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1. 34 Using the Structural Library 36 OVETVIEW tct 36 Stare WIZA rA TT 37 Main Window tra OR Veo nup ERES eu DERE CHE D ER Yea rca EE La Cin YS VU UM CERE 39 Project Manager 46 Calculation cV EN 58 xiii eee 66 WVOEKING FICS petes NES 69 Ge e TET 69 Conhidg tratlon SetllngS RE UC VE Dax OE Var RUE FRA 73 Building Codes 222 77 Sample Session 80 GOING SLANG Mec CE 80 Starting 80 VV IZA us A ae ee 81 Creating iode EU Ever baseline De Desde aos 82 Entering aA a E EA a aa 84 SetUNg YOUN Tile BIO Ci eM a a 86 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
2. This entry is where you can enter your Product Activation Code PAC Your code is a mixture of upper and lower case letters numbers and the and symbol We have eliminated capital O s and zeros to reduce any confusion about the PAC Your PAC will be between 12 and 15 characters the actual number is based on the encryption algorithm used to create it After entering all characters either press the Tab key or the Save button If it is entered correctly the screen will change and you will see a registration information screen as follows your user registration number and license count will be different User Registration Information User Information Information Hegistered License Enter Mew PAC User Registration Number wgwy gagagg License Court Use your REGISTRATION NUMBER for ALL correspondence License Count is the number of simultaneous users allowed If You Purchase Additional Licenses If you purchase additional licenses you will be issued a new PAC In that case you will press the Enter New PAC button and the following screen will be displayed 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 22 ENERCALC 3 9 User Registration Information User Information Change Activation Code 22 Enter a new Product Activation Code Mote is case sensitive Leave Old The Product Activation Code unlo
3. Double Can Calc and press the button e The Copy Calc button will read all the data from the highlighted calculation and create an entirely new calculation and display it as a calculation to edit e When the General Timber Beam calculation module is opened change the Description item to read as shown below Description 3rd Floor Cantilevered Beam e Next press the button to save this new calculation back to the project file The Project Manager will appear as follows 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 110 ENERCALC UNITS US a Metric Project Info Project Calculations Print Delete ac cate section View Material View Cale Type View EF Export 5 Import Section amp Calc Type Description fram Calculation C3 38D FLOOR FRAMING E C9 ZNDI FLOOR FRAMING egGeneral Timber General Timber 3rd Floor Cantilevered Beam Double cantilevered Beam The final step is to move this new calculation up into the 3rd FLOOR FRAMING section This is easily done by using these buttons Shift Calc Up Shit Calc Down One click of the Shift Calc Up button while the new calculation is highlighted will move it up and the Project Calculation list will appear like this Section View Material View Cale View E gt Export Import section amp Calc Type Description fram Calculation Eus REUS 3rd Floor Cant
4. 13 55E 165 00 ps Right DL 13 41 k Max 2 3 T k Center Span Dead Load DeRectian 0 119 in Lacation 135 388 ft Length Dei 2417 9 c 1982 88 ENERCALC Saving the Calculation Saving the Calculation Total Load Left Cantilever Dead Load Total Load 0 028 in Defector 207 in 0 511 in 18 265 ft Langth Defi amp 41 0 340 8 10 213 43 Right Cantilever Deftection 0 in 0 88 in Length Dell Sf 12 253 9 Root Framing BVV DB08989 ver 5 0 6 15 Jul 1988 Wina2 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 107 The only BIG DANGER up until this point is that YOU DATA IS NOT SAVED You have added a calculation to the project file but everything at this moment is stored in the computers RAM memory A power outage or sever system lockup would loose your current calculation v Save So to save this new calculation back to the project file press oe Immediately the screen will return to the Project Manager screen and you see that a General Timber Beam calculation item has been added below the Section named CALCULATIONS UNITS L5 SI Matric New qe mccum NEM Help Project Info Project Calculations Project Settings General Timber Beam Design Print Copy Delete Add Calc Edit cale Cale Calc Calc Calc span 48 008 Left Cant 8 50ft Right Cant 6 50ft Beam width 5 125in x Depth 37 5in EE Esp
5. 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 23 e An Internet version of the help system if available at www enercalc com sel_ help Updating your Documentation The most up to date documentation for our software products is always available in electronic form You have several options e Download the latest Adobe Acrobat PDF documentation file here ftp www enercalc com sel5 pdf e Download the latest Windows Help system file here ftp www enercalc com enercalc hlip e Use the Internet edition at www enercalc com sel help e Call our Business Office at 800 424 2252 and inquire if printed documentation is available for purchase 3 6 User Information It is important that you enter information about yourself and company into the program We have provided an entry screen for this by selecting User Information from the main menu or pressing the Tools amp Settings button and selecting User Information 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 24 ENERCALC User Registration Information User Information Registration Information Mote To change this information later use the Help User Into menu item software Licensee Company ABC COMPANY INC software Licensee Mame John Smith Email Address Johnsmith abecompany com 00050200 Phone Number 123 456 7890 Fax 687 554 3210 Address Line 1 123 Main Street 00020 Addre
