontal shear capacity of the masonry wall.
RComp: Calculates the reinforced compressive capacity of the wall given the reinforcement
area and grouting.
RBending: Calculates the reinforced bending capacity in each direction (positive and negative)
given the reinforcement area and position nominated on the Properties tab.
RShear: Calculates the horizontal shear capacity of the reinforced masonry wall.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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M2. Reinforced Pier

Description

[Reinforced Pier] calculates the capacity of reinforced pier..

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design, Preview

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the axial capacity of an isolated pier of specified size and height.
Preview: Preview the section of masonry from the inputs from the Design tab.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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M3. Bondbeams

Description

[Bondbeams] calculates the capacity of reinforced bondbeam lintel.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS3700-2001: Masonry Structures
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides design of a masonry bondbeam.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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M4. Section Library

Description

[Section Library] provides the section properties of bricks and blocks for masonry structures.

References

• AS3700-2011: Masonry Structures

Tabs

Tabs(4): Info, Properties, Brick, Block

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Provides the strength parameters for selected brick/block.
Brick: Brick properties.
Block: Block properties.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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PC. Precast Concrete Modules

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PC1. Propping Pad

Description

[Propping Pad] calculates a propping pad footing size for a specified panel size and wind pressure and
the associated prop working load limit (WLL).

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• AS3850-2003: Tilt-up concrete construction

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates a propping pad footing size for a specified panel size and wind pressure
and the associated prop working load limit (WLL).

Examples

No example provided

Notes

Ensure that an appropriate importance level is adopted using the [Wind] module. The cpn factors
applied to the wall should also be calculated using the hoardings tab in the [Wind] module. Typically,
the factor will be around 1.3.

The height of the panel should be taken from the top of the footing, and not floor level.

The sliding resistance is based on triangular passive resistance.

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SP. Slabs & Pavements Modules

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SP1. Industrial Slabs

Description

[Industrial Slabs] calculates the stresses within a slab constructed on material of specified subgrade
modulus given uniform, rack and wheel loading in accordance with Technical Report 550 by J.W.E
Chandler.

References

• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures

• Technical Report 550, J.W.E Chandler
• Industrial Floors and Pavements, Cement and Concrete Association of Australia, October
2009
• Concrete Industrial Floor and Pavement Design, Cement and Concrete Association of
Australia, July 1985
• Smorgan ARC Slabex Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Pavement and Floor Design Technical
Manual, November 1998
• Guide to Pavement Technology, Part 2; Pavement Structural Design Austroads, Sydney 2010

Tabs

Tabs(6):

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides the input for the slab and geotechnical parameters, loading conditions and
various design options including the slab position to be analysed.
Racking: Calculates the stresses associated with the racking loads specified on the Design tab.
Wheels: Calculates the stresses associated with the wheel loads specified on the Design tab.
Uniform: Calculates the stresses associated with the uniform loads specified on the Design
tab.
Calculates the reinforcement required to control shrinkage based on various
recommendations.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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SP2. Residential Slabs

Description

[Residential Slabs] calculates the required stiffness of a raft slab founded in soil of given ys value and
the associated deemed to comply reinforcement in accordance with AS3600 and AS2870.

• AS3600- 2009: Concrete Structures

• AS2870- 2011: Residential Slabs and Footings

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides the input for the slab geometry and reinforcement and geotechnical
parameters. Determines the minimum strength requirements and associated
reinforcement.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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SP3. Tree Effects - Ys

Description

[Tree Effects Ys] calculates the modified ys value based on the presences of trees in accordance
with AS2870.

References

• Australian Standard & Commentary Supplement, AS 2870 2011: Residential Slabs and
Footings

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides the input for the tree and geotechnical parameters. Calculates the additional
heave associated with the single tree or group of trees.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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SP4. Tree Effects - Piers

Description

[Tree Effects Piers] calculates the depth of piers within influence zones based on general tree
information, ground and site conditions.

