"BEAMCOL13" --- STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Program 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 Name

Description

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

This 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 <= 1.0'), this program will use a value = 1.0'.
9. When a stiffened element (web) of a member subjected to axial compression is classified as a "slender"
element (exceeding non-compact limits) based on local buckling criteria, then the program complies with
AISC Chapter E7.
10. In the "BeamCol(C)" worksheet for channels subjected to Y-axis bending, the properties database uses the
minimum value of 'Sy'. However, it is desired to calculate the bending stress at the back of the channel
instead of at the tips of the flanges, this may be done by computing a "reduced effective" Y-axis bending
moment, Mye = My*Sy*(xbar)/Iy , for member loading input.
11. This program does not calculate or check shear or deflection in member
12. This program does not consider torsion on member.
13. This program does not consider deduction for holes in members subjected to tension.

14. This program contains numerous comment boxes which contain a wide variety of information including

explanations of input or output items, equations used, data tables, etc. (Note: presence of a comment box
is denoted by a red triangle in the upper right-hand corner of a cell. Merely move the mouse pointer to the
desired cell to view the contents of that particular "comment box".)

"BEAMCOL13.xls" Program
Created By: Joel Berg, P.E.
Based on a Program By: Alex Tomanovich, P.E.
Version 1.8

STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Stress Code Check Per AISC 13th Edition Manual (ASD)
For W, S, M, and HP Shapes
Client:
Prep. By:

Project Name:
Project No.:

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Single
Reverse
Braced

Date:

Input Data:
Member Size:
Select:

W16x26

Member Loadings:
P=
100.00
Mx =
0.00
My =
0.00
Design Parameters:
Fy =
50.00
Kx =
1.00
Ky =
1.00
Lx =
5.000
Ly =
5.000
Lb =
5.000
Flex. Type =
Single
Cb =
1.00

kips
ft-kips
ft-kips

Member Properties:
A=
7.68
d = 15.700
tw = 0.250
bf = 5.500
tf = 0.345
k = 0.747
Ix = 301.00
Sx = 38.40
rx =
6.26
Zx = 44.20
Iy =
9.59
Sy =
3.49
ry =
1.12
Zy =
5.48
J = 0.262
Cw = 565.0

Y
Single

in.^2

tf=0.345

in.

rf =
rw =
#

in.
in.
in.
in.

X
Design Chapter

d=15.7

in.^4

tw=0.25

in.^3

Ky*Ly/ry =
K*L/r (max) =
fa = P/A =
in.^4
W16x26 Section
kc =
ft.
in.^3
#
ft.
in.
Shape Factors:
Chaper 3:
ft.
in.^3
SFx =
1.15
Fa =
in.^4
SFy =
1.57
Fa =
in.^6
Fe =
Results:
#
Chaper 4:
For Axial Compression:
For X-axis Bending:
For Y-axis Bending:
Fe =
Kx*Lx/rx =
9.58
Lp =
3.96
fby =
0.00
ft.
ksi
Ky*Ly/ry =
53.57
Lr =
11.21
Fby = 47.01 ksi
ft.
Fe =
99.73
rts =
1.38
Mry = 13.67 ft-kips
fa =
13.02
fbx =
0.00
Chaper 7:
ksi
ksi
Fa =
21.09
Fbx = 32.52 ksi
Qs =
ksi
Pa =
162.01
Mrx = 104.06 ft-kips
Qa =
kips
Q=
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Aeff =
Pbr =
1.00
Pbr =
0.00
be,web =
kips
kips
br =
br
=
26.67
0.00
Fa =
kip / in
kip / in
Fa =
#
Stress Ratio:
Use: Fa =
S.R. =
0.617
Eqn. H1-1a
<============== S.R. 1, Member is adequate for loading
Pa =
Comments:
#
X-axis Bend
Design Chapter
kc =
Lp =
rts =
c=
R1 =
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"BEAMCOL13.xls" Program
Created By: Joel Berg, P.E.
Based on a Program By: Alex Tomanovich, P.E.
Version 1.8

STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Stress Code Check Per AISC 13th Edition Manual (ASD)
For Shapes Not in Database or Built-Up Shapes
Client:
Prep. By:

Project Name:
Project No.:

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Single
Reverse
Braced
Single

Date:

Input Data:
Member Data:
d=
tw =
bf =
tf =

14.000
0.250
10.500
0.500

Member Loadings:
P=
160.00
Mx =
0.00
My =
0.00

in.
in.
in.
in.

kips
ft-kips

Member Properties:
A = 13.75
d = 14.000
tw = 0.250
bf = 10.500
tf = 0.500
Ix = 524.40
Sx = 74.91
rx =
6.18
Zx = 81.44
Iy = 96.49
Sy = 18.38
ry =
2.65
Zy = 27.77
J=
0.94
Cw = 4396.1
wt./ft. = 46.79

Y
in.^2

tf = 0.5

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.^4

d = 14

rf =
rw =
#

h = 13

Design Chapter

in.^3

tw = 0.25

in.

