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Steel Shapes is a reference tool for structural engineers and professionals that digitizes the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) structural steel databases. It provides access to over 18,000 steel entries across 18 libraries, including historic and current versions, replacing the need for physical reference manuals.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Structural engineers, steel industry professionals, and construction personnel.
What does it look like?
Key features
Provides access to current (v14.1), previous, and historic AISC structural steel databases.
Includes all geometrical, mechanical, design, and detailing properties for every structural shape.
Allows one-touch conversion between imperial and metric units, including section designations and beam gages.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
David Homes
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Competitive landscape for [steel shapes]
How's the Reference market?
The rivals identified
By Matteo Rossi
Both applications target structural engineers and construction professionals by providing digital access to AISC steel shape databases, creating direct competition for professional reference utility.
- Steel Shapes provides 18,000 entries across 18 libraries, including historic data, exceeding the rival's database scope.
- Steel Shapes maintains a 4.8 rating, while the rival holds a 3.0 rating due to hardware compatibility issues.
- Steel Shapes operates on a paid model, whereas the rival offers a free, ad-supported or feature-limited experience.
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Key takeaways for [steel shapes]
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This app serves as a portable, high-utility digital alternative to the traditional printed AISC Steel Manual.
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