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SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (April 2026)

Our April updates are live! This month includes new features […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (March 2026)

Our March updates are live, with several changes driven by […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (February 2026)

When’s the last time you browsed the full SkyCiv Quick […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (January 2026)

Happy New Year from the SkyCiv Team! We hope you […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (December 2025)

We got a fresh round of updates this month to […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (November 2025)

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (October 2025)

Welcome to our October product updates. This month’s highlight is […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (September 2025)

Welcome to our monthly SkyCiv updates! As the new season […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (August 2025)

Welcome to this month’s SkyCiv product updates! While it’s summer […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (July 2025)

Welcome to this month’s product updates! Alongside improvements across multiple […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (May 2025)

Welcome to our product updates in May 2025! This month, […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (April 2025)

Welcome to our product updates in April 2025! Take a […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (March 2025)

Welcome to our product updates in March 2025! Let’s dive […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (February 2025)

Welcome to our product updates for February 2025! This month […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (January 2025)

Case Study: Nestle Purina Montfort – Dryer Expansion

SkyCiv and its modules are a powerful set of tools […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (November 2024)

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (October 2024)

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (September 2024)

Welcome to our latest software updates! This month, we’re excited […]

SkyCiv Monthly Highlights (August 2024)

Welcome to our latest software updates! This month, we’re excited […]

Case Study: High School Engineering Education with SkyCiv

Case Study: St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace An innovative Engineering […]

Introducing SkyCiv Quick Design

Enhanced Foundation Design through FEA Integration

SkyCiv is thrilled to launch another upgrade for the Foundation […]

Unveil the SkyCiv Load Generator v2

The SkyCiv Load Generator just got a new look! For […]

Automated Drawings with SkyCiv Structural 3D!

S3D to Drawings in Seconds! It’s no secret that generating […]

Understanding the Relationship and Needs between Structural & Mechanical Engineering

In any construction project, two disciplines stand out for their […]

Structural Dynamics and Vibration Analysis in Beam Design

Structural dynamics and vibration analysis play a crucial role in […]

Sandbox Solar Custom Solutions

API Case Study: QuickFrames AutoDesigner

About QuickFrames USA QuickFrames USA manufactures steel components for the […]

Foundation Design Update: 3D graphics and CSA code

Since its first release last 2019, there have been numerous […]

Introducing Our New Release: Beam Dimensions

Beam Dimensions – A Free Resource for Engineers If you […]

Case Study: SkyCiv and Python Programming for Structural Analysis of Planar Frames

Retaining Wall Update: Design Checks Added

Software Spotlight: Advanced Features in SkyCiv Beam

As one of our most popular products, SkyCiv is dedicated […]

Introducing Section FEA Stress Analysis

SkyCiv is pleased to launch our Section FEA stress analysis […]

SkyCiv-VIKTOR integration: Build FEA powered web apps in an instant

The SkyCiv-VIKTOR integration makes building web apps against the SkyCiv […]

What are the impacts we have as engineers on CO2 emissions?

As many of us may know, climate change is a […]

Introducing SkyCiv Mobile Frame

A quick-start tutorial for SkyCiv Structural 3D – Part 1

So you’ve tried 3D analysis software before and ended up […]

API Case Study: Automating Solar Mounting Designs

Today we got to sit down with Travis Jordan, President […]

Integrating Google Sheets with the SkyCiv API

Mass Timber As a Sustainable Building Material

SkyCiv Releases Retaining Wall Design Software

SkyCiv’s Retaining Wall software has arrived! We’re glad to offer […]

Introducing SkyCiv to Hypar for Generative Design

SkyCiv Brings Structural Design to the Hypar platform Here at […]

Structural Engineers and Embodied Carbon

Structural Design Coursework in the US

This article is the follow-up to the first article on […]

SkyCiv’s Commitment to Your Security

Cloud Software presents endless benefits over traditional desktop software alternatives. […]

How does the SkyCiv Feature Set Compare to Traditional software?

