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This steel beam calculator is intended to be used to design steel beams used in residential construction and assumes that the top flange is laterally braced by regularly spaced members generally at least every 5 feet. To ensure adequate lateral bracing, bracing members should be attached with fasteners that provide a positive connection.
1.2 Select steel beam size
The list above is showing W Beams , you can also switch to S Beams or American Standard Channels
1.2 Select steel beam size
The list above is showing S Beams , you can also switch to W Beams or American Standard Channels
1.2 Select steel beam size
The list above is showing American Standard Channels , you can also switch to W Beams or S Beams
If you're not sure what beam size to choose, use the auto beam select feature below
1.3 Minimum Yield Stress
1.4 Confirm lateral bracing
Is top flange of beam laterally braced along its full length?