Risks Associated with Using Outdated Design Software
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The article discusses the risks associated with using outdated design software, highlighting potential security vulnerabilities, and the HN community briefly acknowledges the importance of keeping software up-to-date.
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tevredeAuthor
3 months ago
Design software programs serve as essential tools for civil and structural design engineers. It is important to emphasise the term ‘tools’ to underscore their role in assisting rather than replacing professional expertise. The overreliance on design software is a known issue, with several recent CROSS Safety Reports highlighting it.
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