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Optimal Beam vs PocketStatics

A side-by-side look at Optimal Beam and PocketStatics. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Optimal Beam

Optimal Beam

Development

Optimal Beam is open-source software for structural design optimization. It enables engineers to find optimal designs for beams and other structures by specifying design constraints, variables, objectives, and algorithms. The software interfaces with common analysis programs and features multi-objective optimization and parallelization.

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PocketStatics

PocketStatics

Education & Reference

PocketStatics is a mobile app for structural engineers to analyze and design steel and wood structures on the go. It has sections, tables and formulas for quickly calculating member capacities and includes 2D modeling with analysis and design.

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