International. Hempel announced the launch of HEET Dynamic, an innovative new coating software specially designed to make intumescent coating estimates on steel sections faster, easier, and more accurate for structural engineers and estimators.
According to the company, Hempel Engineering and Estimation Technology 'HEET' Dynamic enables users to make efficient and effective fire protection decisions quickly and easily, offering calculations up to 10 times faster, without consulting third-party engineering services or PFP (passive fire protection) coating suppliers.
The company says Hempel's HEET Dynamic software automatically performs volume calculations with 100% estimation accuracy to detail the intumescent coating needed for a project. According to location and design codes, calculations are based on steel profiles, fire ratings, and fire test standards.
J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd said: "It's very good software for our engineers and designers. It allows us a lot of flexibility when it comes to designing structures without the need to keep in touch with Hempel."
The SFD upgrade allows suitably qualified engineers to flexibly calculate project-specific design temperatures, leading to overall cost savings and increased productivity. In addition, optimized PFP volume and thickness calculations require fewer materials and use engineering best practices.
Another addition available with HEET Dynamic is its BIM companion tool. This smart, modifiable tool allows users to seamlessly work alongside BIM software, creating automated calculations for 3D models and construction details. This smart tool also facilitates the flow of information both ways for real-time design and estimation.