6. winzip H Ax Microsoft Excel DE Microsoft Word Er k ENERTALT 5 8 d ie Remove Structural Engineering Library Programs B SEL 5 8 Help ey Documents Th Settings 2 Search Enercalc SEL 5 8 TE User s Guide PDF Location CHESS The Structural Engineering Library should now begin and you will be viewing the Start Up Wizard as described below 5 3 Start Wizard The Start Up Wizard This window gives you the ability to instantly choose how you wish to begin your worksession All of these items can also be easily chosen from the main menu after the program has already started For this Sample Session we want to create a new Project File So your next step will be to click the button labeled Create a Project File 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 82 ENERCALC What would you like to do Open Last Project File _ Jump to Last Calculation 5 Steel Calcs Base Plate W 14x74 Column with Moment Select a recent PROJECT file Create Project Downe ck or use Button File cec boriqhton ecw cleci hawkins ecw clec beverpark ecw Open Project File single Quick Calc Remove 5 Edit From List File x Cancel Show Start Up Wizard at program start The next window to be displayed see below will allow you to define the file name and drive amp
7. 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 29 for 24 hour response Questionable Numeric Calculated Values If you have a question about how a value is calculated by the software our technician will need to see very specific information In these cases FAX a copy of the calculation printout along with enough descriptive information and hand calculations showing your question or why you could not get the same numbers This is a very detailed type of technical support and can take a few days to investigate depending upon the degree of complexity Please FAX your information and printouts to 949 645 3881 3 8 Maintenance Releases Note Maintenance releases are only available to user subscribing to the yearly maintenance amp support program when past their free 6 month support period Maintenance releases are prepared between major upgrades and contain corrections to the program enhancements that are simple in nature and will be appreciated by the user base updates that give the software more compatibility with new operating systems and common hardware Also included in maintenance releases are improved ways of Supporting the user for a trouble free experience such as improvements to the automated updating system added databases etc Note The Structural Engineering Library consists of up to 30 megabytes of files This option will let you know what the size of the update is and advise you of an estima
8. 5 125 E in f FieFix Fix Pin Length Deflection Ratio Dg 1 Beam Depth ET Em a in Fix F ree Moment Details Sam 6 GluLam Max Pos 0 00k t at 10001 i Manuf or So Pine Max Meg Mom at 1 0008 Max Support EOD kt Wood Species Max 3 Right Support 000 Base 2400 0 2051 Shears Fv 165 0 H nai Max fS Support D Ofk Fe Pem Allowabla 625 0 4 psi Max Right Support 0 00 k Elastic 1 800 0 kei Reactions Lak Suppor Repettna Mamber B Load hax OF 000k Load Duration Factor 1 250 Gt Right Support Calc shear at daplir from support 2 Dead 0 000 k OO00k The Data Entry Tabs on the LEFT half of the screen are where you enter your INPUT values The Results amp Graphics Tabs in the RIGHT half of the screen is where you review the calculated values sketches stress graphs that result from calculations on your input values When you are using ANY of the 45 Structural Engineering Library calculation modules the screen will ALWAYS be laid out like this This enables you to display the tab on the right side that you want to look at and see how the changes to input data on the left effect it 5 9 Entering some data Entering some data Below is a diagram for the roof be
9. A Demonstration Version window will appear Press the Cancel button The What would you like to do window will appear Press the Cancel button From the main program menu select the User Information menu item The User Information window will appear with another window that says Network Installation Alert Select No On the window that is displayed select the Product Activation Code tab and enter your PAC BE CAREFUL TO ENTER THE CHARACTERS CORRECTLY The PAC will be accepted if entered correctly After entering the last character press Tab the indicator should change to Registered and the number of simultaneous executions that are allowed will be shown Installation is now complete Creating an Enercalc link on the Client computer To use the Structural Engineering Library on any workstation connected to your server you simply create a shortcut to the executable program on the server The files will be retrieved from the server and the program will run on the workstation 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 14 ENERCALC IMPORTANT If the software was previously installed on the client computer e Uninstall the software e Delete a file named EC_55 INI that is in your Windows directory A simple way of doing this is to use Start gt Run gt EC_55 INI gt Enter Notepad exe will automatically open the file Highlight ALL lines in the file delete them and then sav
