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Beam Design
The beam design modules include graphical tools to
enable definition of the beam section and elevation. The
beam elevation may comprise of different sections at
several locations along the beam, with varying soffit
and/or crown heights. The following types of beams can
be analysed:
Steel / concrete composite beams
In addition to the standard tools for defining the
steel/concrete composite beam, intermediate lateral
restraints and web stiffeners can also be specified.
Pre-tensioned pre-stressed beams
In addition to the standard tools for defining the
pre-tensioned pre-stressed beam, a graphical editor
enables rapid insertion and removal of tendons at
standard locations. The tendons may also be debonded or
deflected at locations along the beam.
Reinforced concrete beams
In addition to the standard tools for defining the
reinforced concrete beam, a graphical reinforcement
editor enables fast definition of reinforcement. These
include options for bent up bars (at one or both ends)
for resisting shear, bars parallel to the soffit, and
horizontal bars.
For any beam, critical design loads for both permanent
and live loading can be specified for both service and
ultimate limit state combinations.
At various locations along the length of the beam, the
program automatically calculates the section properties
required and determines the actual and permissible
stresses for each stage of construction analysed.
Where appropriate the
program calculates and includes the effects of
pre-stress losses, differential temperature gradient,
and differential shrinkage and creep losses.
For all beam design modules, graphical presentation of
input data and output results are available. Fully
detailed hand calculation style output is also provided.
Click on the images below for examples of the output
from the three beam design modules.
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