Steel Column Design Spreadsheet to Eurocode - not ready!!!
and to SCI Steelwork Design Guide to BS 5950
 

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 Description:

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Very simple to use and very powerful spreadsheet for steel design. User input was limited to minimum and as much as possible is automated. The output is very eye pleasing, quick to understand and follow. This spreadsheet significantly reduces time required for laborious calculations of steel columns (even if 'Blue Book' is to be used, since changes do not require referring to tables). This spreadsheet can also be used for slender sections (which is a big advantage). The design procedure is as for 'simple structures' where nominal column moments are calculated based on eccentricity of reactions from supported beams. Together with the Steel Beam Design Spreadsheet it is a package that many steel designers will find essential.

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 Features:

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- A clear and easy to read output (all on a single page);
- Change steel grade: S275; S355; S460;
- Supported steel sections: UC, UB;
- All cross-section classes are supported: plastic, compact, semi-compact, slender;
- Class 4 Slender sections are calculated based on reduced design strength pyr;
- Calculations are based on 'simple structures' design procedures described in section 4.7.7. of BS;
- Automatically calculates nominal effective length factors based on specified end restraint types;
- Gives option to change beam reaction eccentricity value (in 'simple construction' typically 100mm);
- Gives option to allow moments to be divided between adjacent (top and bottom) columns;
- Includes individual checks for compression resistance and buckling resistance;
- Gives option to change design between under factored or unfactored values;
- Quick summary of utilization factors;
- 'Live' Loading diagram;
- Changeable safety factors;
- Design is based on British Standard (BS 5950:1 2000).

(Note: macros must be enabled for proper working of the spreadsheet. See this easy step-by-step guide)

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 Download Section:

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FREE Lite version: Steel Column 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 you cannot change column height nor change reactions at point 2.

Free Lite Version

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FULL version: Steel Column Design to BS (1.1).

Fully working version where you change the company information and company logo. And also change column height.

By purchasing this spreadsheet you agree to the disclaimer shown in 'checkout' section. Two types of licenses are available for this spreadsheet. The single-user license is offered for a nominal price of £10 - a great product that you can have for a great value.

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Single-User License
Price: £10

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Price: £40

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