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Point Loads: What They Are and How to Calculate Them
Loads

Point Loads: What They Are and How to Calculate Them

ByLaurin Ernst May 29, 2023April 30, 2023

In this guide we’ll show, what a point load is, how it’s visualized in engineering, real-world examples and much more.🚀🚀

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How To Find The Centroid [A Step-By-Step Guide]
Geometry

How To Find The Centroid [A Step-By-Step Guide]

ByLaurin Ernst May 8, 2023April 30, 2023

Follow this guide to learn how to calculate the centroid of any cross-section. We even show how you can automatically calculate the centroid for complex cross-sections.

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K-Truss [All YOU Need To Know]
Internal forces

K-Truss [All YOU Need To Know]

ByLaurin Ernst April 24, 2023April 4, 2023

The K-Truss is a structural system commonly used as a bridge structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.

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Gambrel Truss [A Structural Guide]
Internal forces

Gambrel Truss [A Structural Guide]

ByLaurin Ernst April 17, 2023February 21, 2023

The Gambrel Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.

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Queen Post Trusses Explained! [2023]
Internal forces

Queen Post Trusses Explained! [2023]

ByLaurin Ernst March 27, 2023April 4, 2023

The Queen Post Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.

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Moment of Inertia of I Beam: Calculation Example
Geometry

Moment of Inertia of I Beam: Calculation Example

ByLaurin Ernst March 20, 2023February 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the moment of inertia of symmetrical and unsymmetrical i beams.

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The Pratt Truss Explained [2023]
Internal forces

The Pratt Truss Explained [2023]

ByLaurin Ernst February 6, 2023June 6, 2023

The Pratt Truss is a structural system commonly used as bridge structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.

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Live load – all you need to know
Loads

Live load – all you need to know

ByLaurin Ernst October 30, 2022November 8, 2022

Read this guide to understand what the live load is and how to use it in structural calculations.

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Supports: Different Types & How To Calculate Their Reactions
Internal forces

Supports: Different Types & How To Calculate Their Reactions

ByLaurin Ernst October 3, 2022May 28, 2023

A Step-By-Step Guide Showing All Types of Supports and How To Calculate Reaction forces.

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5 Timber Roof Structures Explained! [2023]
Structural Design

5 Timber Roof Structures Explained! [2023]

ByLaurin Ernst January 3, 2022April 30, 2023

Check out this article to learn about the 5 most common timber roof structures and their static systems.

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