Concrete wall calculator updates – AS 3600 fire resistance, load combos, and usability improvements

This video walks through key updates to the Concrete Wall Calculator for Australia, based on real-world customer feedback. These improvements are designed to enhance both usability and code compliance with AS3600.

🔧 What’s new in this update:
Thickness units switched to mm: More intuitive input for typical wall dimensions.
New fire resistance & environmental section: Automatically checks axis distance and wall thickness based on fire resistance period and wall position (one or two sides).
Real-time validation: Get instant feedback if your wall design doesn’t meet AS3600 fire performance requirements.
Load combination analysis: Introduced a new load case input section, replacing direct design loads with calculated combinations.
Double vs. single reinforcement logic: Dynamic reinforcement options based on wall thickness, improving design flexibility and structural optimization.
Improved cover check logic: Ensures fire resistance compliance when using double reinforcement.

These updates streamline the concrete wall design process for Australian engineers while ensuring conformance to modern code expectations.

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