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Masonry Bearing (Padstone) Design Spreadsheet to BS 5628: 2005
Available for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac users.

Description:
Spreadsheet for assessing masonry wall under beam or lintel load. And for designing concrete padstone where masonry alone is not adequate. Allows design of single leaf and cavity walls. Supported beam or lintel can span parallel or perpendicular to wall and be positioned eccentrically if required.

It includes a diagram that updates automatically to reflect current design scenario. This makes it a very easy to use tool for engineers working with masonry buildings.

It includes in-spreadsheet help pop-ups to make use simpler and more efficient.
Features:
- A clear and easy to read output (all on a single page);
- Quick summary of results;
- For single leaf and cavity walls;
- Masonry covered: clay bricks, calcium silicate bricks, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, aggregate concrete blocks (solid or hollow), solida aggregate concrete blocks collar jointed, solid aggregate concrete blocks laid flat;
- Compressive unit strength is automatically suggested based on masonry type selected;
- Characteristic compressive strength is automatically calculated based on unit strength, 'as laid' height and horizontal dimension of blocks (where relevant);
- Automatically checks bearing type and applies appropriate bearing factor;
- Specify beam/lintel reaction and distributed load on the wall;
- Beam/lintel can span in plane of wall or perpendicular;
- Option to add beam/lintel eccentricity;
- Stress distribution can be triangular or similar to semi-infinite beam on elastic foundation;
- Diagram that automatically updates to reflect current design scenario;
- Includes in-spreadsheet help pop-ups;
- Design is based on British Standard (BS 5628:1 2005).

(Note: macros must be enabled for proper working of the spreadsheet. Follow instructions in this video)
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System Requirements:
To run the Single-User Licensed version you require:
- Microsoft Windows Excel version 2007 and above;
(Note: the Single-User spreadsheet will not run on Mac due to unsupported activation procedure)

To run the Company Licensed version you require either:
- Microsoft Windows Excel version 2007 and above;
- Microsoft Mac Excel version 2004, 2011 and above. If unsure then see whether the FREE version works.
Download Section:
FREE Lite version: Bearing Design to BS (1.0).

The restriction in this free lite version is that you cannot change the company name nor the logo (shown in top left corner) - currently set to a made up company. Also mortar strength, leaf thickness and dead load are locked.

 


FULL version: Bearing Design to BS (1.2).

Single-User or Company License, which one is the best for me?

Fully working version where you change the company information and company logo.

By purchasing this spreadsheet you agree to the disclaimer and terms & conditions. Two types of licenses are available for this spreadsheet. The single-user license is offered for a nominal price of £20 - a great product that you can have for a great value.

After purchase fill in this Activation Key Request Form.


 
 


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