References

• AS2870-2011: Residential Slabs and Footings

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides the input for the tree and geotechnical parameters. Calculates the pier
depths required to compensate for additional movement as a result of a single tree or
group of trees.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S. Steel Modules

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S1. Member Design

Description

[Member Design] calculates the design capacity of a selected steel member subject to bending,
compression, tension and shear with specified geometry, loads and member type and size using the
Analysis Module to allow customized loadings. Summarised and detailed calculations are provided.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• th
Edition, B Gorenc, R Tinyou, A Syam, UNSW Press

Tabs

Tabs(16): Info, Design, Design2, Properties, Le, am, Angle, Mb, Nc, Nt, Combined, Bearing,
Graph, Multi, Truss, Fire

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Provides the input for the member geometry and loads and summarised for capacity
of the member.
Design2: Provides the input for the members Torsion, Buckling and moment amplification.
Properties: Summarises the selected section sectional properties as well as providing the input
for entering custom sections.
Le: Calculates the k factors based on the restraint at the end of the segment and load
position.
αm: Calculates the αm value for a segment with specified end moments and ¼ point
moments.
Angle: Calculates the principle axis moments for an angle with specified n & p axis loads.
Mb: Calculates the bending capacity of the selected section with specified segment
effective length.
Nc: Calculates the axial compression capacity of the selected section with specified
effective strong and weak axis lengths.
Nt: Calculates the axial tension capacity of the selected section.
Combined: Calculates the combined action values for the selected section and applied loads.
Bearing: Calculates the bearing capacity of the selected member.
Graph: Provides graphs for the bending, major and minor compression capacities for the
selected member against the effective length.
Multi: Calculates a specified range of bending and axial capacities for the selected section.
Truss: Calculates the sectional properties of a truss of specified depth and chord property.
Fire: Elements subject to fire

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S2. Section Library

Description

[Section Library] provides an interface to a range of standard steel sections available for design
including universal and welded beams and columns, parallel flange channels, angles, square and
rectangular sections, circular sections and purlin sections (not for design). [Sections] is used by many
of the other Steel Modules to select the member type and size.

References

• Hot rolled and Structural Steel Product Catalogue, Onesteel, 2002

• Design Capacity Tables for structural steel, 2nd Edition, Volume 1: Open sections, Australian
Institute of Steel Construction
• Design Capacity Tables for structural steel, 2nd Edition, Volume 2: Hollow Sections, Australian
Institute of Steel Construction
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Usign Lysaght Zeds & Cees for purlins and girst, January 2002, Lysaght
• Stramit Purlins & Girts - Product Technical Manual (Galvaspan), Stramit Metal Building
Products

Tabs

Tabs(46): Info, Properties, Custom, WB, WC, UB, UC, PFC, TFB, TFC, UBP, EA, UA, SHS, RHS,
CHS, CHS2, Rod, C, Z

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Provides a summary of the sectional properties for the selected section type and size.
WB...Rod: Lists the sizes with the group and sectional properties of each.

Examples

No example required.

Notes

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S3. Section Properties

Description

[Section Properties] calculates the steel design properties for predefined profile types. The
customized section can be saved and used by other steel member designs.

References

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

• Design Capacity Tables for structural steel, 2nd Edition, Volume 1: Open sections, Australian
Institute of Steel Construction
• Design Capacity Tables for structural steel, 2nd Edition, Volume 2: Hollow Sections, Australian
Institute of Steel Construction
• Torsion of Structural Shapes, I.A. Eldarwish, B.G. Johnston, University of Michigan, March
1964
• The behaviour and Design of Steel Structures to AS4100 - Third Edition Australian, N. S.
Trahair and M. A. Bradford, Taylor & Francis, 1998
• Mechanics of Materials - Seventh Edition, James M.Gere & Barry J. Goodn, Cengage
Learning, 2009

Tabs

Tabs(8): Info, Options, Beam, Channel, Angle, RHS, CHS, Custom

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Options: Provides input for rounding and density variables and provides a check for the section
properties of the main steel library.
Beam: Input the dimensions of the beam and calculates the sections of the beam.
Channel: Input the dimensions of the channel and calculates the sections of the channel.
Angle: Input the dimensions of the angle and calculates the sections of the angle
RHS: Input the dimensions of the SHS/RHS and calculates the sections of the SHS/RHS.
CHS: Input the dimensions of the CHS and calculates the sections of the CHS.
Custom: Shows the properties of the custom section and provides a method to load (to edit)
and save custom section.

Examples

No example required.

