Steelcalc Software Releases

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Updates depend on the licence you have purchased. Updates listed under 'Library Multi Test System' are for licences ending in 0000, and those listed under Library EN(ETA) are for licences ending in 9001. There are other licences where none of these library updates apply, but the software itself is still updated. Some licenses (Own Product) only show certain manufacturer product updates, so some of the changes listed below may not apply to those licences.

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19th September 2025

Steelcalc Version 7.2.3 | Library 128 Release 1

  • Software Changes
    • Updated - The Steelcalc Specials Calculator has been modified to give a cleaner look. Please read the Steelcalc Help file for more information.
    • New - The Specials Calculator has been added to 4 sided Flats.
    • New - The ability to use Compression or Tension loadings for Wind Braced or Flats has been added.
  • Library Changes
    • MTBS
      • Intumescent Range
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Optima 500 - Change to loading data.
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Optima 510 - Change to loading data.
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 320 FD - Change to loading data.
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 400 FD - Change to loading data.
    • EN(ETA)
      • Full Range
        • Updated all product certification where required.

24th June 2025

Steelcalc Version 7.2.2 | Library 127 Release 1

  • Software Changes
    • New - Steelcalc version 7.2.2 now includes the facility to use weight calculations in steel sections.
    • Due to the new Weight facility a new Steelcalc project format is required. This will happen automatically when opening the Steelcalc project.
    • All Steelcalc steel sizes have been updated with a kg/m value.
    • All Steelcalc steel sizes have been checked and where needed new dimensions have been inputted. In some cases this has changed the A/V value.
    • Several steel sizes have been deleted and many new ones added.
    • This version of Steelcalc version 7.2.2 contains the latest changes as shown in the Yellow Book 6 - Volume 1 Edition
  • Library Changes
    • MTBS
      • Intumescent Range
        • New Product - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 60SB QD - White Solvent based Intumescent
        • New Product - Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 90SB QD - White Solvent based Intumescent
        • Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5062 - Change to loading data.
        • Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5090 - Change to loading data.
        • Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 1200WF - Changes loading data.
    • EN(ETA)
      • Full Range
        • Updated all product certification where required.

14th April 2025

Steelcalc Version 7.2.1 | Library 126 Release 1

  • Software Changes
    • This version of Steelcalc version 7.2.1 contains the latest changes as shown in the Yellow Book 6 - Volume 1 Edition
  • Library Changes
    • MTBS
      • Intumescent Range
        • New Product - Hempel UK Limited - Hempacore AQ - Water Borne White Intumescent
        • New Product - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Optima 510 - Water Borne White Intumescent
        • New Product - Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 320 FD - Solvent Borne White Intumescent
        • Bollom Fire Protection - Brosteel Ultra 60 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
        • Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5062 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
        • Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX5090 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
        • Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6002 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
        • Sherwin Williams - Firetex FX6010 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Optima 500 - Changes loading data.
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 315 FD - Changes loading data.
        • Hempel UK Limited - Hempafire Pro 400 FD - Changes loading data.
        • International Paint limited - Interchar 212 - Changes loading data. Updated Certifire Certificate no longer shows I/H sections.
        • International Paint limited - Interchar 3120 - Changes loading data.
        • Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC801-120 - Changes loading data.
        • Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC802 - Change to Certifire Certification details.
        • Tremco CPG UK Limited - Nullifire SC901/902 - Changes loading data.
        • Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 1200HPE - Changes loading data.
        • Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited - SteelMaster 60SB - Changes loading data.
    • EN(ETA)
      • Full Range
        • Updated all product certification where required.
    • Deleted Products
      • Hempel UK Limited - Hempacore One.

31st January 2025

Steelcalc Version 7.2.0 | Library 125 Release 1

  • Software Changes
    • This version of Steelcalc version 7.2 contains the latest changes as shown in the Yellow Book 6 - Volume 1 Edition
    • The 5th Edition of Yellow Book gave different critical temperatures for both BS 5950 and Eurocode design standards in addition to the building occupancy type and section profile type. It was felt that these recommendations were complicated and open to misinterpretation. Therefore, a simpler approach has been adopted in this new version.
  • Library Changes
    • MTBS
      • Intumescent Range
        • Updated all product certification where required.
    • EN(ETA)
      • Full Range
        • Updated all product certification where required.

 

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