10. thes User IO OBO28591 Mer 5 5 0 1744 2201 Quesson How is anal siresa calcutsted 7 Getting Help A Strategy for Fast and Easy Solutions 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC To help you get your questions answered AS FAST AS POSSIBLE when you do not have priority support please use these guidelines We are continually building our Knowledge Base of information from the telephone fax and e mail questions that are received In addition the on line help system included with your software is also being continually updated to include this information Take the time to occasionally download new versions of the help files from the WWW or BBS The fastest way to contact us is via FAX Next in line is email Because of our schedules for software development and technical support responses voice calls to technical support will result in slower response times If you send us a fax it literally drops in our laps and can be reviewed as soon as possible email questions get our attention the fastest as our continuous Internet connection receives mail every three minutes If you have a question on a program s results send an email and include the project file ECW files that contains the calculation We can view and respond very easily and possible even correct the calculation for you and send it back Installation or Printing Questions These are the most common of repetitive
11. I Printing Getting hardcopy documentation of your calculations is absolutely essential We believe you will find our current calculation reports well designed concise and visually appealing You can print a single calculation or an entire set to any printer you have configured within Windows be it a Laser printer fax software Adobe Acrobat file or another destination We actively request your suggestions for changes or additions to the printouts we provide Because printouts are so essential to your documentation we want to hear your comments Printing a Single Calculation When editing a calculation this printing button is available To print a calculation just select the Print button showing on the calculation screen This button starts printing for the current Main tab Calculation Sketch Diagram You will be asked to select verify the printer to use and the printing will begin You can set up the title block area on your printout by entering data on the Settings window available on the main menu Print O Print a Project When using the project Manager this printing button is available When you select Print from the Project manager a window is opened all divisions are expanded and you are given a screen with flexible selection of calculations You select the calculations to print by simply clicking on them Repeated clicking will toggle the highlight on and off You can scroll the list up and down and
12. L Select Select the button Immediately the beam size information area on the General Tab will be updated to reflect your selection End Fixity Wood Section 5 125x24 0 Pin Fix Beam Width 5 125 4 in C Fix Fix Fix Pin Beam Depth 24 000 4 in C Fix Free C Sawn v GluLam C Manuf nr So Pine 5 11 Displaying a Sketch Displaying a Sketch We now have a calculation with span lengths loads allowable stresses and a beam size It s time we review our sketch to make sure we have entered the critical span and load information correctly Select the Sketch Tab and the working area of your screen will be replaced with a simple diagrammatic sketch of the beam you are designing 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 100 ENERCALC Summary Sketch Diagrams Printing Motes Ibs 7041 y Ibs Hos oo ave 14141 648 00 645 00 IHH 646 00 Ht saca Lha amn lk ft 160 56 k ft Drax 5 9936 in i left 74 18 k ft Mimas right 69 35 k ft Amas 20 770 Amas 32 660 Yma e left 2 17 177 k Yma 02 rt 18 555 k ce left end 2 8710 in Detl right end 4 2813 in 5 12 Displaying a Stress Diagram Displaying a Stress Diagram In addition to the Sketch of the beam design we can also display several stress diagrams Selecting the Diagrams tab will display the She
13. 19 Add a General Timber Beam 87 Take a look at the Calculation 4 4 0 90 Emering SOMGC eo 91 Getting beam sections from a nennen 95 Displaying 99 Displaying a Stress 02 17 47 42 100 Automatic member design 2 2 2 0 1 101 Printing te calculations ince Us ene o E 104 Saving the Calculation EE 106 Changing Section Names Adding a 0 2 112121 107 Adding another a E a A 109 Creating a Technical Support 110 Closing tlie ProJect FIG oie La 112 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Foreword This software system was designed and developed to give the practicing Structural Engineer a tool to rapidly perform structural analysis and design of building components The design philosophy has remained the
14. Because you are usually working in the Project Manager screen the main frame amp menu are not often seen The only activity you can take here is to make one of the menu selections These will be described below and we want you to know that most of these selections are also available on the Project manager screen and the individual calculation screens using a buttons All activity takes place within the ENERCALC Structural Engineering Library window which is a standard application frame When you open an existing or create a new project file the window displays the project list and calculation currently being edited The main menu allows you to convert calculations from other project files change general settings view add modify and delete items in the material databases and save and retrieve default values if a calculation is being edited 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 40 ENERCALC Efe Settings Database Galoultor isar Information Help Structural Engineering Library Version 5 8 File Menu The menu contains several options for creating opening and saving Project files converting previous DOS version files to the new format and starting the Web Update program The Structural Engineering Library uses Project files to build sets of calculations These files have an extension ECW E nerC alc for W indows These files are highly complex and are maintained by a
