Terms & engineering disclaimer
Important limitations for calculators, section data, articles and games.
Educational and preliminary use
SteelNomic calculators, section tables, articles and games are provided for general education and preliminary estimating. They are not design certification, structural adequacy verification, welding procedure qualification, procurement quantities or professional engineering advice for a specific project.
Calculator limitations
Calculations use nominal geometry and the assumptions stated on each page. Rolling and manufacturing tolerances, fabrication allowances, weld reinforcement beyond the stated model, coating losses beyond the stated factor and material variability may cause real quantities to differ. Weld calculators estimate metal quantity, not strength. Painting calculators estimate surface and paint volume, not system suitability.
Section data
Published section properties are reproduced from cited sources and verified by recomputation, but sources themselves may contain errors and standards are revised. Computed hollow-section properties use nominal geometry. Always confirm against the governing standard edition, mill documents and supplier availability.
Independent verification
Users must verify all outputs against current codes, approved specifications, manufacturer data and review by a qualified engineer before any design, procurement, fabrication or construction decision.
Independence
SteelNomic is an independent personal initiative. It does not offer quotations, fabrication, supply, tendering or consulting services, and is not affiliated with any employer, client or steel company. Game scenarios and figures are fictional and illustrative.
Intellectual property
Site text, design, calculation engine and branding are the property of SteelNomic. Standards are referenced by number for identification; no standard text is reproduced.
Availability
The service is provided "as is", without guarantee of uninterrupted availability or fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent permitted by law.
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