MathBeam is a MathCAD Prime (10) worksheet for one-dimensional beam analysis using the stiffness method.
- Single & multi-span beam analysis
- Point loads
- Reaction, shear, and moment output
- Single & multi-span beam analysis
- Linear elastic analysis
- Small displacement theory
- Pin supports assumed
This is a work in progress, beta version. Current version limitations include:
- No fixed, roller, or spring support
- No applied moment
- No applied distributed loads
- No Timoshenko (shear deformation) analysis
- No dynamic analysis
- No (automatic) moving load analysis
- No influence line generation
- No geometric nonlinearity
- No material nonlinearity
- No frame or truss analysis
See documents folder for comparisons of worksheet results to industry software results
Beta software — independently verify all results. Not intended as the sole basis for final engineering design.