Define the beam
Choose a W section and enter the span, loading, and lateral brace locations.
SCAFFOLD & SHORING CALCULATIONS
Beam analysis,
clearly presented.
Set up a beam, inspect its response, and document the assumptions behind your calculation.
Preliminary beam analysis available
BEAM ANALYSISResponse under load
ILLUSTRATIVESimply supported beamDeflection exaggerated
Preliminary use Results support planning and do not constitute a complete member design or construction approval.
THE WORKFLOW
From inputs to a
calculation record.
Review the arrangement, understand the beam response, and keep the underlying assumptions visible.
Inspect the response
Move through shear, moment, and deflection diagrams at the same position.
Document the calculation
Print the preliminary results, diagrams, inputs, and limitations for review.
CURRENT SCOPE
A focused first tool.
The beam calculator currently covers a simply supported beam with full-span uniform dead and live loads, plus optional self-weight.
Explore beam analysisBeam analysisAvailable
InputSpan, section, uniform loads
ResultsReactions, shear, moment, deflection
Section dataAISC v15, third-party mirror
Capacity checksNot evaluated
Section properties need verification against the official source. Bearing, stability, connections, and scaffold-specific checks require separate review.
ACCOUNTS & PRICING
Start with the calculator.
The current beam calculator is available for preliminary use. A 14-day trial and paid subscription are planned; account signup and billing are not active yet.
Open beam calculatorIN DEVELOPMENT
More tools are on the way.
Wind and tie-force analysis, member-capacity checks, and account billing are not available yet. Pricing has not been set.
QUESTIONS
Before you start.
What can I calculate today?
Analyze a simply supported beam with full-span uniform downward dead and live loads, with optional self-weight. Member capacity and scaffold-specific checks are not evaluated.
Does it check beam capacity?
No. Bending strength, shear strength, stability, bearing, connections, and scaffold-specific requirements need separate review.
Is the free trial available now?
Not yet. A 14-day trial is planned, but accounts and Stripe billing are not connected and pricing has not been set.
Is this a construction approval?
No. Scafmetric currently supports preliminary planning, not engineering certification or construction approval.