Ky*Ly/ry =
K*L/r (max) =
Design Parameters:
fa = P/A =
in.^3
Fy =
50.00
Built-Up Section
kc =
ksi
in.
Kx =
1.00
#
in.^3
Ky =
1.00
Shape Factors:
Chaper 3:
in.^4
Kz =
1.00
SFx =
1.09
Fa =
in.^6
Lx =
15.000
SFy =
1.51
Fa =
ft.
lbs./ft.
Ly =
15.000
Fe =
ft.
Lb =
15.000
Slender Reduction Factors:
#
ft.
Flex. Type =
Single
Qs = 1.000
Chaper 4:
Cb =
1.00
Qa = 0.965
Fe =
Fa =
Results:
Fa =
#
For Axial Compression:
For X-axis Bending:
For Y-axis Bending:
Chaper 7:
Kx*Lx/rx =
29.15
Lp =
9.36
fby =
0.00
ft.
ksi
Ky*Ly/ry =
67.95
Lr = 25.75 ft.
Fby = 42.31 ksi
Fe =
61.99
rts =
2.95
Mry = 64.81 ft-kips
fa =
11.64
fbx =
0.00
Aeff =
ksi
ksi
Fa =
20.86
Fbx = 28.56 ksi
be,flg =
ksi
Pa =
286.84
Mrx = 178.27 ft-kips
be,web =
kips
Fa =
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Fa =
Pbr =
1.60
Pbr =
0.00
#
kips
kips
br =
br =
14.22
0.00
Use: Fa =
kip / in
kip / in
S.R. =
Stress Ratio:
Pa =
S.R. =
0.558
Eqn. H1-1
<============== S.R. 1, Member is adequate for loading
X-axis Bend
Comments:
Design Chapter
kc =
#
Chaper 2:
Lp =
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"BEAMCOL13.xls" Program
Created By: Joel Berg, P.E.
Based on a Program By: Alex Tomanovich, P.E.
Version 1.8

STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Stress Code Check Per AISC 13th Edition Manual (ASD)
For WT, ST, and MT Shapes
Client:
Prep. By:

Project Name:
Project No.:

###
###
###
Single
Reverse
Braced
Single

Date:

Input Data:
bf = 3.96

Member Size:
Select:

wt5x6

Member Loadings:
P=
0.00
Mx =
0.00
My =
0.00
Design Parameters:
Fy =
50.00
Kx =
1.00
Ky =
1.00
Kz =
1.00
Lx =
20.000
Ly =
20.000
Lb =
5.000
Flex. Type =
Single
Yes
Stem in Tens.? =

kips
ft-kips
ft-kips

ksi

ft.
ft.
ft.

Member Properties:
A=
1.77
d = 4.940
tw = 0.190
bf = 3.960
tf = 0.210
k = 0.510
ybar = 1.360
Ix =
4.35
Sx,top =
3.20
Sx,btm =
1.22
rx =
1.57
Zx =
2.20
Iy =
1.09
Sy =
0.55
ry =
0.79
Zy =
0.87
J = 0.0272
Cw = 0.0255
robar =
2.16
H = 0.661

Y
in.^2

ksi
ksi
kips

For X-axis Bending:

fbxc =
0.00
fbxt =
0.00
B = 1.199
Sxc = 3.199
Fbxc = 18.27
Fbxt = 47.90
Mrx =
4.87

Yes

in.
in.

dwt = 4.94

ybar = 1.36

in.

Ky*Ly/ry =

in.

tw = 0.19

in.^4

fa =

in.^3
in.^3

esign Chapter
y2 = 3.58

in.

wt5x6 Section

Chaper 3:

in.
in.^3
in.^4
in.^3
in.
in.^3
in.^4
in.^6

Results:
For Axial Compression:
Kx*Lx/rx =
152.87
Ky*Ly/ry =
305.73
Fe =
2.97
fa =
0.00
Fa =
29.94
Pa =
52.99

tf = 0.21

in.

