CalcSteel is a browser-based structural steel design and analysis
platform. No installation, no plugins — open your browser and start
modeling.
Core capabilities:
• Full 3D CAD editor with smart snaps and precise dimensional input
• 640+ steel profiles (AISC, Eurocode EN, NBR/Gerdau, IS 808)
• Parametric generators for portal frames, warehouses, trusses,
and lattice columns
• 6-DOF finite element analysis solver
• Member verification against 5 international design codes
(AISC 360, Eurocode 3, NBR 8800, AS 4100, IS 800)
• Axial, shear, and moment diagrams
• PDF export with company branding
Built for structural engineers, small firms, and students who need
professional-grade tools without $3,000–$15,000/year license fees.
Free tier includes the full 3D editor with no login required.
Pro plans start at $9/month.
Available in 6 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Arabic, and Bengali.