Notes

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S4. Floor Beam

Description

[Floor beam] checks the design of a standard steel floor beam subject to bending with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel floor beam subject to bending with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S5. Roof Beam

Description

[Roof Beam] checks the design of a standard steel roof beam subject to bending with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel roof beam subject to bending with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S6. Propped Beam

Description

[Propped Beam] checks the design of a standard steel beam with a cantilever and backspan subject to
bending with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel beam with a cantilever and backspan subject to
bending with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S7. Crane Beam

Description

[Crane Beam] checks the design of a standard simply supported crane beam consisting of an I section
and PFC subject to bending with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• AS1418.1-2002: General Requirements
• AS1418.3-2001: Bridge, gantry and portal cranes (including container cranes)
• AS1418.18-2001: Crane runways and monorails
• Crane Runway Girders Limit State Design, Australian Steel Institute, 2003
• Design of portal frame buildings, 3rd Edition, Woolcock, Kitipornchai, Bradford, ASIC, 1999

Tabs

Tabs(5): Info, Properties, Analysis, Design, Factors

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Provides the input for the beam and channel sections and calculations the sectional
properties. Note that various simplification flags exist in the notes area.
Analysis: Provides the load inputs and calculations for the static analysis of the crane beam.
Design: Checks the design of the selected crane beam section subject to bending.
Factors: Calculates various factors relating to crane loads.

Examples

Refer to the Portal Frame Handbook, 9.6.2 and Appendix 9.2.1

There are slight differences as a result of the text using a dead load factor of 1.25 rather than the
current 1.2. On the properties tab, it is necessary to switch the “Include radii” option to No, and “take
aw/L as 0.3” to Yes. There are other rounding effects in the text which result in slight differences.

Notes

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S8. Mullion

Description

[Mullion] checks the design of a standard steel wall mullion subject to horizontal bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel wall mullion subject to horizontal bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S9. Columns

Description

[Columns] checks the design of a standard column subject to axial compression with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size. Standard connection types may be nominated including cap
plate, side face cleat and manual applied moments resulting from eccentric loadings.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard column subject to axial compression with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S10. Compression Strut

Description

[Compression Strut] checks the design of a standard steel compression strut (such as a bracing
element) subject to axial loading and self-weight bending with specified geometry, loads, member
type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Design of portal frame buildings, 3rd Edition, Woolcock, Kitipornchai, Bradford, ASIC, 1999

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel compression strut (such as a bracing element)
subject to axial loading and self-weight bending with specified geometry, loads,
member type and size.

Examples

Refer to the Portal Frame Handbook example 6.11.2. Slight differences occur in this example as the
reference uses a ultimate dead load factor of 1.25 as opposed to the current 1.2 value, and Structural
Toolkit calculates self-weight opposed to 9.8 used in the
reference.

Notes

Moment amplifier δb options exist in the notes area to calculate more accurate amplification value
specified in reference [3] and to also turn of the warning when δb exceeds 1.4 as specified in
AS4100.

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S11. Angle Lintel

Description

[Angle Lintel] checks the design of a standard steel angle beam subject to bending with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Applied Structural Design, 5th Edition, A.K Hosking

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel angle subject to bending with specified
geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

Refer to the example (2) in the Angles as Beams section of Hosking. Differences occur with the yield
strength of the angle in the example taken as 250MPa whereas grade 300 is now applicable, and the
load combination factor of 1.25 for dead load where this should be 1.35 for dead only.

Notes

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S12. Shelf Angle

Description

[Shelf Angle] checks the design of a standard steel shelf angle fixed by welded cast-in plates to a
precast wall subject to bending with specified geometry, loads and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard steel shelf angle fixed by welded cast-in plates to a
precast wall subject to bending with specified geometry, loads and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S13. PFC & Angle

Description

[PFC & Angle] checks the design of a standard combined PFC and angle lintel subject to bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design, Calculations

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard combined PFC and angle lintel subject to bending
with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.
Calculations: Provides the calculations for the derivation of the sectional properties of the
combined section.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S14. PFC & Plate

Description

[PFC & Angle] checks the design of a standard combined PFC and plate subject to bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design, Calculations

