calculate_beam_load
Calculate the maximum bending moment and shear force for a beam under a uniform distributed load. Supports simply supported and cantilever beams.
Instructions
Calculate max bending moment and shear for a beam under uniform distributed load. Returns: {load_kN_per_m, max_moment_kNm, max_shear_kN, note}. See list_bundles for related 'construction' calculators.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| span_m | Yes | Beam span in meters | |
| load_kg_per_m | Yes | Distributed load in kg/m | |
| beam_type | No | Support type | simply_supported |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | No | Computed result. Object whose fields depend on the tool (e.g. {tax, marginal_rate, brackets} for tax tools, {volume_l, gallons} for volume tools). | |
| formula | No | Human-readable formula or method used (e.g. "I=P·r·t", "Magnus formula"). | |
| source | No | Authoritative source for the rule or formula (e.g. "Article 197 CGI", "NF DTU 21"). | |
| reference_url | No | Link to a calcul2 page documenting the calculation in detail. |