Terms & engineering disclaimers

Educational purpose

SteelNomic calculators and articles are provided for general educational and preliminary estimation purposes. They do not constitute design certification, structural adequacy verification or professional engineering advice for a specific project.

Calculator limitations

Geometric tools use idealized sections, nominal dimensions and user-defined density. They may omit manufacturing tolerances, radii, weld reinforcement, material variability and other project-specific conditions. Painting area calculations are purely geometric and do not calculate coatings consumption or required film thickness. Weld calculations estimate deposited metal and not weld strength, acceptance or code compliance.

Independent review

Users must verify outputs against current codes, approved specifications, manufacturer data and qualified engineering review before any design, procurement, fabrication or construction decision.

Content and intellectual property

Original site copy, branding and source materials remain subject to applicable intellectual-property rights. No third-party product or standard is endorsed unless explicitly identified.

Availability

The service is supplied “as is” without a guarantee of uninterrupted availability or fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Review this wording with legal counsel before commercial launch.