Composite Steel Design Module

Design and check encased and composite beams using both ASD and LRFD codes

Module Description

Composite Steel Beam Design software designs and checks encased and composite beams using ASD and LRFD design codes.

Both wide-flange and channel sections can be designed for full or partial composite action.

Design considerations include shored /unshared construction, deflection checks, slab reinforcement at negative moments and more.

Technical Specifications

  • Delivers fast, dependable design checks for composite, non‑composite, and encased steel beams, keeping projects moving without complexity.
  • Supports ASD and LRFD design methods.
  • Handles wide‑flange and channel sections with full or partial composite action..
  • Models real‑world construction conditions with shored/unshored options, negative‑moment slab reinforcement, and cover‑plate strengthening.
  • Computes short‑term and long‑term deflections, helping teams verify serviceability early in the design process.
  • Accepts a wide range of loads — concentrated, uniform, linear, triangular, and end moments.
  • Allows user‑defined load combinations.
  • Produces clean shear and moment diagrams and polished RTF reports compatible with Word.
  • Supports US and metric units with a simple, intuitive interface.