"BEAMCOL13" --- STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECKProgram Description:"BEAMCOL13" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis and code checking of steel beams and columns. Specifically, beams and columns are analyzed / code checked per the AISC 13th Edition Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual. Both actual and allowable stresses are computed, with the final result being a computed "stress ratio" of actual stress/allowable stress. Also, a list of the lightest weight members which satisfy the code check is displayed for convenience. This program is a workbook consisting of seven (7) worksheets, described as follows:

Worksheet NameDoc BeamCol(I) BeamCol(Built-Up) BeamCol(WT) BeamCol(C) BeamCol(Rect. HSS) BeamCol(Round HSS & Pipe)

DescriptionThis documentation sheet Analysis / Code Check for W, S, M, and HP Shapes Analysis / Code Check for Non-Database and Built-Up Shapes Analysis / Code Check for WT, ST, and MT Shapes Analysis / Code Check for Channel Shapes Analysis / Code Check for Rectangular HSS (Tube) Shapes Analysis / Code Check for Round HSS and Pipe Shapes

Program Assumptions and Limitations:1. This program follows the procedures and guidelines of the AISC 13th Edition Allowable Stress (ASD) Manual (2005). 2. This program uses the database of member dimensions and section properties from the "AISC Shapes Database", Version 13.0 (2005) as well as the AISC 13th Edition (ASD) Manual (2005). 3. The "BeamCol(Built-Up)" worksheet is valid for AISC W, S, M, and HP shapes NOT contained in the AISC 13th Edition Manual, as well as for non-hybird and doubly-symmetrical ("I" shaped) built-up members which have their flanges continuously welded to the web and which DO NOT quailify as plate girders. 4. This program is NOT valid for single or double angles. 5. In this program for members subjected to known loadings consisting of axial load (compression or tension) and/or uniaxial or biaxial bending, both the actual and allowable stress are computed, with the final result being a computed "stress ratio" of actual stress/allowable stress. 6. The "BeamCol(Built-Up)" worksheet will require the input for the total depth, web thickness, flange width, and flange thickness. Then, all the remaining section properties are automatically calculated, assuming straight, non-sloping flanges. 7. If an axially loaded compression member has a value of the maximum slenderness ratio K*L*12/r >200, then a message will appear. However, this program DOES NOT consider or deem a particular member as "inadequate" based on the slenderness ratio of 200 being exceeded. 8. When the values of either 'Lx', 'Ly', or 'Lb' are input = 0' (or actually