Structural Engineering Calculators


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Snow Loading Analysis
ASCE 7-05 Code for Buildings with Flat or Low Slope Roofs - for Balanced Snow, Drift, and Rain-on-Snow Surcharge Loadings

Ice Loading Analysis (WT, MT & ST Shapes)
ASCE 7-05 Code - Chapter 10- for Ice Loads Due to Freezing Rain on WT, MT & ST Shapes

Ice Loading Analysis (W, M, S & HP Shapes)
ASCE 7-05 Code - Chapter 10 - for Ice Loads Due to Freezing Rain on W, M, S, and HP Shapes

Ice Loading Analysis (C & MC Shapes)
ASCE 7-05 Code - Chapter 10for Ice Loads Due to Freezing Rain on C and MC Shapes

Seismic Base Shear (Single-Level Buildings)
IBC2006 and ASCE 7-05 Specifications - Using Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Regular Single-Level Building/Structural Systems

Wind Loading Analysis (Low-Rise Buildings)
ASCE 7-05 Code for Enclosed or Partially Enclosed Buildings, Using Method 2: Analytical Procedure (Section 6.5) for Low-Rise Buildings


Foundations

Concrete Slab on Grade Thickness Analysis
For Slab Subjected to Concentrated Post Loading (for k = 100 pci)
Per PCA "Slab Thickness Design for Industrial Concrete Floors on Grade"

Concrete Slab on Grade
For Slab Subjected to Interior Concentrated Post or Wheel Loading 
Assuming Slab is Reinforced for Shrinkage and Temperature Only

Concrete Slab on Grade Analysis
For Slab Subjected to Continuous Line Loading from Wall


Member Design

Steel Beam Web Stiffener Analysis
Web Yielding, Crippling, Buckling, and Stiffener Criteria for Concentrated Load or Reaction
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD)

Steel Beam & Column Analysis / Code Check
Stress Code Check Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 
For W, S, M, and HP Shapes


Frame Design

X-Braced Bent Analysis for Lateral Loads (1 Story Buildings)
For 1-Story Bent - Assuming Fully Braced, Tension-Only System

X-Braced Bent Analysis for Lateral Loads (2 Story Buildings)
For 2-Story Bent - Assuming Fully Braced, Tension-Only System


 

Disclaimer: This calculator is not intended to be used for the design of actual structures, but only for schematic (preliminary) understanding of structural design principals. For the design of an actual structure, a competent professional should be consulted.

‘Calculations courtesy of Alex Tomanovich, PE ’