Scope & assumptions
Simply supported single span with uniform design/service line loads. Cross-section properties and χLT are entered by the user.
METRIC REPUBLIC ENGINEERING · PRELIMINARY
EC3 Steel Beam Screening Check
EC3-style beam screening using user-entered section properties and χLT; checks bending, shear and elastic deflection.
EC3-style screeningχLT entered by userBending · shear · SLS
Calculation basis
MEd = qd·L²/8; VEd = qd·L/2; Mb,Rd = χLT·W·fy/γM1; Vpl,Rd = Av·fy/(√3·γM0); elastic service deflection uses E·I.
Important engineering note: χLT, section class/effective properties and resistance factors must match the applicable Eurocode edition and National Annex. This screen does not calculate lateral-torsional buckling, local buckling, interaction, web crippling, concentrated loads or stability of the system.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a complete code design?
No. It is a transparent preliminary calculation. Code-specific limits, detailing, stability and project conditions must be verified independently.
Can I use the result for construction?
Use the result as a screening or checking aid only. Final design and construction documents should be verified by a qualified professional where required.
Why are some resistance factors entered by the user?
Many design standards contain member-, material-, product- or project-specific values. Metric Republic keeps these visible and user-controlled instead of hiding assumptions.