15. Class Fb Ft Fy gt pg Fil E x C Fh Ft Fv Fc Ferp Fe Pril Elastic Grading Agency Bending Tension Shear Comp Comp Madulus Douglas Fir Larch Select structural 1 450 1 000 95 b25 1 700 1 900 000 Douglas Fir Larch Mo 1 amp Better 1 150 775 gh p25 1 550 1 800 000 WICLIB Douglas Fir Larch Ma 1 1 000 675 95 525 1 500 1 700 000 WICLIB va 2 Douglas Fir Larch 2 8 5 575 gh h2b 1 350 1 600 000 WELE Douglas Fir Larch No 3 2 500 325 gh B25 75 1 400 000 VWCLIB WAWPA ve 2 2 Douglas Fir Larch Stud 675 450 95 p25 050 1 400 000 WICLIB VAYPA Douglas Fir Larch Construction 1 000 B50 gh G25 1 650 1 500 000 WELE Yi FA Insert Douglas Fir Larch Standard 550 375 gh 1 400 1 400 000 WITLIB Douglas Fir Larch Utility 275 175 95 525 400 1 300 000 WICLIB SNPRA mi bb I bb ID I Change Delete P4 m E Cancel 4 7 aj B Rebar Area Combination Database Rebar Section Database Area Quantity Bar Size Method of Building List Quantity Bar Size Area 3 Areas for Bars Quantities in a Range List Combinations of Two Bar Sizes Starting Bar Size Ending Bar Size Bars in Group me k d LO C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 Cancel 1983 20
16. General Information Code Ref 1997 NOS 2003 IBC 2003 NFPA 5000 Base allowables are user def Section Mame 5 125x37 5 Center Span 48 00A Lu 0 00 ft Beam width 54 125in Left Cantilever BOOT unes Lu 8 50 ft Beam Depth 3r 5 Lin Right Cantilever ausus Lu 6 50 ft Member Type Douglas Fir 24F v8 Bm vt Added to Loads Fb Base Allow 2 400 0 psi Load Dur Factor 1 250 Fy Allow 190 0 psi Beam End Fixity Fe Allow 560 0 psi Wood Density 33 000 pet E 1 800 0 ksi Full Length Uniform Loads Center DL 360 00 t LL 288 00 0 Lett Cantilever DL 360 00 LL 288 00 Ft Right Cantilever DL 360 00 t E 299 00 Ft Trapezoidal Loads a eae Zoom Page width To continue simply press the Print button and the standard Windows print dialog will be displayed Select your printer and you will receive a printout looking very similar to the one below 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 106 ENERCALC 9 15 Joseph P Engineer Great Engineering Unlimited 1234 Main Street 22nd Floor Anytown USA 92626 800 432 6858 Fax 432 6969 Title Sample Job Joab Dsgnr MIE Date Description Samale Jab description Soope Teach fundementals of the Structural Library General Timber Beam Description Glu Lam Beam 1 General Information Sechor Mame amp 125x28 5 Beam Width 3 125 in Beam Depth 28 500 in Member Type Bm Wt Added to L
17. Right Cantilever 12 00 ft Beam End Fixity Pin Pir Uniform Loads i E 7 ex mapt a i waht Cantileve Project Calculation List When you have created or opened a Project file the screen displays the main working area for the Structural Engineering Library On the left side of the screen you will see the tree structured listing of the calculations in your project file along with buttons to perform required tasks On the right side will be a summary area that displays information about whatever calculation is being highlighted in the calculation list 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 52 ENERCALC Print Copy Delete ac Edit Calc e Calc Calc s Calc Add Calc Edit Cale Section View Material View ANALYSIS CALCS Beam Analysis Beam Analysis Rigid Diaphragm Beam Elastic Fan El Section Properties Pile Group Fole Embedment Seismic Forces fel Wind Forces E Multi Stary Column TESTER TIMBER CALS Timber Beam amp 10151 d Multi 5pan Timber General Timber d General Timber 4 Cantilevered Beams d Cantilevered Beams a Timber Column d Shear Vall amp Plywood Diaphragm d High Load Diaphrag Timber Ledger 4 Bolts in Timber STEEL CALS 141444 4 2 bl eR Cale Type View gt Export 5 Import Section amp Calc Type Description trom Calculation Fixed Fixed Beam Double Cantlevered Beam Example Pro
18. directory location it should be placed in We will use the filename Sample and let it reside in the current Enercalc installation directory Note Although you can place the file in other directories because the Enercalc Project Files can hold 1 000 s of calculations for a single project we recommend just starting the files in the default Enercalc directory 5 4 Creating a Project File Creating a Project File Here s the Create NEW Structural Project File dialog box with the new filename entered NO FILE EXTENSION is necessary the program will append it When the dialog appears as it does below just click Save and the file will be created 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 83 Create NEW Structural Project File Cantbeam Baseplat Circo IDataba 1 Baseweall Z Crevrtecj JDiaphrgm Beamanal Coload Bearncol Combftg __JElasbeam Boltarup Compbe am Embed p MM Save as Project File ecw Cancel When a new Project file is created the next action of the program is to open and display your new project file in the Project Manager window You can see in the screen image below that the empty project file looks rather plain and simple amp Id T NETTO Project c ec sample ecw di Print H Savea Clase Project Project Info Project Calculations m d Project Settings Help s
19. white background There are several main areas to this screen Current Project File Name File management and system access buttons Unit Selection Buttons Project Info and Project Calculations Tabs Calculation List and List Management Buttons Individual Calculation Summary amp Sketch 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 47 RB ONERCALC EXAMPPLES ECHI Project c ec examples ecw Print EE Savas TEUER i a Open Tools amp Project Info Project Calculations Units us 4 wes New GF Projact Settings m Print n Cops _ Delete Add single Span Beam Analysis Calc Calc Calc Calc Span 40 008 Lef Cant 10 000 Fught Cant 12 001 End ER Export Ces impon 324 38k ft Mrmin 137 97kft View Matwial iew Cac View Mleft 137 37k t Mright 137 60k ft B 51 F ght 49 10k Section amp Calc Description from Calculation emchons Left 51 36k Plight 4910 ANALYSIS CALCS bE Beam Analysis fee Anais Canhlieverea Beam Rigid Diephragm Example Problem System One wall Angled FEl Beam Elastic Fdn Beam with Fixed amp Pinned ends section Properties Beam wy venous shapes attached Pile Group Seven pile system wi X amp Y load eccentnicitry Pole Embedmeni Circular pole with Point amp Unitor Loads 1 Seismic Forces Example Problem