ksi
ksi
in.^3
ksi
ksi
ft-kips

Fa =
Shape Factors:
Fa =
SFx =
1.80
Fe =
Use: Fa =
Slender Reduction Factors: S.R. =
Qs = 0.592
Pa =
Qa = 1.000
Fcrz =
Fa =
Fey =
Fez =
Fe =
For Y-axis Bending:
#
fby =
0.00
ksi
S = 0.549 in.^3
Z = 0.823 in.^3
Lb*d/t^2 = 5387.8
Qa =
Fby =
6.12
ksi
Mry =
0.28
ft-kips
Fa =
#

Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:

Pbr =
0.00
kips
br =
0.00
kip / in

Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:

Pbr =
0.00
kips
br =
0.00
kip / in

Use: Fa =
S.R. =
Pa =
#

Stress Ratio:
S.R. =
Comments:

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X-axis Bend
0.000

Eqn. H2-1

<============== S.R. 1, Member is adequate for loading

fbxc =
fbxt =
Mrx =
Mrx =
B=
Mrx =

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"BEAMCOL13.xls" Program
Created By: Joel Berg, P.E.
Based on a Program By: Alex Tomanovich, P.E.
Version 1.8

STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Stress Code Check Per AISC 13th Edition Manual (ASD)
For C and MC Shapes
Client:
Prep. By:

Project Name:
Project No.:

###
###
Single
Reverse
Braced
Unbraced

Date:

Input Data:
Member Size:
Select:

C8X11.5

Member Loadings:
P=
0.00
Mx =
0.00
My =
0.00
Design Parameters:
Fy =
36.00
Kx =
1.00
Ky =
1.00
Lx =
10.000
Ly =
10.000
Lb =
10.000
Flex. Type =
Single
Cb =
1.00

kips
ft-kips
ft-kips

ksi

ft.
ft.
ft.

Member Properties:
A=
3.37
d=
8.00
tw = 0.220
bf = 2.260
tf = 0.390
k = 0.938
Ix = 32.50
Sx =
8.14
rx =
3.11
Zx =
9.63
Iy =
1.31
Sy =
0.78
ry = 0.623
xbar = 0.572
Zy =
1.57
J = 0.130
Cw = 16.50

Y
tf=0.39

in.^2

Double

in.
in.

##

xbar=0.572

in.
in.

d=8

tw=0.22

in.^4
in.^3
in

bf=2.26

in.^3
in.^4

C8X11.5 Section

in.^3
in
in
in.^3

X
Ky*Ly/ry =

in.

Shape Factors:
SFx =
1.18
SFy =
2.03

fa = P/A =
Fa =
Fa =
Fe =
Use: Fa =
S.R. =
Pa =
#

X-axis Bend

in.^4

Design Chapter
Results:
Lp =
rts =
For Axial Compression:
For X-axis Bending:
For Y-axis Bending:
c=
Kx*Lx/rx =
38.59
Lp =
2.59
fby
=
0.00
ft.
ksi
Ky*Ly/ry =
192.62
Lr = 10.42 ft.
Fby = 34.49 ksi
Fe =
7.71
rts =
0.76
Mry =
2.23
ksi
ft-kips
fa =
0.00
fbx =
0.00
R3 =
ksi
ksi
Fa =
21.56
Fbx = 15.65 ksi
fbx =
ksi
Pa =
72.65
Mrx = 10.62 ft-kips
Is Lb<=Lp?
kips
Fbx =
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Fbx =
Pbr =
0.00
Pbr =
0.00
Fbx =
kips
kips
br =
br
=
0.00
0.00
Increased Cb =
kip / in
kip / in
Use: Fbx =
Mrx =
Stress Ratio:
S.R. =
S.R. =
0.000
Eqn. H1-1b
<============== S.R. 1, Member is adequate for loading
in.^6

##

Comments:

##
##

Y-axis Bend
fby = My/Sy =
Fby =
Fby =
Fby =
Fcr =
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"BEAMCOL13.xls" Program
Created By: Joel Berg, P.E.
Based on a Program By: Alex Tomanovich, P.E.
Version 1.8

STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Per AISC 13th Edition Manual (ASD)
For Square & Rectangular HSS (Tube) Shapes
Client:
Prep. By:

Project Name:
Project No.:

Date:

Input Data:
Member Size:
Select:

HSS5x2-1/2x1/8

Member Loadings:
P=
0.00
Mx =
0.00
My =
0.00
Design Parameters:
Fy =
46.00
Kx =
1.00
Ky =
1.00
Lx =
17.000
Ly =
17.000

kips
ft-kips
ft-kips

Member Properties:
A=
1.65
H = 5.000
B = 2.500
t (des) =
0.116
wt./ft. = 6.022
Ix = 5.340
Sx = 2.140
rx = 1.800
Zx = 2.650
Iy = 1.820
Sy = 1.460
ry = 1.050
Zy = 1.640
H (flat) = 4.438
B (flat) =
---

