In version 2025.a, intumescent paints from manufacturers' catalogues have been incorporated.
Under "General data > Fire resistance", when selecting "Check fire resistance" for steel sections, the type of protective coating can also be selected.
By selecting "Intumescent paint" the available catalogues can be used.
The thickness of intumescent paint required for the protection of each bar is obtained from the selected catalogue, based on the estimated critical temperature, the shape factor, the number of exposed sides and the type of structural element (column or beam).
From the "Bar" menu, under "Fire resistance" it is possible to assign the type of structural element, either a column or a beam, to each bar. By default, the program assigns the first option, which automatically determines whether it is a column or a beam, depending on the angle formed by the bar with the horizontal plane.