20. 560 0 1 8000 4 ksi Next let s retrieve the data for a 5 1 8 x 24 Glu Lam Beam Display the General Tab General and click on the Stress 294 Sectien p iron The following database window will be displayed 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 98 ENERCALC Select Types to Display Low 2 00 5 in Sawn Glued Laminated Power Bean eae Hight 12 00 in TJ Parallam TJ Timber Strand veram am Lk MicroLam LP Gang Lam LYL Custom dies ss 6 Ses C c Sort Order in3 ind of 19 250 3500 5500 48526 17 645 19651 11229 2571 0 9167 25375 3500 7250 111148 30661 25904 14802 4 380 1 2063 Select Ho 32375 3500 3250 230840 49911 33049 18885 7 130 15417 Sewn 412 39 375 350011250 415283 73 828 40195 22969 10547 1 8750 Sew 13 253 11 250 4 500 2 500 5 860 4690 18980 8440 0 521 0 4169 Sewn 13 24 15750 4500 3500 16 080 9190 26580 0 5835 3 5 24750 4500 S500 62 390 22500 41770 18580 2521 aaga 3 28 32630 4500 7250 14290 39420 55 050 24470 4379 1 2081 2x10 41 630 4500 9250 296730 64170 70240 31220 7123 1 5414 A 32 12 50 630 450011250 533 940 94990 85410 37970 10546 1 8748 x 30250 5500 S500 76255 27729 76255 2521 05167 o re 412750 S500 199 359 61 Get 102994 4 2500 10 62250 5500 9500 332954 82729 131714 47836 7521 1 5833 12 63 250 550011500 697 07
21. As an engineer you will find that each program combines the governing code provisions mathematical analysis processes and commonly available construction materials into a simple and effective calcpad style fill in the blanks program You can feel partially relieved that the software will consistently perform all the required checks that may be skipped over when doing repetitive hand calculations especially when fatigue sets in and a deadline is near You can enjoy the time to do more exhaustive design studies come up with safer and more economical designs and enjoy clearly documented calculations for review and archiving This software is not a black box program Each calculation is designed to be a visible calcpad where you can work with the data and immediately view the resulting calculations Automatic design is provided in most programs but is intended to primarily automate tedious iterative tasks You as an experienced structural engineer or architect can quickly enter and change design sizes and view the results You use your experience to quickly define a design and do quick modifications to refine it This software enables you to use your skills for design 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 19 3 4 Product ActivationCode The Structural Engineering Library is shipped to operate in Demonstration mode when first installed This enables the product to be distributed downloaded an
22. ENERCALC shortcut to your Windows Desktop You may also wish to have an Enercalc Structural Engineering Library icon on your desktop for faster access to the software This eliminates the cascading menu selections by going through the Start button e Clear the screen by reducing all open windows e Right click anywhere over a blank area f the desktop e Select New Shortcut from the pop up menu that appears e Use the Browse button to locate the EC55 EXE application file in your Enercalc directory that was used for installation and double click on it to select e Choose the Next button e Type in SEL 5 8 or a similar name in the Select a name entry box and then choose the Finish button e Double click the icon that has been created The Structural Engineering Library should now start up and you can continue using the system Uninstalling To remove the Structural Engineering Library from your hard disk e Use the Remove Structural Engineering Library selection in the ENERCALC program group off your Start Programs system menu e Delete ALL FILES in your Enercalc directory except those ending with ECW ECW files are project files which you should review and archive if you may need them in the future e Delete the EC_55INI files in your Windows directory Moving the SEL to another drive or directory location If you want to move the software to another drive or directory location you need to modify the EC_55
23. INI file so that the default locations are changed also Here s how e Write down the new drive letter and subdirectory structure e Select Start Run You should be viewing a dialog box titled Run e In the data entry area labeled Open enter the filename EC 55 and click Ok 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 18 ENERCALC e Windows will locate the file and open it in the Notepad editor for modification e Look for a section labeled SEL Configuration Below this division will be three entries as follows Change these to the new drive and directory location DatabaseDirectory_55 NewDrive NewDirectory ProjectDirectory_55 NewDrive NewDirectory DataFileDirectory_55 NewDrive NewDirectory for example DatabaseDirectory_55 C engineering programs enercalc 3 3 System Overview amp Design Philosophy The Structural Engineering Library is a general software tool to assist you in analyzing and designing components in building type structures The Structural Engineering Library is a collection of programs we call them calcsheets that provide design and analysis of components of buildings Walls columns beams footings diaphragms and other common elements can be thoroughly engineered through the use of the programs in this package If you are a typical engineer whose work consists of a monthly flow of small and medium size projects this package is designed specifically for you
