Section and Material Reference Databases
Section and Material Reference Databases
Efficient structural design depends on quick, reliable access to standard section properties and material data.
ENERCALC includes built-in databases covering a wide range of commonly used structural materials and sections:
• Hot-rolled steel section properties per AISC 360
• Sawn lumber and glulam section properties and reference design values per NDS
• Engineered wood product section properties and reference design values (LVL, PSL, etc.) from select manufacturers
• Concrete masonry unit (CMU) data per ASTM C90 and NCMA TEK 14-1B
• Load combinations (ASD and LRFD) per ASCE 7 and the IBC
• Block and geogrid system data from select industry vendors
The interface also includes tools for browsing, selecting, and customizing database content. Users can define custom entries for non-standard sections and materials to meet project-specific requirements, and frequently used items can be marked as favorites to streamline access to the shapes and materials they need most often.
