 Demo version
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The key limitation of this demo version is that printing is disabled -
virtually everything else is identical to the full version. Box shot for
illustration only
The full version of SuperBeam comes with a 90 page manual. If
you are downloading the demo you may find it helpful to print this page out. In
conjunction with the on-line help it should be enough to give you all the
information you need to get started. The manual is also available separately
through the Lulu print-on-demand service, £5.99+P&P.
more info - allow 7-10 days
for delivery. Do NOT send orders for manuals to us as we cannot handle them.
Installation
Clicking on the link or button above will either run the installation
program immediately or will let you download it to your computer from where you
can run it. The filename is SB4DemoSetup.exe.
Once you have installed the program, start it (Start Menu,
Programs, SDA Applications, SuperBeam 4). Click on 'OK' to clear the
disclaimer screen. A project file called DEFAULT. The display should look
something like the one shown below.
A SuperBeam project consists of one or more 'items'. An 'item' is a beam,
stanchion (steel column), timber post or stud, text page or OLE page. You can
add items to your project by using the toolbar buttons or from the Project
menu. You can edit items by double clicking on the window, clicking on the pen
icon on the toolbar, selecting 'Edit' from the menu or by pressing Alt+E - one
of these should suit your preferred way of working.
Starting a new project
To start a new project, select File, New. The Project details dialog will be
displayed; this lets you enter data in four fields as with our other programs.
You can also choose whether to enter total loads (as in earlier versions) or
enter separate dead and live components of loads (the option selected applies
to the whole project, not individual items). Most people will probably find
that total load entry is simpler; dead/live load entry allows steel beam
deflection to be checked against live load deflection only, and automatically
calculates the required factor for steel bearing padstones and bearing plates.
You can also choose whether windows of any particular type are minimized when
you 'close' them or whether they are closed. The latter makes for a clearer
desktop on larger projects; the former saves time when dealing with something
like a through room beam, as you don't have to keep reopening windows. Once you
have entered the required information (you can go back and change it later if
necessary) you will be prompted for a file name under which your work will be
saved.
Beam design
To add a beam to your project, click on the Add Beam icon or
select the Project, Add Beam option. The beam edit dialog, shown next, will be
displayed.
The dialog is arranged as a four page notebook. Clicking on the 'Apply'
button commits any changes that you make without closing the dialog, and you
see the updated calculations in the corresponding window. 'Undo' restores the
data to what it was before you started editing or last pressed 'Apply'.
On the first page you enter something to identify the beam, the
span, the beam type, whether you want to print one or both diagrams (ignored in
the demo version) and you then enter the loads on the beam in the table below.
The column headed 'T' defines the load type: 'U' for a load
which is uniformly distributed between the beam reactions; 'R' for a part UDL -
you enter the loading and start and end postions (measured in metres from R1);
'V' for a variable or triangular load - you enter the start load and position
and end load and position (each in kN/m run and m. from R1); and, lastly, 'P'
for a point load, entered in kN, position in m. from R1. If you have opted for
separate dead and live load entry the load type is entered in thesecond column,
'D' or 'L'. In the 'Desc' column enter something to identify the load and then
enter the loads and positions as appropriate. When you have entered the loads
click on 'Apply'. The calculation window will be updated.
If the beam is a steel beam, click on the Steel tab and you
will see a display like the one below. Make any changes, then 'Apply' again.
The required size will be shown on the button immediately under 'Consider' (see
below) - you can click on the button to manually choose an alternative section,
if you don't want the one that the program has selected. Then click on the
'Bearings' tab and change the bearing details as necessary. Click once more on
'Apply' then close the dialog and you're done.
Timber beam design is handled in a similar way, but of course the options
are different. If you enter the beam width and depth, that size will be
checked. Enter '?' for either and the required dimension will be calculated.
Stanchion design and checking
If you've grasped how beam design is tackled, you will have no
problems with stanchions and timber posts and studs - the concepts are
identical.
SuperBeam's stanchion design dialog has three pages, one each
for loads, steel design parameters and base plate sizing. If you choose the cap
connection or beam reactions options, SuperBeam automatically calculates the
moment resulting from the applied load.
This dialog shows lets you enter the loading and design criteria for timber
posts and studs. These can be axially loaded only or axially loaded and subject
to bending to about the major axis.
Timber posts and studs
This dialog shows lets you enter the loading and design criteria for timber
posts and studs. These can be axially loaded only or axially loaded and subject
to bending to about the major axis.
Uninstall
Uninstall via Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. You do not need to
uninstall the demo before installling the full version.
Ordering the full version
The full version of SuperBeam 4 lets you print out your calculations and, of
course, the on-screen windows do not have the 'Demo' stamp across them. It
comes with a printed manual and the price includes updates issued during the
next 12 months.
Price list
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Single user copy £149.00 + VAT (£175.08)
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Existing registered users of earlier versions of SuperBeam - see
chart on SuperBeam product information page
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