Whenever a structural engineer is evaluating new software, the inevitable […]

Asymmetrical Sections: Everything You Need to Know

A Guide to Story Drift

Structural Analysis Coursework in the US

In the United States, there is a growing trend of […]

SkyCiv Renderer gets an upgrade

Among one the most notable improvements made to SkyCiv Structural […]

How long does it take to learn SkyCiv Structural 3D? (with stats)

Learning new software can often be a long and uncomfortable […]

Supercharging the Design Process with SkyCiv for Grasshopper

Engineers love efficiency, there is no doubt about that. When […]

Everything You Need to Know about Cross Laminated Timber

Mass Timber is something that has been around for a […]

SkyCiv Releases Base Plate Design Software for US, Australia and European Design Standards

It’s finally here! SkyCiv’s Base Plate design module, which has […]

Structural Engineers’ Dependents & Care; 2020 NCSEA SE3 Survey

Following up on our previous articles on Structural Engineer Performance […]

Structural Engineer Performance Reviews; 2020 NCSEA SE3 Survey

Structural Engineer Work-Life Balance during COVID-19; 2020 NCSEA SE3 Survey

2020 was an interesting and challenging year for everyone, including […]

Professional Engineering Licensure Around the World

While there are different definitions of what an “engineer” is, […]

Building My First API Solution – SkyCiv on Hypar for Conceptual Design

On joining SkyCiv a few months ago I was keen […]

The New SkyCiv Beam

The original SkyCiv Beam has just had a complete rebuild, […]

Case Study: Personal Hill Climb Racecar by John Morey

For John Morey, a lifelong interest in hill climb race […]

Structural Engineering Firms’ R&D Spending Recommendations

Structural Engineering is an industry that, relative to other industries, […]

Types of Mass Timber Products

Announcing the New SkyCiv for Excel Plugin

Industry Insight: Light Weight Technology with Gordon from G.W.Bartlett and Associates

Case Study: Cantilevered Solar Array Prototype by MT Solar

In this featured project, MT Solar, a mounting solutions specialist […]

Announcing the Release of the New SkyCiv API

Announcing the Release of the new SkyCiv API It’s official […]

API Case Study – Automating Platform Design

Removing the Black Box for Structural Engineers

We’ve all been there before. You’re working on a project […]

Design Automation for Structural Engineers

3 Case Studies of how SkyCiv is supporting Online Education

Industry Insight: Mass Timber with Jeremy from Lam-Wood Systems

What Makes Good Structural Engineering Software?

Programming in Structural Engineering: Why it’s becoming an essential skill

Code is extremely powerful. Well-written code can replicate the same […]

How to Build your Network as a Structural Engineer

Even though most structural engineering tasks are centered on individual […]

Tall Building Foundation Design

Case Study: The Dream Project by Entech Innovative Engineering

Plate Analysis Upgrades to S3D

5 Software Pain Points that Every Structural Engineer Has

4 Actionable Tips to Advance your Engineering Career

Case Study: How Struct-Sure Limited Designed a House with 18ft high Glazed Windows

SkyCiv + Microsoft Teams Integration

How Cloud Software Offers Better Customer Support

List of Structural Engineering Conferences around the World

Events, Conferences, and Conventions all have a common intention: to […]

5 Structural Engineering Events in the United States

SkyCiv Releases Cold-Formed Steel Design: AISI S100 and AS4600

Moment Distribution Method Hand Calculations for Indeterminate Beams

McKinsey Report: Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative

Case Study: Stanford University

Stanford University School of Engineering is one of the top […]

A technical model review: Banghwa Bridge, Seoul

How SkyCiv users shape our software and features

SkyCiv Releases Frequency and Response Spectrum Analysis

SkyCiv Wind Load Update: v1.3

Case Study: SpaceX Hyperloop Competition

Case Study: Apex Power Project by Kipcon

Introducing: SkyCiv – Revit plugin

5 interesting truss structures in the World

Eiffel Tower Location: Paris, France Engineer: Gustave Eiffel Why it’s […]

Benefits of Different Steel Sections

Comparison Between 1D, 2D and 3D elements in Structural Analysis

Introducing: SkyCiv API-Excel

New Release: SkyCiv General Section Designer

Introducing: Section Design Software for Reinforced Concrete SkyCiv General Section Designer (GSD) is a […]

How to Design a Shear Connection

A shear connection is a joint that allows the transfer […]

Steel vs Timber vs Concrete

When and How Moment Connections Are Used?