24. Wind Farees Example Problem Multi Story Column 5 Story Building S TESTER c E TIMBER Timber Beam amp Joist 3 Beams DESEE uk Multi Spen timber 3 Sp amp n System 2 Load Patems x L General Timber Double Cantilevered Beam Verum General Timber Example Problem 2 Double Beam 02D kter tet Cantlevered Beams System 2 Simple 1 Pi Cant 1 Double Can pil Cantlevered Beams 4 Span System Cant Optimize amp Beam Design 040 et Hebe ee 40406 B Timber Column Column Subjected la Additonal Side Load D AD kt AH AQ Shear Wal amp Fig V artical Ps amp Umi Loads amp Leteral Shear amp Drag Lagi 040 e odt ki Fiywood Diaphragm Illustrating Zone Mailing Areas High Load Wiaphragn Using Staples B Timber Ledger With Uniform Load against concrete Botts in Timber Using metal plates both sides S STEEL CALCS 12 00 ft 44 4 NE 324 36 of 19 99 Et B kA de Dorm max s 137 96 mae Juez Fil 53 360 amp Rr 43 059 k Current Project File Name In the upper left corner of the screen you will see the name of the project file currently loaded and available for calculating editing Project c ec examples ecw e NOTE Calculations are always kept up to da
25. can use this dialog box to navigate to another drive or directory Open Project File Look in 4 enercalc 98 003 ecw Bronson ecw Examples ecw ecw Sample ecw Wheaton ecw File name Parkcity Files of type JENERCALC Files ecw Cancel Last Calculation This selection takes you directly to the last calculation in the last file used Last project This selection opens the last Project file you were using and displays it in the Project manager Check amp Install Updates 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 42 ENERCALC This selection will launch the automatic Internet based software updating system The Structural Engineering Library will be closed and the updating program will be started A screen will be displayed listing the files that need to be updated or that you are already up to date and a detailed display of the download progress and file status will be presented Print Setup This allows you to select the printer to display for approval when printing the project or single calculation Print Setup Printer NENNEN 2 Properties Staus Ready Type HP Olficelet Whee LPTI Comment Pape r Drentation Size Letter Portrait Source Folder Setting C Landscape Network Cancel Exit Closes the currently open project file close the application window and exits t
26. highlight in the calculation lit the program gives you a summary of the input and calculated results plus a sketch showing what the calculation represents This is provided so you can quickly scroll down your calculation list and locate what you need Here is a screen image of the summary and sketch area 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 58 ENERCALC Cantilevered Retaining 4 00t high wall retaining 4 00 of soil Allow SP 2 000 Upst Active Pressure 35 U0pst tt Passive Press 250 U0pst sol Density 110 pct 5011 Slopes 0 00 1 Soil At over 0 00in Vall has 12 0in thick x 3 8 wide Toe 0 50f Heel 3 00f Top Stem 6 0in thick Masonry w 5 te 32 00in an center end Top Stem 6 0in thick Masonry wid 32 00in on center 3rd Top Stem 6 0in thick Masonry 2 32 00in on center 4th Top Stem 6 0in thick Masonry te 32 in on center Bottom Stem 6 0in thick Masonry w 4 32 in on center B wi Po Ed Kore eur nS d s Es mm E 2 cats 4 5 Calculation Screens The Structural Engineering Library calcsheet screen shares a common layout and button arrangement for all available programs There are four main components of a calcsheet however due to the varied capabilities and scope of the whole Library some calcsheets may look different After double clicking or choosing Edit to select a calculation from the Project Manager calculation tree
27. interface portion that provided the calculation screens and printing Keeping the same look amp feel to ease the change for users our programmers wrote our own user interface program as simple and fast as 1 2 3 complete with support for hundreds of printers Version 4 4 for DOS was released in August of 1994 and produced a large increase in ENERCALC s user base The performance was crisp and fast the look amp feel 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 11 was even better than 1 2 3 and many of the program capabilities were improved Version 4 4 for DOS has become known as the Volkswagen of structural engineering software simple enduring yet designed right to get you almost anywhere The Structural Engineering Library 5 0 for Windows was introduced in 1996 as a completely new rewrite of the legacy systems of the previous 15 years Although much of the proven C language engineering calculation programs are retained the rest of the system was redesigned and written from scratch for the modern Windows and Pentium based computer systems We ve completely converted the entire software system to a fresh new Windows based system The project manager is the central building point to which dozens of different types of calculations can be combined The core of your new software has been designed in a totally modular way where adding new calcsheets is a matter of creating new screens and linking
