The elements of beam design is a topic of great interest for structural engineers and contractors. Beam design is integral in the design and construction of a structure. Most structural beams are comprised of wood, steel or concrete. Each of these construction materials reacts differently under the stress of a load. Each also has its…
Stresses in BeamsIn a separate article entitled “Structural Analysis of a Beam” there was a brief discussion of stresses and their function in structural analysis. In this article there will be a more in dept discussion of normal, bending, and shear stress. Normal StressA normal stress is a stress that occurs when a member is…
Types of Beam Designs There are many different types of beam designs and materials to choose from when designing a structure. Engineers can choose from various shapes, sizes, construction materials, and construction techniques. Deciding on the proper beam design for a particular structure can be a complicated process. Structural engineers and builders have many different…
2007 California Building Code Implemented January 11th, 2008 In order to ensure compliance with the 2007 California building code, we have added this code as a selectionfor StruCalc users. This code can now be accessed by going to the main menu and selecting: Utilities > Settings > Code > and selecting the 2007 California Building…
Wide Flange Steel Columns Posted by Adam Wilson in General Engineering, Latest News on July 30th, 2008 Wide flange steel columns are used in structural design to add strength and stability to a structure that will support heavy loads. Wide flange steel column are most often used in commercial construction, such as the construction of high rise buildings. A structural…
Methods for Measuring Bending Stresses in Structural Engineering Measuring bending stresses is an important part of structural engineering. Measuring bending stresses determines how much load a structure can support before it fails. Building structurally sound projects is the ultimate goal of successful structural engineering. Measuring Bending Stresses Measuring bending stresses requires determining the average amount of…
Structural Analysis of a Beam Posted by Adam Wilson in Engineering Resources on November 20th, 2007 The process used for determining the adequacy of a wood, steel, or even a concrete beam is essentially the same. Once a beam has been selected the method is as follows: Determine the LoadsThe first step in the structural analysis of a beam is…
Structural Analysis of a Beam Posted by Adam Wilson in Engineering Resources on November 20th, 2007 The process used for determining the adequacy of a wood, steel, or even a concrete beam is essentially the same. Once a beam has been selected the method is as follows: Determine the LoadsThe first step in the structural analysis of a beam is…
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StruCalc 8.0 is the next generation of structural analysis software. The intuitive interface combined with the power to design multiple span members using steel, wood, flitch beams or manufactured lumber propels StruCalc ahead of the competition. This is the features page for StruCalc 7.0, a now outdated version of our software. To see what StruCalc…
