Ensure comprehensive concrete wall analysis. The calculator can handle combined axial (compression or tension), in-plane shear, and bending moment loads on your wall. This means you can confidently check your wall design under all key load cases in one place, instead of juggling multiple tools or manual calculations.

Select the optimal design approach per AS 3600:2018. The tool automatically determines whether your wall qualifies for the simplified method outlined in AS 3600 or needs to be treated with the column design method (AS 3600 Section 10). This intelligent switching ensures that each wall is designed with the correct procedure, giving you accurate results without having to manually choose methods.

Easily define bar sizes, spacing, and mesh reinforcement. You have full control over horizontal and vertical reinforcement inputs – specify your preferred rebar diameters and spacing, or even utilize standard mesh sheets. The calculator checks your reinforcement layout against code requirements (like minimum steel areas and spacing limits), so you can optimize your design while staying within AS 3600's detailing rules.

Ensure compliance with AS 3600 Clause 11.6 for shear. The ClearCalcs concrete wall calculator rigorously evaluates the wall's in-plane shear capacity and compares it against the limits set by Clause 11.6 of AS 3600:2018. This verification gives you peace of mind that your wall can resist lateral loads (wind or seismic) without shear failure, and that it meets the Australian code's safety criteria.

Automatically switch to column design when required. If your wall is too slender or heavily loaded to use the simplified wall method, the calculator seamlessly transitions to designing it as a column per AS 3600 Section 10 (compression member design). This means even in borderline cases where a wall must be treated like a column, you'll get a proper design check without needing to start a separate calculation – ensuring no scenario is overlooked.

Ensure complete confidence in your calculations. With ClearCalcs’ reference mode, you can see detailed step-by-step calculations, including all formulas, assumptions, and code references. This feature helps you verify every design decision, making it easier to review, validate, and document your work for internal checks or regulatory submissions. Whether you need to demonstrate compliance to AS 3600 or simply want a deeper understanding of the underlying calculations, reference mode ensures your designs are fully transparent and backed by engineering rigor.