What is EBTCalc?
EBTCalc is a free, open-source structural engineering software application developed for the analysis and design of structural beams. It is capable of analyzing steel, timber, and reinforced concrete beams subjected to point, linearly distributed, trapezoidal, triangular, and moment loads.
Some of the key features and capabilities of EBTCalc include:
- Intuitive graphical user interface for quickly defining beam properties, spans, loads, and supports
- Analysis of shear forces, bending moments, and deflections
- Design of optimum steel, timber and reinforced concrete beams as per major international design codes
- Customizable materials database and code-specific design parameters
- Detailed output reports with diagrams and code reference notes
- Free to use without restrictions under the GNU GPL open-source license
With its streamlined workflows and flexibility, EBTCalc is well-suited for practicing structural engineers looking to automate and speed up the analysis and design of common beam elements. The transparent open-source codebase along with the simple interface also makes EBTCalc an ideal educational tool for students.