Best Beam Design Apps

4.0(4 ratings)

Free

This app calculates structural diagrams for beams, including moment, shear, and deflection. It supports various loads, supports, and material properties, allowing for interactive adjustments and comparisons. Designed for educational purposes, it helps users visualize and understand beam behavior.

iBeams by Norm Schuster

Strong Contender

3.5(2 ratings)

Free

This tool helps structural engineers visualize and analyze beam behavior. It displays reaction, shear, moment, and deflection diagrams for various configurations. Users can edit load and geometric values for custom analysis.

Deflection Lite by Blue Ketchep

Beam Calculator

Worth Considering

Parametric beam checkingAISC v14 DatabaseUS Custom or Metric Units

4.5(47 ratings)

Free

This app provides interactive and precise structural beam analysis. Easily visualize beam bending by dragging loads and supports, and calculate key engineering results like reactions, shear force, and bending moment.

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Steel Beams Bulk Checker

by David Homes

$2.99

This app quickly checks steel beams against shear, bending, and deflection criteria. Input your parameters and desired section type to find optimal designs in under a minute. Results can be sorted by weight, depth, and inertia.

Interior Design & Architecture

(4)

paid

SketchUp - 3D Modeling

3D modeling toolsGenerative AI designsRoom planner & space design

This platform offers intuitive 3D modeling tools for design enthusiasts and professionals. Visualize concepts, create photorealistic visuals, and even use AI to generate design ideas. Scan real-world spaces and view your creations in augmented reality.

🎨 Graphics & Design

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Design wood and steel beams

Analyze static behavior of beamsDesign wood and steel beams (Eurocode 3 & 5)Define geometry with multiple spans and loads

Calculate and optimize wood and steel beams on-site or in meetings. Ideal for professionals and students, it offers detailed analysis, design according to Eurocode standards, and interactive diagrams for understanding structural calculations.

Structural Analysis & Design

Beam calculator with analysis and design checks3D frame modeling and analysisExtensive section database

This app offers a suite of structural engineering tools for analysis and design. It includes calculators for beams, trusses, frames, loads, and base plates, along with a comprehensive section database and a 3D renderer. Perform calculations, check designs against various codes, and generate reports on the go.

BeaM Stress Calculator

by Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited

Determine steel beam and column capacityGenerate detailed calculation sheetsIntuitive touch-based design input

Easily determine the capacity of structural steel beams and columns. Get detailed calculation sheets to verify your work, designed according to AISC 360-16 standards. Features intuitive touch-based interaction and built-in material databases.

🔧 Utilities

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free

mechanical design engine

Beam Stress Calculator Beamer

Bending Stress Analysis

Bending stress analysisMultiple cross-section shapesIntuitive interface

This engineering tool performs accurate bending stress analysis for various beam cross-sections, including complex shapes like tubes and spheres. It offers an intuitive interface for students and professionals to quickly solve structural calculations and analyze stresses.

🔧 Utilities

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HandyBeam

by Ahmed AlYami

Interactive deflection, shear, and moment diagramsReal-time feedback with touch gesturesMonitor maximum values and specific locations

This app helps students and professionals solve statics problems related to beams. It offers interactive diagrams for deflection, shear, and moment, allowing for real-time adjustments and inspection of critical values. A variety of load and support tools are available for structural analysis on the go.

📚 Education

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Reinforcement calculationBeam section visualizationStrain distribution diagram

T Beam

Civil Engineering Apps

$4.99

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.

Explore shear forces and bending moments on beams with various loads and support types. Instantly visualize diagrams and analyze beam flexure.

Interactive beam loading and support setupInstant shear force and bending moment diagramsUser-friendly value reading at any point

Beam Sections Profiles

Database & weight calculator

Cross-section database for international standardsView profile dimensions and propertiesMaterial-based weight calculation

This reference app provides engineers and architects with a database of beam cross-sections from various international standards. It allows users to view profile dimensions, calculate weight using standard materials, and export data to CSV format.

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Reinforcement calculationBeam section drawingLayer requirement check

This app assists in the design and analysis of reinforced concrete rectangular beams. It calculates required reinforcement, draws beam sections with rebar details, and provides strain distribution diagrams. Users can also determine crack width and deflection, and generate PDF reports.