Overview

About the Calculator

The Cold-Formed Steel Member Design Only calculator to AS/NZS 4600 is perfect for the fast capacity design of light gauge steel members where engineers already have analysis results available (for example, when forces are being taken from a 3D analysis model of a cold-formed steel structure). By enabling easy input of analysis forces on the member, the CFS member calculator enables the fast, optimised selection of cold-formed and light gauge steel members from our comprehensive library of of Australian CFS sections.

Cold-formed steel designs to AS/NZS 4600:2018

Design cold-formed steel beams and columns according to to AS/NZS 4600:2018 in a few simple steps, with checks for moment capacity, shear capacity, bearing capacity and deflections. Includes UB, UC, angle, & channel sections, RHS / SHS / CHS, Cee & Zed purlins, etc.

Database of common Australian cold-formed steel sections

Choose from our library of common cold-formed steel sections, including familiar names such as Lysaght Zeds and Cees, Rondo, Steel Rollformed Products and more. If you don't see what you need, let us know and we can add it!

Find the best section with member selector

With a database of thousands of sections for some materials, finding the section you'd like can be a bit daunting if you're not sure what you're after. Use our member selector tool to view at a glance the optimal sections option with a summary of critical checks for your design.

Why ClearCalcs?

Frustration to Flow

See how ClearCalcs transforms structural calculations from a tedious, error-prone chore into an efficient, stress-free process.

With spreadsheets and clunky software

Frustration, fuss, and fragile formulas—the old way of engineering calculations that holds you back

Struggle with endless spreadsheets and custom formulas.

Building codes change, but outdated software and spreadsheets don’t.

Triple-check and verify manual input at every turn.

Old software feels like a maze, with unclear settings, limited templates, and rigid interfaces.

With ClearCalcs

Effortless, efficient engineering calculations at your fingertips.

100+ pre-built calculators for different materials.

Every calculation comply with the latest codes and standards.

Forget the worry of “black box” calculations; verify calculators with inline formulas, codes, and checks.

Intuitive tools built to your workflow, plus unmatched customer support.

How It Works

Your code-compliant calculator

Tired of complex calculations? ClearCalcs Calculator Library keeps it simple, secure and code-compliant – so you can calculate with confidence.

Save time with ready-to-use templates for wood, steel, and concrete

ClearCalcs offers an extensive library of easy-to-use calculators for beams, columns, and footings, designed to make structural calculations simpler and faster.

Choose from a wide range of pre-configured beam and column options, complete with automatic member sizing, so you can quickly reach reliable designs and reduce rework.

Beams

Columns

Foundations

Walls

Loads

Dynamically track your load paths from roof to foundation

No need to copy and paste reactions between calculations! If the top calculator's reactions change, the loads being inherited onto the lower calculator will update automatically. This includes all loads such as dead, live, snow, seismic, and wind.

Submit professional reports for permit review

ClearCalcs is not only easy to use, but also easy to check! All calculations follow an easy to understand traffic light check system, with multiple levels of detail available giving you the choice of printing every step of the calculation and all code and standard references, or simply a compact, one-page print out.

Report heading includes your project name and address

Easily upload your organization logo for a professional report

Use custom PDF upload to merge additional documents to your structural calculations

Download a sample report

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Cold-Formed Steel Member (Design Only) Calculator to AS/NZS 4600:2018