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Links to other helpful websites and resources

This page lists some other structural engineering resources I've found to be helpful.


Building Codes

  • Assortment of free codes from law.resource.org
  • National Building Code of Canada
  • BC Building Code
  • International Building Code (IBC) Online
  • ASCE 7 Online Hazard Tool
  • NBCC Seismic Hazard Tool for 2005-2020

Calculators

  • Jabacus
  • TheStructuralToolbox
  • struct.work
  • Engineers Calculator
  • ClearCalcs Free Engineering Tools
  • STRIAN 2.0 Free online structural analyzer tool
  • Awatif - Web based parametric structural analysis

Instructional

  • Structural analysis and FEM notes
  • Colin Caprani's website and notes
  • Masonry TEK articles
  • Learn About Structures
  • A Beginner's Guide to Structural Engineering

Programming and Code

  • Analysis of arbitrary cross sections in Python
  • Tutorial for how to create an ETABS plugin
  • Open-Struct-Engineer group on Github
  • Web-based Parametric Structural Engineering Platform

Random

  • AISC historical shapes references
  • WebPlotDigitizer
  • PEER Ground Motion Database
  • Opensees - open source structural analysis framework
  • seismoArt - visualizing earthquake ground motions
  • Layopt - web app for topology optimization of 2D trusses

Please feel free to reach out with any other suggested resources using this form.

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    • Sectional Analysis
    • Shear-Friction Capacity
    • SOG Concentrated Load
    • Strip Footing Design
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    • Base Plate Capacity
    • Bolt Properties
    • Compression Capacity
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    • Material Properties
    • Section Properties
    • Tension Capacity
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