# Piping Support Selector

> Utility for designing and sizing cantilever pipe support beams based on pipe load and span. (iPhone/iPad app by Jean-Paul Lanaux.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piping-support-selector/id497652271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jean-Paul Lanaux](https://appshunter.io/developer/306486995)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piping-support-selector/id497652271/reviews.md

## What is Piping Support Selector?

Piping Support Selector is a utility that designs (sizes) a cantilever pipe support beam based on pipe span distance and pipelines resting on the support. Piping Support Selector is designed to be used by draftsman, designers, engineers, and construction personnel.

This app simplifies pipe support beam sizing by removing the complexities of the beam calculation process. The user is only required to know the size and quantity of pipelines resting on the support and the pipe span distance to the next support. Forget loads, moment, shear, etc. The calculator's input is pipe and the output is designed beam(s). 

How many times have you been in the field and needed to quickly add a pipe support? Lets be honest, you probably ended up guessing the size of that steel member? Quit guessing if that pipe support will support the load - OR NOT! When you guess a pipe support, you risk over sizing the beam ($$$), OR WORSE, selecting a beam that is undersized to support the load (oops). Have you been in the field and had to extend (lengthen) an existing beam to carry two additional pipes? Input the existing pipe and additional pipe and Piping Support Selector will let you know if your modified beam will support the load OR NOT!

Piping Support Selector sizes the beam based on exactly the piping that will rest on the beam. The calculator selects a list of suitable beams (AISC members only - W shape, C shape, L shape, and Pipe ) based on both uniform and point loads - checking shear, moment, stress, and deflection. Pipe Support Selector also provides supporting calculations (units are in imperial), so you can supply them to the engineer in charge or verify them yourself.

Special thanks to Nick Loiacono. This app would not have happened without his extremely valuable assistance and guidance with the structural beam calculations.

## Key features

- Designs cantilever pipe support beams
- Calculates beam size based on pipe span
- Simplifies beam calculation process
- Supports AISC members (W, C, L, Pipe)
- Checks shear, moment, stress, and deflection
- Provides supporting calculations in imperial units

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piping-support-selector/id497652271/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Engineer on hand

*2012-02-13, version 1.0.0*

No more waiting for engineering availability. Sizing members yourself and moving on with your design. Doesn't get much better than that.

### 5/5 — Like the description said ...

*2012-02-13, version 1.0.0*

... No more guessing. I'm a designer and I've had a few charts which were limited in usefulness. I sat down with a engineer and we looked at the recommendations for a few test cases. The app works. Looking forward to using this app for both speed and accuracy.

## Frequently asked questions about Piping Support Selector

### What is Piping Support Selector used for?

Piping Support Selector is a utility designed to size cantilever pipe support beams. It calculates the appropriate beam dimensions based on the size and quantity of pipelines resting on the support and the distance to the next support.

### Who is the target audience for Piping Support Selector?

This app is designed for draftsmen, designers, engineers, and construction personnel who require assistance with pipe support beam sizing in the field or during the design process.

### What information do I need to use Piping Support Selector?

You only need to know the size and quantity of pipelines resting on the support and the pipe span distance to the next support. The app handles the complex load and moment calculations.

### What types of beams does Piping Support Selector support?

The calculator selects a list of suitable beams based on AISC members, specifically W shape, C shape, L shape, and Pipe members.

### Does Piping Support Selector provide supporting calculations?

Yes, Piping Support Selector provides supporting calculations in imperial units. This allows users to supply them to engineers or verify the results themselves.

### What is the price of Piping Support Selector?

Piping Support Selector is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its full functionality.

### On which devices can I use Piping Support Selector?

Piping Support Selector is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on iOS platforms.

### How often is Piping Support Selector updated?

The latest version of Piping Support Selector is 3.0.0, which was last updated on May 14, 2020. Future updates may introduce new features or improvements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.0.0 — 2020-05-14

Updated support for all iPhone screen resolutions

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