- If a cross-section
is defined, the software can display the shape of the cross-section and plot
the distribution of either normal or shear stress as it varies over the depth
of the section.
- A set of movable
cross hairs is provided so users can point to a specific location within the
depth of the cross-section. Normal and shear stresses are calculated at that
point. In the transverse shear stress calculation, the value of Q is also
calculated for the location chosen by the user with the cross hairs.
- Stress distributions
are plotted and specific stresses can be calculated for composite cross-sections.
- Mohr's circle
calculation can be seamlessly accessed from the beam stress calculations so
that the principal stresses at a point can be computed.
- Axial forces
at the cross-section can also be considered so that combined loadings can
be analyzed.
- The user can
define allowable stresses so that the allowable axial force, shear force,
and bending moment can be computed.
- Beam design
problems requiring the student to compute the required beam size.
- Bending of unsymmetrical
shapes can be considered.
