Comparison

KC Mesh Formula vs Structural Engineering Suite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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KC Mesh Formula

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KC Mesh formula App relates to Civil Engineering and Instrumentation. More specifically by installing this App, your iPhone/iPad device will act like a portable and mini electronic device to calculate steel rod length in civil construction. This App is based on the KC's formula invented by Professor Karam Chand Gupta of Chandigarh University, India. This is the first time that such an App has been launched that can calculate the quantity of steel bar placed in mesh form in circular, slab or dome. Abstract - When the steel reinforcement is placed in mesh form in a circular concrete slab at the base or spherical dome at the top in overhead service reservoir or any other structure, it is difficult to estimate/measure the total quantity of steel that would be needed or have been placed. For the purpose of calculating the total length of the steel bars, at present, the practice is – the length of each bar is measured and then added up. This is a tiresome and time-consuming process. I have derived a mathematical formula with the help of which we can calculate in one line the total quantity of steel that will be needed in a circular slab or spherical dome. This will not only make the process easy and time saving but also avoids error in making entries and calculations. About KC:- Karam Chand Gupta (born 5 August 1952) is working as an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Gharuan (Mohali), India. He came into the limelight after inventing civil formulas recognized worldwide. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil from Guru Nanakdev Engineering College, Ludhiana in 1975. He worked for 33 years in the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Chandigarh, Punjab, India and retired from there as a Superintending Engineer. After retirement, he started working as an Assistant Professor / Academic Coordinator at Chandigarh University. After a few months keeping in view his interest, the university deputed him to look after the research work. He derived a formula named KC’s Mesh Formula that has been accepted worldwide and he attended many conferences thereafter in India and abroad. With the help of this formula, one can calculate the quantity of steel bars placed in the circular concrete slab, in the spherical dome or in any other irregular shaped geometry within seconds. On September 3, 2015, he went to Bangkok to present his formula at an International Conference organized by the International Institute of Engineers and Researchers. In this conference, he acted as Technical Session Chair also. A patent on this formula has also been filed on 30.03.2016. He also invented the Ellipse Formula to draw Ellipse on the ground for elliptical structures for which the patent has also been filed. He is a life member of the Institute of Engineers, Kolkata, India (M035337), the Indian Water Works Association, Mumbai, India (LM 02253) and The Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi (LM 96416).

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Structural Engineering Suite

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Structural Engineer Hub is a complete structural engineering platform that combines professional calculators, animated simulators, a full learning curriculum, and field assessment tools in one app. Whether you're an engineering student mastering statics and steel design, a practicing engineer running a quick beam check on site, or an inspector documenting a structure's condition, Structural Engineer Hub puts the essentials in your pocket — and it works offline. The app is organized into two modules. Buy only what you need, or get both in a discounted bundle. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S TOOLKIT • Beam calculator — UDL, point, and off-center loads • Column calculator — Euler buckling + yield • Structure assessment for houses, bridges, buildings, and walls • ASCE 7-22 load combination generator • Full SI ↔ Imperial unit converter • Digital inspection checklist with scoring • Camera capture for condition documentation • Sample problems and a materials library STRUCTURAL LEARNING STUDIO • 7-module structured curriculum • 8 animated simulators (beam, column, seismic, wind, and more) • LRFD / ACI / ASCE 7 Quick Calc Hub • Guided projects with step-by-step instructions • Drawing gallery of structural illustrations • Searchable reference library • Lesson bookmarks, personal notes, and progress tracking WHY YOU'LL USE IT • Works offline — no account, no internet required • One-time purchases — no subscriptions, ever • Buy a single module or unlock everything with the bundle • Grounded in ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI engineering standards • Built for real engineering work, from the classroom to the field From study to site, Structural Engineer Hub is the structural toolkit you'll actually keep on your phone. Disclaimer: This app is an independent educational and reference tool. Calculator results are approximations for preliminary and educational use only and must be verified by a licensed professional engineer before any design or construction decision. ASCE, AISC, ACI, and all related standards and trademarks are the property of their respective organizations; this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

Screenshots

KC Mesh Formula4 screens
Structural Engineering Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KC Mesh Formula at none against Structural Engineering Suite's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Structural Engineering Suite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. KC Mesh Formula asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
KC Mesh Formula versus Structural Engineering Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKC Mesh FormulaStructural Engineering Suite
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmit GuptaYuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

None

KC Mesh Formula

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Structural Engineering Suite

One-time3
  • Structural Learning Studio$4.99
  • Structural Engineer's Toolkit$4.99
  • All Modules Bundle$6.99

Questions

Is KC Mesh Formula free?
KC Mesh Formula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Structural Engineering Suite free?
Structural Engineering Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KC Mesh Formula or Structural Engineering Suite have ads?
Neither KC Mesh Formula nor Structural Engineering Suite shows ads.

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