Structural Engineering Calc. vs T Beam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Structural Engineering Calc.
This app provides 59 essential structural engineering formulas for columns, beams, base plates, composite beams, and connections. It offers instant demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references, supporting both USCS and SI units for on-site or office use.
- 59 structural formulas
- Instant demand/capacity checks
- Built-in AISC section database
- Material and code references
- USCS & SI unit support
- Pass/Fail visual indicators
Read full descriptionHide full description
Structural Engineering Calculator delivers 59 AISC and ACI structural formulas with instant results, demand/capacity checks, a built-in AISC section database, and material references — all in one app. Whether you’re on site, in the office, or reviewing drawings, every calculation you need is in your pocket. 59 STRUCTURAL FORMULAS COLUMNS Critical Ratio (Cc), Effective Length Factor (K), Slenderness Ratio (KL/r), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr less than Cc), Allowable Compressive Stress (Sr greater than Cc), Safety Factor, Maximum Axial Load. BEAMS Shear Capacity of Flexural Members, Allowable Bending Stress (Compact and Noncompact), Moment Gradient Factor (Cb), Allowable Flange Bending Stress, Plastic Moment (Mp), Lateral Unbraced Lengths (Lp and Lr), Limiting Buckling Moment (Mr), Nominal Moment (Mn), Critical Elastic Moment (Mcr), Allowable Shear Stress, Beam Deflection for UDL and Point Load. BASE PLATES Base Plate Area, Plate Thickness, Bearing Pressure, Flange and Web Thickness, Plate Dimensions N and B. COMPOSITE BEAMS Horizontal Shear for Concrete and Steel, Number of Shear Connectors, Transformed Section Properties, Modular Ratio, Elastic Neutral Axis. CONNECTIONS Allowable Shear with Tension Field Action, Allowable Bearing Stress for Rollers and Rockers, Axial Stress for Concentrated Loads, Allowable Bearing Stress on Fasteners, Number of Shear Connectors, Total Horizontal Shear. AISC CODE REFERENCES Every formula links directly to AISC and ACI clauses — AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, and AISC Design Guide 3. PASS / FAIL CHECK Instant visual adequacy check with demand/capacity ratio — green for PASS, red for FAIL. AISC SECTION PICKER Browse W-shapes (AISC 15th Edition) and auto-fill section properties instantly. REFERENCE TAB Built-in library with W-sections (W4–W44), ASTM materials (A36, A992, A572, A500, A325, A490, F1554), weld electrodes, concrete grades, and codes. USCS & SI UNITS Switch anytime between USCS (in, kip, ksi) and SI (mm, MPa) with automatic conversion. All section and material data included. Supports both USCS and SI units. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. One-time purchase — no subscriptions. References: AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition, AISC 360-16, AISC ASD 9th Edition, ACI 318-19, AISC Design Guide 3.
T Beam
Calculate reinforcement for concrete flange T beams, including bending moment, shear, and torsion. Visualize beam sections, strain distribution, crack width, and deflection. Generate PDF reports for your designs.
- Reinforcement calculation
- Beam section visualization
- Strain distribution diagram
- Crack width calculation
- Deflection calculation
- PDF report generation
Read full descriptionHide full description
Designing a Reinforced Concrete Flange T Beam. Applied moment and forces: Bending moment, Shear and Torsion. What this application can do: • Provide the required reinforcement in Tension and Compression zone. • Draw a Section of Beam with all required reinforcement. • Check how many layers required in Tension and Compression Zone. • Draw Strain Distribution Diagram and provide ε for each rebars layer. • Get the Crack width. • Get the Deflection. • PDF report.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Structural Engineering Calc. at 4.5 against T Beam's 2.0. Structural Engineering Calc. also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 1). T Beam's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Structural Engineering Calc. costs $5.99 and T Beam $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Structural Engineering Calc. holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Structural Engineering Calc. has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Structural Engineering Calc. ships an update every 10 months, T Beam every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Structural Engineering Calc. | T Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V PUGAZHENTHI | Rab Elias |
Customer experience
Structural Engineering Calc.
T Beam
In-app purchases
Structural Engineering Calc.
No in-app purchases
T Beam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Structural Engineering Calc. free?
Is T Beam free?
Which has better reviews, Structural Engineering Calc. or T Beam?
Do Structural Engineering Calc. or T Beam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Structural Engineering Calc. or T Beam?
Other comparisons















