The Beam Calculator dialog box performs deflection and stress calculations on structural steel cross sections.
To display the dialog box, click Beam Calculator 
(Toolbox toolbar) or .
Load Type
| Load Type |
Specifies the load type. Select a load type using the slider to the right of the preview window.
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Fixed at one end, loaded at the other end |
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Fixed at one end, uniformly loaded |
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Supported at both ends, load in middle |
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Supported at both ends, uniformly loaded |
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Supported at both ends, unsymmetrical load |
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Supported at both ends, two symmetrical loads |
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| Type of Calculation |
Specifies the calculation type. Select Deflection or Stress. The Input area updates to show the appropriate properties. |
Input
Click Beams to select a beam from the Structural Steel dialog box. Some Input values update automatically when you select a beam.
| Axis |
Determines the value for Moment of inertia or Section modulus.
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| Units |
Specifies the property units. Select Inch or Metric. |
| Deflection |
Deflection calculation only. |
| Modulus of elasticity |
Deflection calculation only. |
| Moment of inertia |
Deflection calculation only. |
| Length |
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| Load |
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| Offset |
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| Stress |
Stress calculation only. |
| Section Modulus |
Stress calculation only. |