ShapeBook 2009 is a versatile productivity tool for commercial and industrial steel design, engineering, estimating, detailing, fabrication, and erection. ShapeBook is based on the AISC Steel Construction Manual 13th Edition plus the addition of large pipe sizes, small bar size materials, plate, flat bar, round bar, and square bar. ShapeBook is a powerful structural steel estimating and quick reference tool for steel industry professionals. The dimensions and design properties are displayed in ShapeBooks' corresponding display tabs. ShapeBook uses AISC criteria for determining the approximate detailing dimensions in fractional inches. The Design properties are shown in decimal format according to the tool tip definition available by hovering over any of the values.
New Features in ShapeBook 2009:
* AISC Steel Construction Manual 13th Edition data plus large pipe sizes, and small bar size materials.
* Support for plate, flat bar, round bar, and square bar.
* Calculator material List tab for estimating the cost of steel, and coatings.
* Updated Help System with all new features well documented.
* Toolbar command that windows task switches to the last application to have focus.
* The hierarchical shape selection list is now sorted from smallest to largest material sizes.
* Bar sized materials, plate, flat bar, round bar, and square bar do not include all design properties.
* New 30 day Trial of 2D3DSteel 2009 included.
