# Steel Beams Bulk Checker

> Parametric steel beam checker for structural engineering calculations. (iPhone/iPad app by David Homes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-beams-bulk-checker/id483903660 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Homes](https://appshunter.io/developer/320954174)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-beams-bulk-checker/id483903660/reviews.md

## What is Steel Beams Bulk Checker?

Steel Beams Bulk Checker is a fast  & easy to use parametric beam checker. Forget the trial and error, no need to select specific beams properties or designations & test one by one for criteria. Here you only need to enter the problem parameters & type of section you need & the app will find all the sections that meet shear, bending & deflection criteria! The results can be sorted by weight, depth, inertia, moduli. 

You can literally obtain an optimal design in less than a minute.

FEATURES:

- Contains the latest AISC v14 Database.

- Supports both US Custom or Metric Unit systems.

- Searchable & Sortable Results page

- Works with any Yield value up to 65ksi / 450 MPa.

- Select whether or not the self-weight of each beam is to be considered.

- Define bracing @ Beam Ends, Half or Quarter of span, or fully braced.

- Solve for All, first 10 or 50 sections for a given type (in increasing weight order), saving calculation time for shape types with a large number of designations (W, HSS, 2L, etc)

- All your preferences are instantly saved, no need to re-enter a value that does not change between problems.

- Detail window reports max moment and shear, bending & allowed bending stress, shear & allowed shear stress, deflections and problem set-up summary.

- Solve for point load at mid-span or distributed load.

ASD9 based solver

The application checks for bending & shear stresses as the passing criteria. It also reports deflections, it's to the user, however, to decide whether the deflections are within acceptable limits.

Only singly or doubly symmetric shapes are considered, hence, single angles are not included in this release. Double angles (2L) sections are included BUT assumed to be under continuos contact.

Whether you are in the field or in the office, we are sure that you'll find this app very useful.

Should you find any errors or bugs, please contact us at www.TheMobileEngineer.com or email the developer at david@TheMobileEngineer.com and we will immediately get to fix it.

As always, GOOD engineering judgement & experience is needed when using these types of technical applications.

## Key features

- Parametric beam checking
- AISC v14 Database
- US Custom or Metric Units
- Sortable results by weight, depth, inertia
- Adjustable bracing conditions
- Load type selection (point or distributed)
- Detailed stress and deflection reports

## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steel-beams-bulk-checker/id483903660/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not for rectangular tube

*2020-07-26*

I’m not a steel professional, so wasn’t familiar with AISC sections. I thought this would handle calculations for the typical mild steel hollow rectangular sections hobbyists and fabricators weld things out of. It doesn’t do that, it’s only for structural steel used in buildings :-/

### 1/5 — Minimal App

*2018-06-03*

Very simple to use; however, it does not allow for you to have multiple load conditions (ie. a uniformly distributed load with a point load included) in your input and it limits you to only L/240 deflection. Also in the very rare condition where you find yourself designing a beam with only a point load (w/L over 240), it doesn’t allow you to input a specific distance from a moment to the point load. It automatically just puts it at midspan. No one designs to that. My clients require me to design with a minimum essential design... & that is worse case scenario. It is so minimal, that I find it totally useless.

### 5/5 — If you're in the steel industry in any way you need this app.

*2016-03-23*

I'm part owner of a steel fabrication company and this is one of the most useful apps I've ever seen. It takes all of the work out of doing any calculations to see if somethings going to work before going further with it. If you're involved with steel in any way or if you're an engineer. You need this app.

### 5/5 — JJjCxd

*2013-07-20*

Thanks for adding the mail as PDF feature... Accurate!

### 5/5 — LlS engineering

*2013-02-26*

Very practical and easy to use

### 5/5 — Worth every penny-and accurate!

*2012-07-23*

Simple, easy-to-use app that will allow you to determine which beam is the right one for your needs.  Calculations appear to be right on the money.  I used this app to confirm the deflection of a single point load in an I-beam and the measured deflection matched the deflection calculated by this app to within a couple thousandths of an inch.  Really made beam load 'what-ifs' easy and quick.  Definately worth the money and the developer has been very quick to respond with thorough answers to my questions.  Thanks!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Steel Beams Bulk Checker

### What is Steel Beams Bulk Checker used for?

Steel Beams Bulk Checker is a tool for structural engineers to rapidly check if specific steel beam sections meet shear, bending, and deflection criteria based on user-defined parameters. It helps avoid trial-and-error selection of beams.

### What engineering standards does Steel Beams Bulk Checker use?

The application utilizes the latest AISC v14 Database and an ASD9 based solver for its calculations. It supports yield values up to 65ksi / 450 MPa.

### Can Steel Beams Bulk Checker handle different unit systems?

Yes, Steel Beams Bulk Checker supports both US Customary and Metric unit systems, allowing users to work with their preferred measurement standards.

### How does Steel Beams Bulk Checker handle bracing conditions?

You can define bracing conditions at the beam ends, half or quarter of the span, or specify if the beam is fully braced. This flexibility allows for accurate analysis under various support scenarios.

### What types of loads can Steel Beams Bulk Checker analyze?

The app can solve for point loads at mid-span or distributed loads. It also considers the self-weight of each beam if selected by the user.

### Does Steel Beams Bulk Checker include all types of steel sections?

Currently, only singly or doubly symmetric shapes are considered. Single angles are not included, but double angles (2L) are, assuming continuous contact.

### What information is provided in the detail window?

The detail window reports the maximum moment and shear, bending and allowed bending stress, deflections, and a summary of the problem setup. Users are responsible for determining acceptable deflection limits.

### How often is Steel Beams Bulk Checker updated?

The app was last updated on May 25, 2020, with version 4.7. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality remains robust for its intended purpose.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7 — 2020-05-25

- Maintenance release for iOS13

### 4.5 — 2019-10-14

- Support for iOS 13
- Improve layout for both iphone and ipad
- full support for landscape orientations on ipad
- Code improvements

### 4.1 — 2017-09-15

64 bit support

### 3.0.0 — 2014-01-09

- iOS7 native interface
- Fixes setting of custom yield under iOS7
- New graphics
- Miscellaneous fixes & improvements

### 2.0.1 — 2013-02-20

- Fixed mislabeling in results & PDF generation when using Metric unit system.

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