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This is actually useful!
You just need to fix the bug in safari, couse when I click to solve, safari just reload and start everything again.
Hi Taylor. We’ve tested on Safari and haven’t had any issues althought it could be the version of Safari you’re on. What version are you on?
roller support on a wall (horizontal reaction only), slider support (moment and single direction reactions), 2d beams (horizontal and vertical beams with various connections)
would you be able to make the formulas the program uses visible? its giving the right answer but i am going wrong some were when i am doing the equation on paper. and it would be awesome if i could see were
The PRO calculator gives the equations of the lines/curves if you need them. Sorry Sean but any other formulas would be of no use to you since the calculator would be definitely be using a different method for its calculations. If you want, private message our facebook page and send us a picture of your working. I might be able to see where you have gone wrong real quickly.
Cheers
Paul.
Thanks, great app. I have two suggestions for enhancements.
1. Add the slope diagram between the bending moment and deflection diagrams. Slope is important when planning floor supports.
2. For standard I-Beams, import the section dimensions and/or properties from the AISC Shapes Database. Current version is v14.1 and is available as an Excel file for importing into your data structure.
Bob
Thank you Bob. These are fantastic suggestions and we really appreciate you taking the time to comment. We will definitely aim to include these in our re-vamped PRO calculator which should display a range of results and have the ability to analyse frames as well. It is still a while away but slopes and section databases will be included.
Kind Regards,
Sam
How to find a Shear Force Diagram and moment column thks for advice
Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGleeo8jC3I
how to add force vertical column y direction
Do you mean a vertical force? Use “Add Point Load” and select which direction you want: Up or Down.
The calculator cannot add columns. Sorry.
hi Sir,
The vertical deflection at along the beam is: (No Location Entered). where it is written “no location entered” , how can i enter the location to get deflection or slope at my required point.
And 2nd please show step by step the whole procedure of calculations.
Hey there,
The gap between “at” and “along” is where you enter the location. So the underlined part:
The vertical deflection at ______ along the beam is
The second point cannot be done. The calculator is very complex and is impossible to show the working.
Hope this helps,
Sam
Iftikhar if you’re typing inside the input field and nothing is happening then it is likely that your browser is out-dated. Try use a different or newer version of your browser. Please use the “Report a Bug” button if you’re still having issues.
I EXPECTED TO FIND IN THE PRO VERSION A COLUMN CALCULATOR, BEING A STUDENT AND JUST STARTING TO STUDYING STRUCTURES HAVE I OVERLOOKED IT?
Firstly, too much CAPS! Are you screaming? I cannot tell.
Secondly, you have not overlooked it and I’m not sure why you “expected” it. Did we ever advertise on the info/purchase page that the PRO calculator could do columns? No…As always if we get more requests for one we will add it but to my recollection you are the first. Columns aren’t too diffcult so most people can probably do the calculations on their own without the need for a calcualtor.
A Point Load cannot be at the same position as a Support…if you would like this to be possible please let us know on our Feedback/Suggestions page
I have problems that indicate point load on the support. Please allow this.
This has been fixed!
The produced website after calculation state the right graphs, but the equations are wrong. My example is a beam of 4.4 meter with a triangular distributed loading starting at x=0 with a value of 7 kN/m and at x=2.1 with a value of 0 kN/m. There’s a pin support at x=0 and a roller at x=3 meter. This will generate equations on the website: M1(x) = 2.778x^3 ?3.5x^2 + 5.635x but I think it’s got to be M1(x)=5x^3/9 – 7x^2/2 + 5.635x
Hi Hein,
Yes there seems to be a problem with the PRO Account equations of the triangular distributed loads. Thanks for taking the time to let us know. I’ve already fixed the problem in the latest updates (which are awaiting release). There are a lot of improvements coming so you’re going to have to be patient until it gets released.
The latest updates have been applied so this problem should be fixed.
WOW!
Had done all the calculations and was just wanting verification when i found this calculator.
All that work for nothing, this thing is just brilliant.
Take my hat off to the developers.
Thank you ever so much.
It would be a good idea, if we are allowed to put point loads on supports, i know i would be one to benefit from this!
This is now allowed =)
Hi I just bought the PRO version, but how do I create an account? I left the paypal screen and came back here but how do I authenticate my purchase? Do I get an email?
Wait never mind, I checked my Junk box in my emails and a confirmation email was there to help me log in
Usually PayPal should redirect you to creating an account after you have paid. If you miss that opportunity then you do get an email to create an account. Unfortunately some of our emails tend to go to Junk/Spam boxes…so if there is anyone in future with this issue then check your email thoroughly, including Spam/Junk.
For the PRO-version it would be helpful if two beams which are inter-connected by a hinge can be calculated.
Certainly Hein! We agree! We are working on it. This has been a popular request so I’m sure it will feature soon enough =)
Done! The PRO Calculator now features multiple beams spans connected by hinges or pins!
It would be helpful if you could plug in constants for example W for the load and L for the length and solve the equations out that way. Also a problem where I was given a roller but in the vertical direction which I had to treat as a fixed support.
Yep constants would be pretty awesome Connor…it would be very difficult to implement unfortunately. If a roller is given on the end of a beam (vertical roller) then wouldn’t that constrain horizontal motion (providing a horizontal reaction?). If you’re not adding any horizontal loads then wouldn’t that be useless? Interesting one…I think maybe you should leave it as a free end if you used our calculator…
Hi there,
It will be very helpful if you’ll make an option to see how the calculation made (the math way)
from the beginning to the final answer, and not only the final equations but how you get this equations.
Thanks..
Hi Roy. Yes I agree this would be fantastic. In the past we thought this was too difficult to include but now that we are stating the shear and moment equations in the PRO Calculator it is porbably possible to include the working out too. At the moment we are working on some other improvements but I’d say the working out will be included in the PRO calculator very soon. Thanks for the feedback.
A way to go back and add/remove/edit a load or bearing would be nice.
Yep we have finished working on this. It will be in the next round of updates coming soooon.
Done! You can now edit your data before or after solving!
A helpful tool but a couple of suggestions: A database of common steel sections would be great so we don’t need to enter all the beam dimensions. Alternatively, let the user enter an Ix (moment of Inertia about the X axis) directly as opposed to having the program calculate it. This would be quicker than entering the beam dimensions. Another useful tool would be to have the program calculate the allowable deflection based on design criteria (L/360, L/480, etc.) and then provide the user with the required Ix and Sx to meet the maximum deflection. This would allow us to select the beam section easily from section property tables. It would be good if we could name the beams so they are saved on our own computer and can be recalled later if a beam needs to be recalculated. Keep on plugging away; so far so good.
Hi Robert,
The user will be able to enter any I_x, E, Centroid (or Neutral Axis) etc. in the next version which should be ready for release in the next week or so. I can tell you’re designing some beams there with those requests! We will definitely keep all those suggestions in mind and I wouldn’t be surprised if they show up in later versions of the software. Thanks for your input. We value serious suggestions like this and we’re always keen to add new features and help engineers and students out.
It is not displaying maximum bending moment,i.e. at which point the bending moment will be maximum,please add this program to the software.thanks
Hi, usually it will display the max bending moment but I too have noticed they are some occassions when important points of interest are not labelled. We are definitely working on ironing out small bugs such as these! Thanks!
These sorts of bugs should be completely fixed now!
If I try to enter a number less than 1 and do not put the zero (i.e. .25 instead of 0.25) before the decimal I get an error saying that what I entered was not a number. This shouldn’t be an error.
Another great suggestion Daniel. We’ll see what we can do. In the next round of updates/upgrades this should be fixed.
This is now possible after our latest updates!