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πŸ“ Analysis Calculators

Welcome to the Analysis Calculators. These code-agnostic tools let you analyse beams, portal frames, trusses, and custom cross sections, then link results into the design calculators for your region.
Available in all regions: The Analysis Calculators (beam analysis, portal frames, trusses, custom cross sections, and more) are available no matter which region you work in: United States, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, and Europe.
Looking for something specific? Use the AI assistant in this documentation site. Ask in plain language, for example β€œHow do I analyse a portal frame?” or β€œHow do I link analysis results to a design calculator?” It searches our guides and worked examples for you.

πŸš€ Quick Start

Getting Started

Learn the basics of using Calcs.com

Beam Analysis

Analyse beams under any loading

Linking Analysis to Design

Send analysis results into design calculators

πŸ“ Calculation Modules

Portal Frames

How to Analyse a Portal Frame

Step-by-step portal frame analysis in Calcs.com

Portal Frame Worked Examples

Real-world portal frame analysis examples

Beam Analysis

Beam Analysis Calculator

General beam analysis and design

Live Load Patterning

Automatic unbalanced loads and live load patterning

Truss Analysis

Truss Analysis Wizard

Analyse trusses with the wizard

Custom Truss Sections

Build custom truss layouts and sections

Truss Types

Learn about different truss types

Custom Cross Sections

Custom Cross Section Calculator

Define and analyse custom cross sections

Shear Deflection in Wood Beams

Understand shear deflection in wood beam calculators

Linking Analysis to Design

Linking Analysis to Design

Use Design Only calculators to check truss and portal frame members

Sign & Axis Conventions

Sign and axis conventions used across analysis tools

Portal Frame Worked Examples

Worked examples for portal frame analysis

Truss Analysis Wizard

Complete guide to the Truss Analysis Wizard

πŸ” Browse by Category

Use the navigation menu on the left to explore all available analysis modules organized by:
  • Portal Frames - Analysis guides and worked examples
  • Beam Analysis - Beam analysis calculator and live load patterning
  • Truss Analysis - Truss Wizard, custom trusses, truss types
  • Custom Cross Section Analysis - Define and analyse custom shapes
  • Linking Analysis to Design - Connect analysis results to design calculators
  • Sign & Axis Conventions - Reference conventions used in the calculators

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