28. is ust a sugestion for use m el Here s the printed form ready fox transmission 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 112 ENERCALC Joseph P Engineer Great Engineering Unlimited Type of Question Database 1234 Main Street 22nd Floor Time Frame sporadic Behavior Anytown USA 925258 6800 432 6959 Fax 432 6969 Technical Support Request Fax this form to 949 640 5463 Name Michael D Brooks Tu Todays Date 13 OCT 98 Company EMERCALC Engineering Software User KV OG0 SS Address P O Box 188 City Corona del Mar State GA 92625 sugggest you add Please add a cold formed steel Voice gt 949 640 5460 design program Fax 949 640 5463 email madbreaksipenercalc com Filename CAECTSAMPLE ECVV Calc Type Single Span Beam Analysis KWW OBOSSSS Ver 5 0 6 15 Jul 1988 Win32 Question in this area you can type in your question The Your Information tab has all of your user information The Question Category tab lets us know more about the urgency ar if the question is just a sugestion for future use 1983 98 ENERCALC 5 19 Closing the Project File Closing the Project File 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 113 Well it s time to close out our worksession Although all the data is safely saved in the project file already you will want to know how to load a different project fil
29. same for the last 20 years provide software that is a fill in the blanks tool with instant recalculation and review of the results We thank the thousands of engineers who have purchased ENERCALC software over the last two decades helping this software develop to where it is today 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Welcome 5 1 Welcome Welcome To The Structural Engineering Libra You ve chosen one of the most respected Structural Engineering software packages available today In continuous development since 1983 Version 5 8 is the culmination of years of development and refinement from suggestions of engineers worldwide meum 6 Structural Engineering Library Version 5 8 Ver 5 8 0 10 Sep 2003 Copyright c 1983 2003 Engineering Software User Registration Number License Count 1 The Structural Engineering Library is developed with the practicing engineer in mind Although large complex frames are fun projects structural engineers spend most of their time designing and analyzing the components of structures Because most of the buildings worldwide rely on simple beams columns foundations walls and other small items this software system will quickly become your best friend The Structural Engineering Library remembers the mathematics building code provisions and standard materials you need to perform a detailed a
30. select any or all calculations or use the Select All Clear All and Swap Selections buttons for assistance 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 67 Project Calculation Printing Control Highlighted Items Are Selected to Print Click To Select Print Item Section Material Type Section amp Calculation Type Description from Calculation A JANALYSIS CALCS u REE ONT Expand Beam Analysis Fited Fired Beam Beam Analysis Double Cantilevered Beam p Rigid Diaphragm Example Problem 8 Wall System Wall Angled A Beam Elastic Fdn Beam with Fined amp Pinned ends A Section Properties Beam w various shapes attached File Group Seven pile system Y load eccentricity 4 Pole Embedment Circular pole with Point amp Loads Seismic Forces Example Problem A wind Forces Example Problem 4 Multi Stary Column 5 Story Building E C3TIMBER CALCS Timber Beam amp Joist 3 Beams Select Multi Span Timber 3 5pan System 2 Load Patterns All General Timber Double Cantilevered Beam General Timber Example Problem 2 Double Cantleyered Beam Cantlevered Beams Four Bay System 2 Simple 1 At Cant 1 Double Cant L Clear All L antilevered Beams 4 Span System Cant Optimize amp Beam Design Timber Column Column Subjected to Additional Side Load Shear Wall amp Fta Vertical Pt amp Uni
31. the engineering code You ve invested in yet another enduring system designed from a more fundamental position to ensure a long and productive life In the 8 years since then as this is written in late 2003 the Structural Engineering Library has been substantially refined and has seen an enormous in users nationwide You can be assured that with 20 years of history and a substantial structural engineering software system your decision to standardize on the Structural Engineering Library will be one of your most cost effective decisions and investments Sincerely Michael D Brooks P E S E President amp Founder ENERCALC Engineering Software 3 2 Installation System Requirements amp Installation Before installing the Structural Engineering Library you should have a working knowledge of your computer and its operating conventions This chapter explains the system requirements and takes you through the steps of installing the software The Structural Engineering Library Version 5 8 is designed for 32 bit operating systems running Windows 95 98 ME 2000 NY and XP Fixed Storage Space 25 MB Processor 733 MHz Pentium or better 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Display 800x600 w Small Fonts 1024x768 w Large Fonts 640x480 not supported RAM Memory 8MB Total RAM Minimum Maintenance Releases Internet Connection Installing the Structural Engineering Library Individual Computer Insta
32. the screens amp printout 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 26 ENERCALC Technical Support Submittal U Humber four Information vous Juestion ser Number K 0600001 Date 31 OCT 03 Name Jahn Smith Title Company COMPANY INC Address 123 Main Street Address 2 City Anytown State 21 89999 Voice 1 23 456 7890 Fax 887 4 3210 email Johnsmith abccompany com Technical Support Submittal User Humber K4f 0600001 our Information Your Question Question Category Filename c AechbhSexamples Calculation Type General Project Information Question How can set up a standard calculation set file that can use over and over again when start new project 2 JPS 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 27 Technical Support Submittal User Number K W O 600001 To specity cur title block cr TIRE ius Tasa thee linnas SETTINGS Typa of Ciuestion rain menu selection ch Time Preme Suggestion for Fuluns amp Tile Block tb ang an ert tide block infermaticn Co Technical Support Request Mame Michael D Bracks Tite 1 Todays Dae 16 Company ENERDCALC Address PO Box 163 Chr Carona del Mar Sue ip 92825 640 5990 Fux pr 540 5997
