HandyBeam vs Truss

Whether you are a student looking for a convenient app that helps you solve statics problems pertaining to beams, or an engineer/architect who wants to make structural checks on-the-go: HandyBeam provides an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that allows you to do just that! INTERACTIVE DEFLECTION, SHEAR, AND MOMENT DIAGRAMS - Get instant feedback as you add and drag the different nodes along the beam with intuitive touch gestures. INSPECT CRITICAL VALUES RESPONSIVELY - Toggle the "max values" labels to monitor the maxima as you change your beam configuration. - You can even place an "inspection tool" at a fixed location and monitor the change in value in that location. TOOLS AVAILABLE - A wide range of load and support tools are available in the app, including: • Pinned support • Fixed support • Linear spring • Rotational spring • Plastic hinge • Point load • Concentrated moment • Distributed load • Inspection/station tool

This application is a structural analyzer for educational or prototyping uses. Featured items are frame designer by touching, analyzer by FEM and drawer to PDF. Supported frames are Truss structure of Steel or Reinforced Concrete.