Structural Engineering lite vs IC Mix Design
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Structural Engineering lite
This app provides engineers with essential structural formulas and calculations for civil construction projects. It offers instant results, demand/capacity checks, and a built-in database of materials and sections, all accessible on mobile devices.
- 59 structural formulas (AISC/ACI)
- Instant demand/capacity checks
- Built-in AISC section database
- Material and code references
- USCS & SI unit support
- Pass/Fail visual indicator
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Structural Engineering Calculator delivers 59 AISC and ACI structural formulas with instant results, demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references — all in one app. Whether you’re on site, in the office, or reviewing drawings, every calculation you need is in your pocket. 59 STRUCTURAL FORMULAS COLUMNS Critical Ratio (Cc), Effective Length Factor (K), Slenderness Ratio (KL/r), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr less than Cc), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr greater than Cc), Safety Factor, Maximum Axial Load. BEAMS Shear Capacity of Flexural Members, Allowable Bending Stress (Compact and Noncompact), Moment Gradient Factor (Cb), Allowable Flange Bending Stress, Plastic Moment (Mp), Lateral Unbraced Lengths (Lp and Lr), Limiting Buckling Moment (Mr), Nominal Moment (Mn), Critical Elastic Moment (Mcr), Allowable Shear Stress, Beam Deflection for UDL and Point Load. BASE PLATES Base Plate Area, Plate Thickness, Bearing Pressure, Flange and Web Thickness, Plate Dimensions N and B. COMPOSITE BEAMS Horizontal Shear for Concrete and Steel, Number of Shear Connectors, Transformed Section Properties, Modular Ratio, Elastic Neutral Axis. CONNECTIONS Allowable Shear with Tension Field Action, Allowable Bearing Stress for Rollers and Rockers, Axial Stress for Concentrated Loads, Allowable Bearing Stress on Fasteners, Number of Shear Connectors, Total Horizontal Shear. AISC CODE REFERENCES Every formula links directly to AISC/ACI clauses — AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, and AISC Design Guide 3. PASS / FAIL CHECK Instant visual adequacy check with demand/capacity ratio — green for PASS, red for FAIL. AISC SECTION PICKER Browse W-shapes (AISC 15th Edition) and auto-fill section properties instantly. REFERENCE TAB Built-in library with W-sections (W4–W44), ASTM materials (A36, A992, A572, A500, A325, A490, F1554), weld electrodes, concrete grades, and codes. USCS & SI UNITS Switch anytime between inches/ksi and mm/MPa with automatic conversion. All section and material data included. Supports both USCS and SI units. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. Pay once — no subscriptions. References: AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition, AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC Design Guide 3.
IC Mix Design
This tool revolutionizes concrete mix design using the absolute volume method for civil engineers and concrete professionals. It offers efficient and accurate calculations, saving time and money with an intuitive interface and advanced algorithms.
- Absolute volume method for concrete mix design
- Efficient and accurate calculations
- Save and share calculations
- Database of aggregates, cement, water, and admixtures
- Intuitive user interface
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Introducing the latest, revolutionary concrete calculator that will change the absolute volume method for concrete mix design – a game-changer for all civil engineers, concrete specifiers, concrete producers, precast concrete production, concrete finishers, and concrete contractors. Our cutting-edge concrete calculator provides a more efficient and accurate way of calculating concrete mix design, saving you valuable time and money in the process. With this innovative tool, you can easily calculate the amount of concrete needed for any project with just a few clicks. What sets our concrete calculator apart is its use of the absolute volume method, which takes into account the properties of both the aggregates and cement to determine the correct mix. This method eliminates the guesswork involved in traditional methods, which can lead to costly errors and inconsistencies in the final product. Our concrete calculator is easy to use, with a clean and intuitive interface that ensures accurate results every time. Thanks to its advanced algorithms and powerful processing capabilities, you can rely on our calculator to provide you with the most precise mix design possible. But that's not all. Our concrete calculator also offers a range of other features designed to make your life easier, including the ability to save and share your calculations, as well as access to a comprehensive database of aggregates, cement, water, and admixtures. In summary, our concrete calculator is a must-have tool for anyone involved in the concrete industry. It offers a revolutionary new way to calculate concrete mix design that is more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective than traditional methods. So why wait? Try our concrete calculator today and experience the difference for yourself! Here are links to our privacy policy and terms of use: - Privacy policy: https://www.intelligent-concrete.com/privacy-policy-calculator-app/ terms#privacy - Terms of use: https://www.intelligent-concrete.com/terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IC Mix Design at 5.0 against Structural Engineering lite's 4.2. IC Mix Design also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Structural Engineering lite's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Structural Engineering lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IC Mix Design sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IC Mix Design holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structural Engineering lite has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Structural Engineering lite | IC Mix Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | V PUGAZHENTHI | Intelligent Concrete, LLC |
Customer experience
Structural Engineering lite
IC Mix Design
In-app purchases
Structural Engineering lite
- Structural Engineering Calc.$5.99
IC Mix Design
- Pro Access (Quarterly)$2.993 Months
- Pro Access (yearly)$9.991 Year
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