What is a moment connection? Any connection that has the […]

Inspiring Structural Engineering Designs

Why Are Trusses So Efficient Over Long Spans

Features in Spotlight: Model and Analyze Beam Structures Faster and Easier

At SkyCiv, we’re striving to provide powerful structural engineering software […]

Announcing SkyCiv Connection Design

They say that the hardest aspect of designing a steel […]

SkyCiv Releases NDS Wood Design Module

Methods of Steel Connection Erection

Steel Connection for Beams and Columns

Joining Steel Beam Connections & Steel Column Connections When undertaking […]

Shear, Axial, and Moment Steel Connections

The three types of internal forces that steel connections are […]

Bolts vs Welds vs Rivets for Steel Connections

In modern times, the most common way to connect structural […]

Types of Steel Connections and their Classifications

Steel connections can be grouped into various classifications. The classification […]

Difference Between Truss and Frame Members

SkyCiv showcases for ASEC 2018 at the Adelaide Convention Centre

Team SkyCiv hopped on a plane to visit our neighbours […]

How to Calculate the Moment Capacity of a RC Beam

Beam Behaviour Before discussing the moment capacity calculation, let us […]

What is a Column Interaction Curve

Vertical members that are part of a building frame are […]

Features in Spotlight: Solve your complex Section Properties with Section Builder

The cross sections that a structural engineer works with range […]

Features in Spotlight: Modelling Faster With SkyCiv 3D

As a structural engineer, the ability to model fast is […]

Security and Record Keeping at SkyCiv

Security Technology is ever evolving to become safer and more […]

How to Design a Boomilever using SkyCiv, in 6 Easy Steps

Test your Structure, before you build it! As a proud […]

5 Powerful Engineering Software That Work on Mac

Real Life Deflection Vs FEA – Model Verification

Real Life Structural Model Verification Ever wondered how close an […]

5 Ways SkyCiv is Helping Civil Engineering Students

SkyCiv: The Power of The Unconventional

RC Member Design coming soon…

Collaboration Has Never Been Easier

Have you ever used a Google Document? The program streamlines […]

Grids, Snapping and New Mouse Functions

Removing Black Boxes on Design Calculations

Student Certification for SkyCiv

There is currently a technical deficit in regards to the […]

Education Case Study: Bridge Competition

How does SkyCiv compare to CAD/FEM software?

We have a number of Mechanical/Naval Engineers using Structural 3D. […]

NDS^® Wood Standards Section Catalog

What are the NDS® Standards? The National Design Specification Standards® […]

Introduction to the AISI Catalog

What is AISI ? AISI is the American Iron and […]

SaaS in Structural Engineering

Chances are you’re familiar with the term software as a […]

5 Tips for Better Cable Model Convergence

Catenary cable elements can be difficult to work with. Non-linear […]

What Does the “Cloud” Actually Mean?

I was having coffee with a friend the other day […]

Area Loads in One-Way and Two-Way Systems

When you’re designing a structure to support a slab, it’s […]

SkyCiv Announces Science Olympiad Sponsorship

Cloud based structural engineering software provider SkyCiv is sponsoring the […]

SkyCiv Releases Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures

Following the much anticipated Beta release of the AISC 360 […]

Solve Your Truss with Full Hand Calculations

[youtube id=”XV2oEuvmHFo”] Stuck on a truss calculation? Wish you had […]

Top Tips for Young Engineers

In arguably the greatest achievement of the twentieth century, the […]

Pass Your DNV 2.7-1 Certification for Offshore Containers

SkyCiv now provides a detailed DNV report to assist you […]

How Does Non-Linear Cable Analysis Differ From Linear Analysis?