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Single
Reverse

Y
in.^2

t=0.116

in.
in.
in.
plf.
in.^4

H=5

in.^3

Single
Double
##
Axial Compr
Kx*Lx/rx =
X
t=0.116

fa = P/A =
Fa =
Fa =
B=2.5
in.^4
Fe =
in.^3
HSS5x2-1/2x1/8 Section
Q = Qa =
ft.
in.
Aeff =
ft.
in.^3
Shape Factors:
beb =
in.
SFx =
1.24
beh =
in.
SFy =
1.12
Fa =
Results:
Fa =
Use: Fa =
For Axial Compression:
For X-axis Bending:
For Y-axis Bending:
S.R. =
Kx*Lx/rx =
113.33
fbx =
0.00
fby =
0.00
ksi
ksi
Ky*Ly/ry =
194.29
Stop(eff) =
2.14
Sleft(eff) =
1.37
in.^3
in.^3
Fe =
7.58
Sbtm(eff) =
2.14
Srt(eff) =
1.44
in.^3
in.^3
Q = Qa =
1.00
Fbx =
34.11
Fby = 25.78 ksi
ksi
fa =
0.00
Mrx =
6.08
Mry =
3.14
ksi
ft-kips
ft-kips
Fa =
0.00
Fbx =
ksi
Cap. based on Seff (Eqn. F7-3)
Pa =
0.00
kips
but stress and Mry are w.r.t. to Sy Fbx =
be =
by Fby = (Fy/1.67)*Seffy/Sy
ybar (eff) =
Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:
Ix(eff) =
Pbr =
0.00
Stop(eff) =
kips
br =
0.00
Sbtm(eff) =
kip / in
Fbx =
Use: Fbx =
Stress Ratio:
Mrx =
S.R. =
0.000
Eqn. H2-1
<============== S.R. 1, Member is adequate for loading
#
Comments:
Y-axis Bend
fby = My/Sy =
Fby =
Fby =
Fby =
be =
xbar (eff) =
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in.

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"BEAMCOL13.xls" Program
Created By: Joel Berg, P.E.
Based on a Program By: Alex Tomanovich, P.E.
Version 1.8

STEEL BEAM AND COLUMN ANALYSIS / CODE CHECK

Per AISC 13th Edition Manual (ASD)
For Round HSS and Pipe Shapes
Client:
Prep. By:

Project Name:
Project No.:

###
###
###
###
###

Date:

Input Data:
Member Size:
Select:

Pipe10STD

Member Loadings:
P=
0.00
Mx =
0.00
My =
0.00
Design Parameters:
Fy =
35.00
Kx =
1.00
Ky =
1.00
Lx =
30.000
Ly =
15.000

kips
ft-kips
ft-kips

ksi

Member Properties:
A=
11.10
OD = 10.750
ID = 10.000
t(des) = 0.340
wt./ft. = 40.50
Ix = Iy = 151.00
Sx = Sy = 28.10
rx = ry =
3.68
Zx = Zy = 36.90

Y
in.
in.
in.
plf.

Comments:

0.000

K*L/r (max) =
fa = P/A =

in.^3
in.

ID=10

in.^3

Fa =
Fe =
Pipe10STD Section Q = Qa =
Fa =
Fa =
Use: Fa =
S.R. =
For Y-axis Bending:
Pa =
fby =
0.00
ksi
Fby = 27.52 ksi
Mry = 64.45 ft-kips
Fbx =
Fbx =
Fbx =
Use: Fbx =
Mrx =
S.R. =
OD=10.75

ft.

Shape Factors:
SF =
1.31

ft.

For X-axis Bending:

fbx =
0.00
Fbx = 27.52
Mrx = 64.45
ksi
ksi
kips

Nodal Lat. Brcg Requirements:

Pbr =
0.00
kips
br =
0.00
kip / in

Stress Ratio:
S.R. =

in.^4

Results:
For Axial Compression:
Kx*Lx/rx =
97.83
Ky*Ly/ry =
48.91
Fe =
29.91
Q = Qa =
N.A.
fa =
0.00
Fa =
12.84
Pa =
142.55

Reverse
Braced
t=0.34Unbraced
Axial Compr
Kx*Lx/rx =

in.^2

Eqn. H1-1b

ksi
ksi
ft-kips

Y-axis Bend
fby = My/Sy =
Fby =
Fby =
Fby =
<============== S.R. 1, Member is adequate for loading
Mry =
S.R. =
#

Stress Ratio
S.R. =
S.R. =
S.R. =
#
#
#
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