Best Structural Steelbook Apps

4.7(6 ratings)

$4.99

Access a comprehensive reference for structural steel shapes, including multiple AISC library versions. Easily switch between imperial and metric units, sort sections, and perform quick searches. Print or share section properties and cross-sections.

Steel Profiles by Matteo Rossi

Steel Section Properties

Strong Contender

4.7(269 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Access a vast library of steel section properties for structural engineers and construction professionals. Browse over 5,000 steel shapes across international standards, compare profiles, and calculate weights. Includes advanced filtering and unit conversion tools.

[steel shapes] by David Homes

Decades' worth of steel data

Worth Considering

by Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited

4.8😊(113 ratings)

$4.99

Access decades of steel shape data with this app. It provides a vast library of structural steel databases, including current and historical AISC versions, with properties, design values, and unit conversion capabilities.

What We Love

👍 Very handy and useful
👍 Essential for steel business
👍 Quick reference tool
👍 Like a pocket steel manual
👍 Easy and quick to use
👍 Contains hard-to-find Ibeams/wide flanges
👍 Faster than carrying the steel manual
👍 Well-designed and simple
👍 Worth the price
👍 Clear, easy, and handy
👍 Use it every day
👍 Good app, nice to see previous editions
👍 Worth the price
👍 Best, smartest app
👍 Good database
👍 Saves a lot of time
👍 Helpful for blacksmith/welding
👍 Easy to use, updated often
👍 Outstanding info at fingertips
👍 Fixes HSS crash problem
👍 Convenient, not carrying books
👍 Good value
👍 Thorough and easy to use
👍 Friendly customer service
👍 Great to have it all at hand
👍 Well-made, performing database
👍 Extensive library
👍 Great tool, highly recommended
👍 Fantastic library of steel shapes
👍 Worth every penny
👍 Constantly improving app
👍 Handy for meetings
👍 Super handy to have
👍 Access to all AISC shapes
👍 Great job, has all data from books
👍 Best app for steel ref
👍 Thank you

Room to Improve

👎 Not perfect, but close
👎 Only for America, not Australia
👎 Missing some sizes
👎 Only contains shapes, not flat stock
👎 Fuzzy current images
👎 No design formulas or calculation capability
👎 Lacks pipe for API specs

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[steel shapes] canada

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