Wood Frame Calculation

Wood Frame Calculation  

🪚 Wood-Frame

span · load · section

Span (ft)

Load (psf)

Width (in)

Depth (in)

📐 section capacity

— lb-ft

Bending stress · uniform load ✔️ safe

How the Wood-Frame Calculator Works This tool helps you quickly assess the bending capacity of a wood beam based on simple inputs. Here's a breakdown of its operation: Input Fields: You enter the Span (feet), Load (pounds per square foot), and the beam's Width and Depth (inches). These are the key variables for the calculation. The Process: When you click the "Calculate" button, the script uses a simplified engineering formula. It first calculates the total uniform load on the beam, then determines the maximum bending moment and the section modulus of the beam's cross-section. Finally, it computes the resulting bending stress. Output & Feedback: The result shows the calculated moment capacity in lb-ft. Below, you'll see the section modulus and actual bending stress. A "safe" or "overstressed" status provides immediate, clear feedback on the beam's performance under the given load.