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard combined PFC and angle lintel subject to bending
with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.
Calculations: Provides the calculations for the derivation of the sectional properties of the
combined section.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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Description

geometry, loads and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• AS3700- 2011: Masonry Code
• Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures 2nd Edition, N. S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, E& F
Spon

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design:
geometry, loads and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S16. Wall Tie

Description

[Wall Tie] checks the design of a standard horizontally loaded steel member subject to bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Building Code of Australia - Volume 1 Amendment No. 11 Cl1.11
• Formulas for Stress and Strain 5th Edition, Raymond J. Roark, and Warren C. Young,
McGraw Hill International Book Company

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design, FRL

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard horizontally loaded steel member subject to bending
with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.
FRL: Calculates the design loads on the end connections based on catenary action and the
requirements of Clause C1.11 of the BCA.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S17. Window Support

Description

[Wall Tie] checks the design of a standard horizontally loaded steel member subject to bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard horizontally loaded steel member subject to bending
with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S18. Portal Knee

Description

[Portal Knee] calculates the capacity of a portal knee connection subject to specified design actions.
Bolts, end plates and the various tension, compression and shear stiffeners elements are checked.
The haunch may be imported directly from the [Taper Haunch] module. This module is for a
connection model with 4 bolts top each flange, with 2 above and 2 below the flange.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Design of Structural Connections, 4th Edition, T. J Hogan, I. R Thomas, Australia of Steel
Construction.
• Bolting of Steel Structures, 3rd edition, A. Firkins, T. J Hogan, Australia of Steel Construction.

Tabs

Tabs(7): Info, Geometry, Forces, End plate, Tension, Comp, Results

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Geometry: Provides the input for the connection design actions.
Forces: Provides the input for the column and rafter/haunch sizes and selection.
End Plate: Checks the bolts and end plates for the calculated design actions.
Tension: Checks the tension flange for the calculated design actions.
Comp: Checks the tension flange for the calculated design actions.
Results: Provides a summary of the results of each check performed.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S19. Taper Haunch

Description

[Taper Haunch] calculates the sectional properties of a split haunch and checks the design based on
the specified geometry, design forces and restraint positions.

References

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

• Journal of the Institution of Steel Construction, Design of Tapered Haunched Universal
Section Members in Portal Frame Rafters, Volume 31, Number 3, September 1997

Tabs

Tabs(5): Info, Properties, Output, Microstran, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Calculates the sectional properties at ¼ points and a custom defined location of a
split haunch with specified member sizes and cut.
Output: Provides the output summary for the split haunch section specified in the Properties
tab.
Microstran: Provides output compatible with cut & paste into Microstran.
Design: Calculates the design capacity of a split haunch with specified design forces and
restraint positions.

Examples

Refer to the examples in the AISC publication.

Notes

To calculate the section properties at a specific location from the face of the column, on the
ocation from the column face
as a percentage in the relevant input. You can print this along with the standard quarter points by

Custom] on the Properties tab to transfer the results, however.

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S20. End Plate

Description

[End Plate] calculates the capacity of the end plate and the beam bolted onto the end plate.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Bolting of steel structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction
• Design of Structural Connections, 4th Edition, T.J Hogan, I.R. Thomas, Australian Institute of
Steel Construction

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, End Plate, Misc

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

End Pate Provides a summary of the results of each check performed.
Misc: Standard connection forces from Cl 9.1.4 and Cl 9.1.8.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S21. Base Plate

Description

[Base Plate] calculates.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• AS3600-2009: Concrete Structures
• Bolting of steel structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction
• Design of Structural Connections, 4th Edition, T.J Hogan, I.R. Thomas, Australian Institute of
Steel Construction

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Base Plate, Misc

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Base Plate: Provides a summary of the results of each check performed.
Misc: Standard connection forces from Cl 9.1.4 and Cl 9.1.8

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S22. Cleat Plate

Description

[Cleat Plate] calculates.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• Bolting of steel structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction
• Design of Structural Connections, 4th Edition, T.J Hogan, I.R. Thomas, Australian Institute of
Steel Construction

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Side Cleat, Misc

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Side Cleat: Provides a summary of the results of each check performed.
Misc: Standard connection forces from Cl 9.1.4 and Cl 9.1.8

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S23. Fixing Plate

Description

[Fixing Plate] calculates the load for a group of bolts subject to axial loading and bending.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• th
Edition, Gorenc & Tinyou, NSW University Press 1989

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates the load for a group of bolts subject to axial loading and bending.

