What is a beam calculator?
A beam calculator is a powerful tool used to determine sectional forces and reactions in statically indeterminate beams.
PolyBeam is an intuitive and user-friendly beam calculator designed specifically for analyzing statically indeterminate beams. It simplifies complex calculations and provides accurate results for the following sectional forces:
- Reactions*
- Shear Force*
- Bending Moment*
- Torsion*
- Displacement*
With PolyBeam, engineering analysis becomes straightforward and efficient, making it an ideal solution for professionals and students alike.
*) Included in the free version
How to Use the PolyBeam Beam Calculator
The PolyBeam beam calculator is a fast, efficient, and user-friendly tool designed for all levels of expertise, even if you’re new to beam analysis. Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Define Support Conditions: Choose from a variety of support options.
- Add Loads: Input the specific loads and moments acting on your beam.
- Analyze Results: Let PolyBeam handle the calculations with precision and ease.
Watch the video below to see how quick and simple it is to use PolyBeam:
Support Options in PolyBeam
PolyBeam offers advanced support conditions to meet diverse structural analysis needs:
- Simple and Fixed Supports – Most often used.
- Spring Supports – For systems with flexible restraints.
- Plastic Supports – To account for nonlinear behavior and complex structural responses.
These options enable detailed and comprehensive beam calculations for even the most intricate systems.
Load Options in PolyBeam
PolyBeam allows for the application of a wide range of load types, including:
- Point Loads – Concentrated forces applied at specific locations.
- Point Moments – Applied torque at a defined point.
- Distributed Loads – Available in uniform, triangular, or trapezoidal configurations.
Additionally, distributed and point loads can be applied with eccentricity, which introduces torsion into the analysis. This flexibility ensures that even the most complex load scenarios are handled with ease and accuracy.
With PolyBeam, you’re equipped to perform robust and detailed beam analysis, saving time while ensuring precision.
Design Beam Calculator
PolyBeam enables you to generate load combinations and design steel, timber, and concrete beams in compliance with Eurocode standards. Please note that this advanced feature is available exclusively in the paid version.