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R.C. Beam Design Spreadsheet to BS 8110-1: 1997
 
 
Description:
Essential spreadsheet for reinforced concrete beam design. This spreadsheet is an extremely efficient tool and allows to quickly design simply supported single span reinforced concrete beams. Required reinforcement is displayed in a very easy to appreciate way - on elevation and cross section diagrams.
Features:
- A clear and easy to read output (all on a single page);
- Longitudinal elevation and cross section showing required reinforcement;
- Beam types: Rectangular; (L-shape, T-shape to be added later)
- Calculations include: moment, shear, compression reinforcement and code dependant deflection;
- Calculates enhanced reinforcement area to achieve required span/depth ratios;
- Option to manually increase number of compression reinforcement for deflection check;
- Checks reinforcement detailing rules;
- Loading options: UDL, 2x Partial UDL, 2x Point Load;
- 'Live' Loading diagram;
- Changeable safety factors;
- Additional options like limiting spacing of top bars to allow for a poker; or limiting link spacing;
- Design is based on British Standard (BS 8110-1 1997).

(Note: macros must be enabled for proper working of the spreadsheet. Follow instructions in this video)
What People Say:
"Love the graphical representation of rebar. No question about how links should be detailed." Karin

"This spreadsheet was very helpful to me. I used it to confirm all my manual computations. It also assisted me to compare the new EN 1992-1-1 with BS 8110." Anji-Sob Erekosima - Anedian Group Co. Ltd
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System Requirements:
To run the Single-User or the Company Licensed version of this spreadsheet you require:
- Microsoft Windows Excel version 2007 and above;

Contact me if you want to use this spreadsheet on MAC.
Download Section:
FREE Lite version: R.C. Beam Design to BS (1.1).

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 point loads are disabled.

 


FULL version: R.C. Beam 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. And also input point loads.

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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