Examples

Ref [3] Section 3.11.5 discusses rigid plate connections. Refer to example 3.7 and 3.8.

Example 3.7 neglects the 5th row of bolts from the bottom, and calculates the neutral axis on the
basis of the overall plate depth as opposed to the depth from the bottom of the plate to the top row
of holes. There is a small difference in results due to the example transcribing the total of ni.yi.yt*
incorrectly.

Example 3.8 again calculates the neutral axis on the basis of the overall plate depth. There is a small
difference in results due to an arithmetic error in the 1st bolt row.

Notes

The height of the neutral axis varies between a one half and one sixth of the height of the end plate
where the depth is taken from the bottom of the plate to the top row of bolt holes (assuming that the
bottom of the plate is in compression.) One sixth is recommended as being more realistic according
to Ref [3].

The plate moment assumes that the moment generates a moment failure in either horizontal bending
across the top of the end plate, or vertical bending along the side considering the top bolts and
contributory plate for this bolt which is likely to be conservative.

Once the bolt forces are determined, the Bolt & Weld module may be used to select an appropriate
bolt.

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S24. Bolts

Description

[Bolts] calculates the capacity of bolts and pins in shear, tension and bearing and weld strength for
specified electrode specification.

References

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

• Bolting of steel Structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Bolts

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Bolts: Calculates the capacity of a bolt of specified size and grade for shear, axial capacity
and ply bearing.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S25. Pins

Description

[Pins] calculates the capacity of bolts and pins in shear, tension and bearing and weld strength for
specified electrode specification.

References

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

• Bolting of steel Structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Pins

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Pins: Calculates the capacity of a pin of specified size and grade for shear, bearing, bending
and ply bearing.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S26. Welds

Description

[Welds] calculates the capacity of bolts and pins in shear, tension and bearing and weld strength for
specified electrode specification.

References

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

• Bolting of steel Structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Welds

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Welds: Calculates the strength of a weld for a specified electrode and throat size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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S27. Reference

Description

[Reference] calculates the capacity of bolts and pins in shear, tension and bearing and weld strength
for specified electrode specification.

References

• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures

• Bolting of steel Structures, 3rd Edition, A. Firkins, T.J. Hogan, Australian Institute of Steel
Construction

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Summary

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Summary: Provides a reference for bolt and weld capacities.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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T. Timber Modules

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T1. Member Design

Description

[Member Design] checks the design of a timber floor beam subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, timber grade and size using the Analysis Module to allow customised loading and
support conditions.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a timber floor beam subject to bending and shear with specified
geometry, timber grade and size using the Analysis Module to allow customised
loading and support conditions.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

Dead Load only in calculations includes the portion of permanent live load (Ψl) as noted in clause
2.4.1.2 Note 1. This can be set to 0 by changing the load type to (M)anual and entering a value of 0.0.

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T2. Section library

Description

[Section Library] provides an interface to a range of standard timber sections and grades available for
pine), Glulam, Hyspan
and LVL. [Sections] is used by many of the other Timber Modules to select the member type and
size.

References

• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

• hySPAN solution range, CarterHoltHarvey, March 2011 and October 2012

Tabs

Tabs(15): Info, Properties, Seasoned, SeasonedC, Unseasoned, UnseasonedC,

Hyspan, Hyspan+17, Hyspan-Pre,
LVL15, LVL18,
GL, GL13, GL17, GL18

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Properties: Provides a summary of the timber section properties for a specified grade
and section size.
Seasoned: Provides a list of seasoned timber beam sizes.
Unseasoned: Provides a list of unseasoned timber beam sizes.
Hyspan, +17, -Pre: Provides a list of Hyspan timber beam sizes
LVL15, LVL18: Provides a list of LVL timber beam sizes.
GL,GL13, GL17, GL18: Provides a list of GL timber beam sizes.

Examples

No example required.

