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Introduction

Welcome to edubeam, your free online web app for structural analysis. Structural analysis becomes accessible within your web browser without the need for installation or complex setup. Access anytime, anywhere, completely free of charge. Tailored for education, our platform is designed with students and educators in mind, ensuring an optimal learning experience.


Click here to launch edubeam and start your structural analysis journey.

edubeam in action

Features

  • 2D Beam/Truss Solver: Seamlessly analyze and solve any 2D structures.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for effortless navigation.
  • Free and Online: Access anytime, anywhere for ultimate convenience.
  • Student & Teacher Focus: Tailored features for an optimal learning experience.
  • Open-Source Innovation: Collaborate and contribute to the evolution of edubeam.
  • Easy Project Sharing: Share your projects effortlessly with an URL feature.

Unlock the full potential of structural analysis with advanced features:

  • Static Condensation: Analyze truss structures and internal hinges with ease using static condensation at each beam end.
  • Detailed Results Visualization: Gain comprehensive insights with detailed normal force, shear force, and bending moment diagrams, as well as precise deformed shape and reaction displays.
  • Custom Nodal Coordinate Systems: Specify custom local coordinate systems at each node, including support for inclined supports.
  • Temperature Load Support: Apply temperature loads on beams and uniformly distributed loads for thorough structural analysis.

Localization

edubeam is available in available in multiple languages to enhance your user experience.

The Authors

edubeam is a collaborative project fueled by a dedicated community of contributors who are passionate about advancing structural analysis education. It is developed and maintained by a small team from the Department of Mechanics at CTU Prague - Faculty of Civil Engineering.
Bořek Patzák

Bořek Patzák

Original author, FEA implementation

The original desktop application was developed by Bořek Patzák, Jan Stránský and Vít Šmilauer.

Get Involved

Feel free to join our community and contribute to the growth of edubeam. Your involvement can range from testing and reporting issues to actively participating in the development process.

Here are some ways you can get involved and contribute to edubeam:

  1. Contribute Code:

    • Explore our GitHub repository and contribute to code development.
    • Choose from a variety of tasks, from basic structural analysis to advanced feature implementation.
  2. Testing and Bug Reporting:

    • Test edubeam and report any bugs or issues on our issue tracker.
    • Your feedback is crucial for improving the reliability and functionality of edubeam.
  3. Documentation:

    • Help improve our documentation to make edubeam more user-friendly.
    • Contribute tutorials, guides, or FAQs to enhance the learning experience for users.
  4. Spread the Word:

    • Share edubeam with your peers and on social media.
    • Your support helps grow our community and ensures more students benefit from edubeam.

Ready to get started? Choose a contribution path that suits your skills and interests, and become a valuable part of the edubeam community!