Steel Construction

Planning calculators for steel construction — estimates from industry-style inputs.

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Calculate total steel tonnage from beam and column counts, weights, and lengths for quantity takeoff estimates.

Check bolted moment connection capacity per AISC including bolt shear, required bolt count, end plate thickness, and pass/fail adequacy.

Select a steel joist designation per SJI K-Series tables based on span, tributary width, and loading conditions.

Calculate metal deck sheet count, shear studs, pour stop, and material weight for composite or roof deck installations.

Estimate total installed structural steel cost including material, fabrication, erection, connections, and miscellaneous metals.

Plan steel erection duration, crane picks per day, crew sizing, and crane utilization based on tonnage, piece count, and crane capacity.

Calculate spray-applied fireproofing material volume, weight, bag count, and cost for cementitious or fiber-type SFRM applications.

Calculate abrasive media, primer quantities, labor hours, and cost for steel surface preparation and coating per SSPC standards.

Estimate miscellaneous metals tonnage and cost for handrails, stairs, embed plates, and loose lintels in steel construction projects.

Estimate shop drawing review hours, complexity score, turnaround time, and recommended checker level based on piece count and project details.