Circular Column

Advanced Takeoff Automation for Circular Columns

Eliminate manual calculations for vertical cylindrical structures. The Circular Column Script by CivilScript Labs turns your PlanSwift count or linear takeoff into a complete estimating engine. By defining the column’s diameter and height once, the tool instantly generates all required material quantities, perfectly aligned with real-world construction sequences.

Key Features & Output:

• Universal Unit Conversion: Instantly toggle your final takeoff summary between Imperial and Metric systems. Export your data in Yards (YD), Feet (FT), Centimeters (CM), Meters (M), Pounds (LB), or Tons.

• Advanced Rebar Detailing: Granular control over main vertical bars, including custom end hooks. Easily configure circular ties or continuous spirals, and an automated Seismic Node toggle for ACI-compliant confined zone spacing. Additionally, it automatically calculates Dowels for phased pours or multi-story continuous columns.

• Smart Formwork Area: Calculates the precise square footage of forming required (ideal for Sonotube or custom circular applications). It features a Slab/Beam Depth deduction to automatically subtract the intersecting top area, preventing overestimation.

• Net Concrete Volume: Computes exact cubic yardage based on the cylindrical dimensions and custom waste. Works seamlessly with the Slab/Beam Depth toggle to calculate only the net concrete poured up to the bottom of the intersecting slab or beam, ensuring perfectly accurate multi-phase estimates without double-counting.

• Automated Setup: Includes our custom .exe installer for a seamless, one-minute integration into your PlanSwift local library.