Equivalent inputs Geometry, materials, actions, restraints, design parameters and code assumptions are aligned between the compared calculations.
Independent comparisons Results are checked against recognised software, published examples, hand calculations or another suitable engineering method.
Visible evidence Published studies show the adopted assumptions, inputs, calculation results and observed agreement so the comparison can be reviewed.
FEAKalc 3D Finite element analysis Published Frame, truss and shell verification Direct comparison studies between FEAKalc 3D and ETABS using equivalent geometry, material properties, boundary conditions and loading. 2D frames 3D frames Truss structures Shell elements View verification series Open FEAKalc 3D
Post-tensioned concrete Published PTKalc analysis and design Published benchmark studies comparing PTKalc with RAPT for reinforced and post-tensioned continuous beams, including structural analysis, prestress actions, ultimate design and long-term deformation. Reinforced concrete Rectangular PT sections Flanged PT sections Prestress loading Cracked-section deflection View verification series Open PTKalc
AS 3600 concrete design In progress Reinforced concrete Independent design checks covering common reinforced-concrete members and foundation applications designed to AS 3600. Pad footings Columns Beams Simplified walls View verification series Open applications: Columns · Pad footing · Beam · Simplified wall
AS 3700 masonry design In progress Masonry Verification of masonry wall calculations, design assumptions and member capacities against independent calculation methods. Non-reinforced masonry Reinforced masonry Slenderness Capacity checks View verification series Open MasonryKalc
Strut-and-tie modelling In progress Discontinuity regions and STM Verification studies for reinforced-concrete discontinuity regions using transparent strut-and-tie models and capacity checks. Walls Corbels Coupling beams Pile caps Diamond models View verification series Open applications: Wall · Corbel · Coupling beam · Pile cap · Diamond
Steel member design Planned Open and hollow steel sections Planned verification of steel member calculations for commonly used open sections and structural hollow sections. I-sections PFC sections CHS RHS and SHS Verification studies planned
1 Propose a verification Select an RKALC application and a suitable engineering example or benchmark.
2 Complete an independent comparison Document the inputs, assumptions, calculation method and comparison results.
3 Submit the study for review Approved studies may be published within the RKALC Verification Library.