CalcForge

What CalcForge is

A free, open-source station of engineering calculators. Structural, geotechnical, tunnel and construction calculators sit together, along with engineering datasets and a Python collaboration entry point.

It is built for quick checks, scheme comparison and learning rather than formal design sign-off.

What you can do with it

• Run beam, 2D frame, 3D structural and truss calculations
• Estimate bearing capacity, pile length, slope stability and retaining walls
• Work through tunnel settlement, mining tunnel and pipe jacking cases
• Estimate tunnel and formwork or scaffold costs
• Pull example datasets instead of building scripts from scratch

Who it is for

• Civil, mechanical and electrical engineers
• AEC students and learners
• Teams wanting a fast sanity check on a number

What to watch out for

• Engineering results depend on codes, load assumptions and local regulations
• Use it for learning, estimates and scheme discussion; formal construction drawings, bearing capacity decisions and contractual judgements need a qualified engineer
• Check which calculators are mature, since coverage varies