Concise Beam V4 Features

Beam Layouts

• Single simply-supported beam
• Cantilevers at one or both ends
• Analyze any user defined cross-section
• All standardized loads, load cases, and combinations
• Moving Loads, including highway live loads
• Load distribution (including PCI hollowcore distribution)
• Cast-in-place pour (topping or deck) definition with haunch
• Shoring of Cast-in-place pour (point or continuous)

Reinforcement Options:

• Reinforced precast concrete beams
• Full or partially-prestressed (pre-tensioned) precast concrete beams
• Deflected, cut, and debonded tendons
• Strand transfer and development options available

Design Codes

• American standard ACI 318-19
• American standard ACI 318-14
• American standard ACI 318-11
• American standard ACI 318-08
• American standard ACI 318-05
• American standard ACI 318-02
• American standard ACI 318-99
• Canadian standard CSA A23.3-19
• Canadian standard CSA A23.3-14
• Canadian standard CSA A23.3-04
• Canadian standard CSA A23.3-94
• Canadian standard CAN/CSA S6-19
• Canadian standard CAN/CSA S6-14
• Canadian standard CAN/CSA S6-06S1-10
• Australian standard AS 3600-2018
• Australian standard AS 3600-2009
• Australian standard AS 3600-2001
• New Zealand standard NZ 3101.1:05
• Customize each code, and work in metric or U.S. Customary (Imperial) units

Advanced Engineering Capability

• Uses detailed methods whenever appropriate
• Strain-compatibility section analysis accounting for slippage and rupture
• Lateral stability check of tall girders during lifting and transport
• Shear check of hollowcore with filled cores
• Strand and rebar slippage and over-strain check
• Cracked section analysis
• Transfer, lifting, and final stress analysis
• Shored construction options
• Torsion analysis
• Interface shear design check
• Deflection, camber, bearing movement estimates
• Maximum crack width estimate
• PCI Vibration Analysis for Walking and Rhythmic Activity
• Follows recognized methods as used in the PCI Design Handbook, CPCI Metric Design Manual, and the NPCAA Precast Concrete Handbook.
• Concise Beam is NOT able to perform any analysis or design checks required for disturbed regions (ACI D-region) such as at sudden changes in section, large openings, notches, or dapped ends.

Productivity

• Easy-to-read on-screen user's manual and context-sensitive help
• Design tutorials and examples
• Work in metric or U.S. Customary (Imperial) units (switch back and forth at any time)
• Save most settings as defaults
• Generate and edit concrete cross-sections
• Graphical section editor for refining cross-section
• Results output in text reports and graphs
• Comprehensive summary report of input and results
• Full technical support
• Regular program upgrades included with license
• Exceptional responsiveness to user comments and suggestions

Computer Requirements

• A computer capable of running native Microsoft Windows 7 or later
• A video card compatible with Microsoft Windows OpenGL (recommended)
• Supports any printer installed under Microsoft Windows