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Beam Load Calculator
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M_max = PL/4
δ_max = PL³/48EI
For W200×59 steel section I ≈ 8340 cm⁴
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Structural beam calculator for simply supported and cantilever beams under point or UDL loads. Shows max bending moment, shear force, deflection, reactions. Material presets.
How to Use
- 1Select beam type: Simply Supported or Cantilever
- 2Select load type: Point Load or Uniform Distributed Load (UDL)
- 3Enter load magnitude, beam length, Young's modulus (or select a material preset), and moment of inertia
- 4Click Calculate to see max bending moment, shear force, deflection, and support reactions
- 5A warning appears if deflection exceeds the L/360 serviceability limit
Features
- 2 beam types: Simply Supported, Cantilever
- 2 load types: Point Load, UDL
- Formulas for max moment, max shear, max deflection, reactions
- Material presets: Steel, Aluminum, Wood, Concrete (Young's modulus)
- L/360 serviceability limit check
- SI and Imperial units
- 100% browser-based
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