Updates apply to www.bccalc.com as of: January 30th, 2026
BDE: 9107
Snow Duration Added to Analysis Settings (as a default)
Snow duration of load factor can be specified (100% or 115%) in the Building Code tab, under Analysis Settings. Once set, users still have the ability to change this on a case-by-case basis in the Loads tab.
NOTE: To save these changes for future Analysis sessions, be sure to Save as User Defaults.
Uniform Area Load Tributary - Front and Back (Fr/Bk)
When Uniform Area Load Tributary is set and specified as a Side Load; Front, Back or both, this is notated in the Loads tab under the Loc. column and on the Member report as Fr/Bk.
Additional Header Member Options - MiTek
- Additional Header Member options are available for MiTek Structural Connectors hanger design.