Notes

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T3. Floor Beam

Description

[Floor Beam] checks the design of a standard timber floor beam subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads, timber grade and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard timber floor beam subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads, timber grade and size.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

Dead Load only in calculations includes the portion of permanent live load (Ψl) as noted in clause
2.4.1.2 Note 1. This can be set to 0 by changing the Load Type to (M)anual and entering a value of
0.0 for the Long term LL factor (Ψl).

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T4. Roof Beam

Description

[Roof Beam] checks the design of a standard timber roof beam subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads, timber grade and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard timber roof beam subject to bending and shear with
specified geometry, loads, timber grade and size.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

Dead Load only in calculations includes the portion of permanent live load (Ψl) as noted in clause
2.4.1.2 Note 1. This can be set to 0 by changing the load type to (M)anual and entering a value of 0.0.

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T5. Propped Beam

Description

[Propped Beam] checks the design of a standard timber beam with a cantilever and backspan subject
to bending with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard timber beam with a cantilever and backspan subject
to bending with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

Dead Load only in calculations includes the portion of permanent live load (Ψl) as noted in clause
2.4.1.2 Note 1. This can be set to 0 by changing the load type to (M)anual and entering a value of 0.0.

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T6. Column

Description

[Column] checks the design of a standard square or rectangular timber column subject to axial
compression or tension and combined bending with specified geometry, loads, timber grade and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard square or rectangular timber column subject to axial
compression or tension and combined bending with specified geometry, loads,
timber grade and size.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

Dead Load only in calculations includes the portion of permanent live load (Ψl) as noted in clause
2.4.1.2 Note 1. This can be set to 0 by manually overriding the Ψl factor in the Duration factor table
in the appropriate row with 0.0.

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T7. Circular Column

Description

[Column] checks the design of a standard square or rectangular timber column subject to axial
compression or tension and combined bending with specified geometry, loads, timber grade and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard square or rectangular timber column subject to axial
compression or tension and combined bending with specified geometry, loads,
timber grade and size.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

Dead Load only in calculations includes the portion of permanent live load (Ψl) as noted in clause
2.4.1.2 Note 1. This can be set to 0 by manually overriding the Ψl factor in the Duration factor table
in the appropriate row with 0.0.

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T8. Mullion

Description

[Mullion] checks the design of a standard timber wall mullion subject to horizontal bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard timber wall mullion subject to horizontal bending
with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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T9. Wall Tie

Description

[Wall Tie] checks the design of a standard horizontally loaded timber member subject to bending with
specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Checks the design of a standard horizontally loaded timber member subject to
bending with specified geometry, loads, member type and size.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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RW. Retaining Wall Modules

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RW1. Retaining Walls

Description

[Retaining Walls] calculates the loads on a retaining wall subject to earth, water and surcharge loading
with specified wall geometry, importance, backfill type and geotechnical soil parameters.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS 4678-2002: Earth-retaining structures
Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates retaining wall stability and associated design forces in the wall given
specified soil and geometric parameters.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

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RW2. Sleeper Walls

Description

[Sleeper Walls] calculates the pressures on a sleeper retaining wall with steel uprights and allows for
the design of the sleeper, the steel upright and the footing in both cohesive and cohesionless soils.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS 4678-2002: Earth-retaining structures
• AS4100-1998: Steel Structures
• AS1720.1-2010: Timber Structures Part 1: Design Methods
• Applied Structural Design, A.K. Hosking, H and H Publishing 1985

Tabs

Tabs(3): Info, Design, Calculation

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates sleepers, uprights and footings for a standard sleeper retaining wall.
Calculation: Layer calculations

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

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RW3. Basement Walls

Description

[Basement Walls] assists with the preliminary calculation for a range of basic site retention design
checks associated with basement type excavations including lateral pressures, infill walls and anchor
capacities.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.1-2002: Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
• AS 4678.2-2002: Earth-retaining structures
• AS 3600-2009:Concrete Structures
• Earth Retaining Structures, Civil Engineering Code of Practice No.2 (1951), The Institution of
Structural Engineers (London)

Tabs

Tabs(2): Info, Design

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Design: Calculates basic site retention loads and design checks associated with basement
type excavations.

Examples

No example provided.

