Composite Beam Analysis Programs
Composite Beam Analysis Programs
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Can anyone recommend any composite beam programs that will allow input of what steel, steel studs, and concrete is there, coming up with moment capacity and shear capacity? - set up for analysis as opposed to design.
I may need to analyze a series of composite beams done in the late 60's under the 6th edition of AISC for the addition of new equipment. Used WF steel beam sections with concrete fireproofing encasement.
I need one that's REAL user friendly.
Thanks.
I may need to analyze a series of composite beams done in the late 60's under the 6th edition of AISC for the addition of new equipment. Used WF steel beam sections with concrete fireproofing encasement.
I need one that's REAL user friendly.
Thanks.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com






RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
May just be better to assume non-composite action for present day codes.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
Have a look on freeware called "ArcelorMittal Beams calculator", it may help you.
The code is Europeen but at least you have an idea...
Good luck
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
Thanks. It looks like it only accepts current AISC shapes from their website. I can tweek the input though to a slightly smaller beam to be conservative. Thanks.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
I think you can overwrite the values for d, b, Tf, Tw, and A and it will work for whatever symmetrical shape you have.
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Composite Beam Analysis Programs