Continuous Beam Calculation

Continuous beam calculation is based on element method. Beam elements of four degrees of freedom are used in calculation, in other words, each node can deflect vertically and rotate.

There are three load types; point force, point moment and evenly distributed line load.

Limits to a beam calculation.

• There can be at most 20 elements.
• Diagonal resistance is ignored, material properties and cross section quantities are the same in all elements. Beam’s cross section quantities are constant over the whole area of the beam.
• Shortest element length is 1 mm. All supports must be at the same height. The effect of the mass of the beam and detail views are ignored.

Calculation is performed as follows.

1. Add a 2D drawing New 2D drawing in the archives
2. Open the Browser by pressing the B key. Browser Archives
3. Select Libraries
4. Select the folder Symbols.
5. Select the folder Standards.
6. Select the folder Tools Box.
7. Select in the search result Beam Calculation, and select Add.
8. Select Continuous beam calculationn, and select Add.
9. Select in the dialog box Continuous beam calculation, and select OK.

   Define supports

10. Click Insert.