Notes

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W. Wind Modules

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W1. Wind Loads

Description

[Wind] calculates design wind pressures based on geographic location, importance and shielding.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Wind

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Wind: Calculates the site and design wind speeds and pressures associated with the
geographic location, importance and site and structure parameters.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W2. Terrain Changes

Description

[Terrain Changes] calculates the Mz values for changes in Terrain.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement

Tabs

Tabs (4): Info, Terrain, Shielding, Topo

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Terrain: Calculates the modified terrain/height multiplier (Mz,cat) allowing for changes in
terrain category upwind from a site.
Shielding: Calculates the shielding multiplier (Ms), including shielding parameters, average
spacing of shielding buildings, the number of buildings and the individual height of the
buildings
Topo: Calculates the Topographic Multiplier (Mt) allowing changes in height of hills or
ridges, upwind, and distance of structure from crest. In addition includes different
sites of New Zealand and Tasmania incorporated in the Lee multiplier.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W3. Monosloped Roofs

Description

[Monosloped Roofs] calculates design wind pressures based on geographic location, importance,
shielding and topography as well as a wide range of pressure coefficients associated with various
types of structures including hoardings and canopies.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Mono

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Mono: Calculates the wind coefficients (cp,n) for a mono-symmetrical roof of specified
geometry

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W4. Free Roofs

Description

[Free Roofs] calculates design wind pressures based on geographic location, importance, shielding
and topography as well as a wide range of pressure coefficients associated with various types of
structures including hoardings and canopies.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Free

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Free: Calculates the wind coefficients (cp,n) for a free rood of specified geometry

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W5. Canopies

Description

[Canopies] calculates design wind pressures based on geographic location, importance, shielding and
topography as well as a wide range of pressure coefficients associated with various types of
structures including hoardings and canopies.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Canopies

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Canopies: Calculates the wind coefficients (cp,n) for a canopy of specified geometry.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W6. Hoardings

Description

[Hoardings] calculates design wind pressures for hoardings.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Hoardings

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Hoardings: Calculates the wind coefficients (cp,n) for a hoarding of specified geometry.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W7. Flags

Description

[Flags] calculates the drag on flags of various shapes.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Flags

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Flags: Calculates the wind coefficients (cp,n) for a flag of specified geometry.

Examples

No Example provided.

Notes

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W8. Purlins

Description

[Purlins] calculates loadings on purlins.

References

• AS/NZS 1170.0-2002: Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles

• AS/NZS 1170.2-2011: Structural design actions, Part 2: Wind actions & Commentary
Supplement
• Lysaght Zeds & Cees purlin & girt system, limit capacity tables &product information, May
1999

Tabs

Tabs (5): Info, Local, Local Calc, Purlins, Battened Purlin

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Local: Shows the derivation of the equivalent loads used for local pressure calculations.
Local Calc: Calculates local pressures for internal and external spans.
Purlins: Calculates purlin loadings for dead, live and wind loads.
Batten Purlin: Calculates individual axial capacity of batten purlins including radius of gyration.

Examples

No example provided

Notes

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U1. Unit Conversions

[Conversions] is used to convert between units of various types ie. Length, volume, stiffness.

Description

References

Tabs

Tabs (2): Info, Conversions

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Conversions: Conversions for Length, Area, Volume, First Moment, Second Moment, Mass, Mass
per unit length, Mass per unit area, Density, Force, Moment of Force, Force per unit
length and pressure.

Examples

No example required.

Notes

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U2. Symbols

Description

[Symbols] is used for verifying the output of the Greek and engineering symbols on printers as well as
a useful tool in the creation of your own documents and spreadsheets containing common
Engineering symbols.

References

Tabs

Tabs (5): Info, Symbols, SymbolsArial, Mathematical, Engineeering

Info: Lists the module version, references and revisions.

Symbols: Contains the common Greek and engineering symbols in both Symbol font and Arial
font faces.
SymbolsArial: Contains the common Greek and engineering symbols in both Symbol font and Arial
font faces in Arial format.
Mathematical: Mathematical symbols in Calibri font.
Engineering: units for Length, Area, Volume, Mass, Density, Force, Engineering properties, Civil
properties

Examples

No example required.

Notes

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examples that demonstrate the behaviour along with sufficient hand calculations and other
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however, Anthony Furr Software endeavours to respond to queries within 2 business days.

You may also be asked to send the System Information which can be accessed via the [Help] tab in
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