This practical guide for structural engineers explores lateral load-resisting systems for Australian homes. From wind load calculations to design strategies, ensure structural integrity and compliance with Australian Standards.

Learn how to calculate wind loads accurately to AS/NZ 1170.2:2021. This guide covers steps, formulas & software for simplified compliance.

Learn the essentials of accurately describing building loads and combinations to Australian and New Zealand Standards with worked examples.

Explore the critical role of live load patterning in structural analysis and learn how ClearCalcs simplifies the process of determining live load patterns with our practical tools.

This article provides an example that highlights the significance of wind load by considering a case study of a residential structure and calculating wind loads using manual hand calculations and wind load calculator software.

Learn how engineers calculate wind loads for MWFRS and components and cladding system per ASCE 7-16.

In this article, we will explore the approach to analyzing portal frames with hand calculations and FEA-based software like ClearCalcs’ Portal Frame Analysis Wizard to showcase how you can accomplish complex analyses in a matter of minutes, saving valuable time and resources.

This article will explore the basics of portal frame structure design, including the different types, factors we need to consider in the design phase, and the applicable codes and standards in the United States.

Understand Creep Deflection Calculation in Structural Design | Learn about creep deflection and its impact on structural elements. Discover how to account for creep deflection in your design calculations to ensure long-term stability and performance.

ASD and LRFD Calculations | Understand the difference between Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods in structural engineering calculations.

This article aims to give a general overview of the concept of a load path and why it is important in structural design.

This article discusses the approach to analyzing and designing a steel roof truss by providing a typical case study and comparing various tools commonly used to analyze truss design.

In this article, we will explore what load tributary width is, why it is important in structural design, and how it is calculated. We will also provide examples of load width calculations in residential structural design.

This article provides an example of seismic load calculation of the residential building to the ASCE 7-16.

In this blog post, we look at the different types of residential roof trusses and their advantages for various applications in residential design.

This blog article provides an overview of trusses, explores their different types, explains how they work, and discusses their benefits and limitations when designing safe and secure frames for houses.

When designing a residential project, it's important to take into account the risk of an earthquake and how it could affect the building. Here we discuss some of the effects earthquakes can have and how you can plan for them.

This article discusses the procedure for calculating seismic loads in residential buildings using the linear static approach in Chapters 11 and 12 of the ASCE 7-16.