using a site like steelbeamcalculator.co.uk

[DIYbuilder]

Hi,

has anyone used the above site for submission of calcs to BC?

I'm still going to use a structural engineer for my calcs as I've got quite a complex roof design.

I thought the website might be useful for doing a lot of the pre thinking as I'm in the process if getting prices for material etc.

cheers

 

[Static]

Users should only use Steel Beam Calculator Limited’s Products if they have enough knowledge to correctly assess the loads supported by members, the reasonableness of the programme output, the overall performance of the structure and the suitability of the proposed design. Users should verify results for themselves and all calculations produced by Steel Beam Calculator Limited’s products should be checked independently. The Client is to ensure that all users of Steel Beam Calculator Limited’s Products are competent.

Depends on how compedent you are.. also it designs to eurocodes something that a SE may not yet as it gives larger sizes for smaller spans..