Steel Beam Calculator for Structural Analysis
Steel beams are essential components in commercial, industrial, and hybrid construction projects, offering high strength, long-span capability, and adaptability across building types. StruCalc’s steel beam calculator helps engineers size and analyze various structural steel members quickly and in full compliance with AISC standards.
Building Materials Supported
Wood
Steel
LVL & Glulam
Masonry
Concrete
Advanced Calculations & Reliable Insights
Analysis Capabilities
Multi-Span Beams
Cantilever Beams
Triaxial Loading
Dynamic Load Linking
English & Metric Units
Auto Sizing
ASD & LRFD
Checks & Outputs
Normal Stress
Shear Stress
Moment of Inertia
Buckling
Moment Capacity
Deflection
Reactions
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LVL and Glulam Beam Calculator FAQs
What Can You Analyze with StruCalc’s Steel Beam Calculator?
StruCalc’s metal beam calculator allows engineers to:
- Size and check wide-flange (W) beams, channels, or other common shapes
- Evaluate bending moment, shear, deflection, and axial load interactions
- Adjust support conditions, unbraced length, and lateral bracing
- Analyze single-span and multi-span steel beams under uniform and point loads
The calculator supports common loading scenarios with real-time design feedback.
What Standards Does StruCalc Use for Steel Beam Design?
All steel beam calcs are performed in accordance with:
- AISC 360-16 – Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
- IBC 2024 – Building load requirements and combinations
- ASCE 7-22 – Wind, snow, dead, and live load calculations
Design checks follow either Allowable Strength Design (ASD) or Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD).
What Structural Applications Are Supported?
The steel beam span calculator is useful for:
- Commercial floor and roof framing
- Industrial mezzanines and platforms
- Residential steel beam replacements or hybrids
- Transfer beams, headers, and girders
Users can select custom spans, materials, and load combinations to suit their application.
Does StruCalc Handle Buckling and Bracing Checks?
StruCalc’s beam analysis tools follow:
- NDS (National Design Specification for Wood Construction) – For allowable stress and deflection limits.
- IBC (International Building Code) – For load combinations and serviceability.
- ASCE 7 – For wind, live, snow, and seismic load criteria.
All calculations include clear labeling and permit-ready reports.
Why Use StruCalc Instead of a Manual or Spreadsheet-Based Beam Tool?
Spreadsheets often lack the built-in intelligence to handle real-time load distribution, AISC checks, and integrated reactions. StruCalc offers:
- Automatic code compliance checks (AISC, IBC, ASCE)
- Linked load paths to/from joists, walls, and columns
- Custom material and shape selection
Permit-ready reports that reduce submittal rework
Structural Design Calculations Made Simple
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Maximize Accuracy & Compliance
StruCalc delivers accurate calculations according to industry best practices that meet IBC and NDS code.
Streamline Permit Approval
Designed according to industry best practices, our detailed reports are purposefully structured to accelerate permit approvals.
Features that Our Customers Love
Linked Load Paths
Get dynamically updated results with linked load paths.
Comprehensive Material Database
From wood and laminates to concrete and steel, we’ve got you covered!
Relevant Codes & Standards
Compliant with the IBC and NDS, StruCalc keeps you up to date with latest code.
Automated Member Sizing
Simply input your loads and let StruCalc determine the most efficient size of your beam, footing, and more!
Quick Calcs
Use our pre-configured calculators to get quick calcs for hundreds of common applications
Design View
Streamlines the addition of loads through an intuitive data input screen, allowing for easy editing.
Powerful Solutions For Every Project
ENSURE YOUR ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS ARE FUTURE-PROOF
StruCalc Supports the 2024 IBC
StruCalc Plus and Pro have been updated to support the 2024 International Building Code standard to ensure that you stay up to code now and in the future.
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Quick Calculations & Permit Ready Reports
With a library of built-in use cases and a robust report generation engine, StruCalc gets you the answers you need quickly and gives permit reviewers the detail they’re looking for.
Powerful tools for complex analysis
Dynamically Track Linked Load Paths
When loads are changed, calculations are automatically updated, saving you time and accurately identifying issues. Let StruCalc do the heavy lifting for you!
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Why Choose StruCalc?
Fast, Intuitive User Interface
Our straight-forward UI is designed for efficiency, making complex structural calculations easy to navigate with minimal learning curve—so you can focus on design, not deciphering software.
Personalized Onboarding & One-On-One Support
When you need help getting started or expert advice on a complex application, our veteran team of support engineers are just a click or call away.
Extensive Application & Material Database
With hundreds of real-world use cases and a library of common construction materials, StruCalc provides everything you need in one powerful platform.
Pricing & feature comparison:
| Top-tier differences: |
StruCalc Pro: $89.97/mo |
ClearCalcs Pro: $119/mo |
ENERCALC: $199/mo |
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| 2024 IBC | |||
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| Concrete Beams | |||
| Masonry Beams | |||
| Wood Shearwalls | |||
| 2024 NDS | |||
| 2021 IBC | |||
| 2018 IBC | |||
| 2018 NDS | |||
| Imperial Units | |||
| Concrete Columns | |||
| Metric Units | |||
| Steel | |||
| Solid Sawn | |||
| I-Joists | |||
| Glulams | |||
| Structural Composite | |||
| 24+ Load Combinations | |||
| LRFD | |||
| ASD | |||
| Beam & Joist Spans | |||
| Live & Dead Loads | |||
| Isolated Footings | |||
| Continuous Footings | |||
| Collar Ties | |||
| Embedded Posts | |||
| Hip & Valley Beams | |||
| Flitch Beam | |||
| Stud Walls | |||
| Wind, Snow, & Seismic Loads | |||
| Advanced Footing Loads | |||
| Out of Plane Loading | |||
| Multi-span Columns | |||
| Bearing Walls | |||
| Retaining Walls | |||
| Linked Load Tracking | |||
| Beam Analysis | |||
| Wall Analysis | |||
| Masonry Columns | |||
| Concrete Walls | |||
| Masonry Walls | |||
| Wood Hangers | |||
| Curved Glulams |
Packed with Features
Best pricing in the industry
No one else offers as many features as StruCalc. Get more for your money and join thousands of architects and engineers that have chosen StruCalc as their partner for structural calculation software.
The Importance of Accurate Calculations
Steel beams must be properly sized to resist bending, shear, and buckling under applied loads. Errors can result in costly overdesign or dangerous underperformance. StruCalc’s steel beam design calculator supports precise evaluation of flexural strength, shear capacity, and deflection using both ASD and LRFD methods per AISC 360-16, giving engineers confidence in performance and code compliance.
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For engineers and construction professionals, beam calculation software is an indispensable tool for accurate structural analysis. StruCalc’s beam solver simplifies complex calculations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. With features like linked load paths, automated member sizing, and detailed calculation reports, StruCalc streamlines beam reaction calculations and beam size optimization. Whether working with wood, steel, or concrete beams, StruCalc enhances productivity and ensures regulatory compliance with the IBC and NDS codes.