Cable elements used in structural software are very useful when […]

5 Tools for Improving Productivity in Your Engineering Firm

At SkyCiv, we want to help you work productively and […]

How We Define and Implement Our Product Roadmap….

SkyCiv was born out of a need for innovation in […]

3 Reasons to Make the Switch to SkyCiv

Today we explore the top reasons why our users have […]

6 College Courses That Use SkyCiv

4 Design Methods Used by Structural Engineers

When a structural engineer sits down to design a structure, […]

What’s New in v2.1.0: Due For Release 31st May 2017

Cable Analysis It is important to have access to powerful […]

How Do We Ensure the Accuracy of Our Structural Software?

Aristotle once said “quality is not an act, it is […]

AISC 360 Design Module Coming Soon…

Benefits of SkyCiv Education

After many inquiries and student requests, SkyCiv is now offering […]

4 Ways SkyCiv Onboarding is Different

SkyCiv is different from most structural analysis software for a […]

Sources of Error When Using Structural Analysis Software

New Documentation Released and Onboarding Experience

Calculating Anchor Loads on Rigging Structures (with Weight Report)

SkyCiv’s Q&A Session at ASEC 2016

At the recent 2016 Australasian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC), SkyCiv’s […]

EuroTruss Library Added to Section Builder

One of the exciting aspects of cloud based software such […]

New Updates Released! Key Benefits of Version 2.0

It has been a huge couple of months at SkyCiv. […]

Announcing New Section Builder Coming Soon!

Anything designed well should feel easy and seamless. This hasn’t […]

Types of Supports and Connections in Structural Analysis

How to Model a Hinge Joint or Connection

Top 5 Reasons Why Your Structural Model is Not Solving

Everyday, SkyCiv receives emails from users requesting assistance solving their […]

Repair Model: The function to use when your model isn’t solving

Do you ever get frustrated that your Structural Analysis model […]

SkyCiv Structural Analysis Reports

SkyCiv prides itself on delivering clean, concise structural analysis reports […]

How are SkyCiv Single Member Reports Useful?

1. Certification Say you design structural frames, and you need […]

Introducing SkyCiv’s new Single Member Reports Feature

Case Study: How I Saved $15K with SkyCiv Beam Software

Name: Myles DeRouen Company: Sole Trader Position: Mechanical Design Engineer […]

7 Things You didn’t know you could do on SkyCiv

  1. Join the dots! After you add your nodes, […]

Tips to Save Time Building your Structural Model

As design engineers, I’m sure we’ve all felt the frustration […]

New Features – Import/Export and Job Cleanup

SkyCiv is committed to always improving our software – continually […]

The Importance of Buckling Analysis

A buckling analysis will determine whether a structure is buckling […]

What is P-Delta Analysis?

  P-Delta Analysis is a type of analysis that is […]

5 Reasons Why SkyCiv Works for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers

1. Cost Effective Manufacturing engineers rarely need to conduct structural […]

Write your Engineering Resume in 5 Steps

Beam Analysis in Under a Minute (Video)

[youtube id=”g1I7ITuPJ8o”] SkyCiv offers a range of software that is […]

Structural 3D, Truss and Frame – Version 1.2 now Released!

How to Think like an Engineer

Best Structural Analysis Software for Mac

Changes to SkyCiv Beam

7 Benefits of Cloud Computing for Structural Engineers

As technology advances we are finding that more and more […]

UPDATE: SkyCiv’s Beam Section Generator

Degrees of Freedom and Restraint Codes

What is Structural Analysis?

5 Ways to Check Your Structural Analysis Model

Rolling out v1.1 for all users!

With SkyCiv updating its software to version 1.1, there are […]

Bending Moment Convention