StructCalc AI is a structural engineering calculation platform I built from scratch.
It is also the project that made my ESI interview concrete.
What It Is
StructCalc AI is a full-stack application with 25 pages and 15 calculation engines covering:
- AISC 360-22 steel design
- ACI 318-19 concrete design
- ASCE 7-22 load combinations and wind/seismic
Frontend: React + Vite deployed on Vercel. Backend: FastAPI on Railway. Database: Supabase.
Live at structcalc-ai.vercel.app.
Why I Built It
I was tired of paying for structural software licenses I only used occasionally. I wanted a web-based tool I could open on any device.
So I built it.
What It Does
19 verified API endpoints. Calculations for beam bending, column buckling, connection design, load takedowns, and more. The AI layer walks you through inputs and flags code non-compliance.
How It Helped in the Interview
When ESI asked about my technical background, I did not just list experience. I pointed to a live production application that implemented the same code references I use daily.
Building the tool forced me to re-derive every equation from the specification. You cannot fake that level of understanding in an interview.
The Bigger Point
If you are an engineer trying to stand out — build something. Not a resume bullet. A working application.
The market is full of engineers with 10 years of experience and nothing to show outside a PDF. Build one real thing and you separate yourself immediately.
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