Design software BEAM

computer-aided engineeringfor concrete structures3D

Program for design and verification of horizontal reinforced concrete structures according to EN 1992-1-1 or EN 1992-2 (Eurocode 2). This tool is useful for design of beams, slabs and similar structural elements. The verification includes both ultimate and serviceability limit states. Main features National annexes for Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Bulgaria Option for input of arbitrary values of partial safety factors Members with unlimited number of supports Variable cross-sections (tapers) Spring supports, internal hinges Generator of load cases and combinations for continuous beam according to EN 1990 Various types of longitudinal and shear reinforcement Check of indicative strength class, minimum cover and reinforcement ratios Verification of the ultimate limit states (bending, shear) Verification of the serviceability limit states (deflection control including influence of creep and shrinkage, crack control, stress limitation) Printing of well-arranged reports The program works as a standalone application or as a designing module in programs FIN 3D and FIN 2D. In this mode, the structure is created in FIN programs, that calculate deformations and internal forces. These results are transferred into the program Concrete Beam. This program performs the verification according to the given standard. Results and updated cross-sections are transferred back into FIN programs. Such mutual communication leads to efficient optimization of structure design.