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Everything on this site — tools, articles, notebooks, templates and other downloads — is published for general information and education. It is not professional engineering advice and does not create a client relationship.

Our tools are provided free of charge, "as is", without warranty of any kind. They are not certified for design use. You are responsible for checking every result independently, for deciding whether the methods and inputs suit your situation, and for any design decision you make. Engineering judgement and professional responsibility stay with you.

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