33. you have selected and edited a calculation choosing Ok save the calculation data bask to the project file Databases Buildings are constructed using components i e standard steel beams masonry block timber sections reinforcing bars bolts and connectors Along with these are allowable stress grades such as A36 steel Douglas Fir 1 timbers or 24F V8 glued laminated beams The Structural Engineering Library contains a databases of section properties for common structural steel sections timber sections including manufactured lumber and timber stresses by gradation and species Steel Database 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Steel Section Database Section Type to Displa Steel D atabase 9 yl HP JA C TS HSS T L WT AISCSth C AISC Sth C AISC 7th C Korean 5 H55 P LL WF JRC GT Square Rectangular 1 gt w Section Count Name Ares Depth width Sx E Sy ly Section Mame Area fault Tues 8 ina T5242 3 15 1 270 n TS2x2x 4 1 550 2 000 0 280 0 766 0 766 D e 1 T52 245 26 1 860 2 000 0 313 0 880 0 880 0 690 1 1 2 T82 5 2 53 15 1 640 2 500 0 189 1 420 1 140 0 930 1 2 TS2 5x2 5 124 2 090 2 500 0 250 1 690 1 350 0 899 T52 52 55 16 3 110 2 500 0 313 3 580 2 390 1 070
34. 0 11 500 132 25011 500 11 500 alt 10 10 10 12 1 12 14 34 4 7 40 526 111 146 240 540 415 283 5 860 16 080 be 340 142 900 296 790 533 940 392 964 697 070 263 670 635 560 950 540 670 760 1 204 030 1 457 510 Ina 17 645 30 661 49 911 75 820 4690 9 190 ee 640 Specify Depth Range Low 2 00 E High 12003 i Sy Ix Area ind 19 651 25 4904 23 049 40 195 19 990 eb 58 41 770 55 050 70 240 65 430 76 255 103 4984 131 714 159 440 763 670 333 980 404 300 Ero 760 fe 1 650 C c ind 11 229 14 902 18 885 ee 059 6 440 11 910 19 560 24470 31 220 37 4970 07 72 37 013 47 996 57 480 70 310 69 060 107 810 142 900 172 980 b3 480 1 457 510 253 460 z Sort Order e bel 4 300 7 730 Area Soo Areg 0 49167 1 2083 1 5417 1 0750 0 4169 0 5635 0 49168 1 2081 1 5414 1 8740 0 4167 12500 1 5633 1 9167 1 2500 1 5633 1 9166 1 5634 1 8243 1 9167 Timber Stress Database 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Wood Stress Database Species Size Classes to Show 27 34 Thick 2 amp Wider 5 x 5 amp Larger Glued Laminated Douglas Fir Larch Using 1997 UBC NDS Stress Values Beams amp Stringers Posts amp Timbers Manufactured All stresses PSI i Sort Ord Species Grade
35. 0 121230 159 440 57980 11021 1 9187 za gx 56 250 7500 7800 2 10 310 z25ib 0 50310 4687 1 2500 9x10 71250 7 500 9500 535850 112810 333930 89050 7521 1 5832 Delete 812 86250 750011500 850540 155310 404300 107810 11071 1 3155 Sewn 10510 40250 9500 9500 amp 78760 142900 578760 142900 7521 1 5834 Sean 10512 109 250 950011 500 1204030 200400 921 650 172980 11 021 1 8343 x Sean 1212 13225011 50011 500 1 457 510 253 4801 457 510 253 480 11 021 1 8157 14 44 4 7 al Change the check boxes for Select Types to Display checkboxes to be ONLY Glued Laminated Select Types to Display Glued Laminated TJ Timber 5trand Sawn PowerBeam TJ Parallam Versal am TJ MicroL am Custom LP Gang Lam LYL The result of this choice will be a list of glu lam beams Navigate the database using the scroll bar and highlight the 5 1 8 x 24 beam as shown below 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 99 Type Mame Width Depth Ares ls Sx ly Sy Sx Area C g Sot Order lx 5 Aree Swe f Aree ine in in ind in3 in4 in3 of 5 5 12513 500 1 050 765 155 672 151 438 59095 15 187 een 5 125x15 0 5 12515 000 1 441 406 192 156 166 264 65 664 15 750 e 5D Select 5 125x16 5 1918511 232 54 185 091 72 230 bo e PU 5 1 ebx18 l 2490 750 276 750 201 917 76 797 000 3 0000 5
36. 03 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 73 4 9 Configuration Settings The Settings main menu selection allows you to specify settings that will effect the entire Structural Engineering Library As the system evolves you will see additional items and tabs on this screen General Tab Configuration Settings General Display Printing amp Title Block Network Limiter Information System of Units LS Standard Sl Matric Continental Metric Automatic Recalculation after each data entry show Start Up Vizard at program start up Load Default Walues tor Mew Calculations System files drrveidirectary locations Project files Program DLL s Databases Help User amp Limter Files C AEC Default values file SEC System of Units Allows you to select between standard U S System International Metric and classic Metric units This setting effects all calculations in all files Of interest is the fact that ALL calculations are stored internally as pounds and feet Only the display of units is changed This can be used when just viewing the project listing or when editing a calculation If you change units while editing a calculation the change is made immediately and your calcsheet will be updated to display the new system of units The actual calculations and data file are in U S Units and the values are converted as required for scr
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38. 1 5 TSE 2 020 5 000 0 189 2 600 1 730 1 130 TS3x3 1 4 2 590 5 000 0 250 3 160 2 100 1 100 2 T53x3 5 1b 3 110 3 000 0 313 3 580 2 390 1 070 aL 2 390 5 500 0 189 4 290 2 450 1 240 2 5 53 593 5 124 5 090 3 500 0 250 5 290 3 020 1 310 3 153 bs T5 3 740 3 500 0 313 6 090 3 450 1 280 4 5 5 4 1 4 000 0 1899 6 550 3 200 1 540 a 5454124 3 590 4 000 0 250 8 220 4 110 1 510 4 7 T54x445 1B5 4360 4 000 0 313 9 580 4 290 1 480 5 54 4 2 8 5 080 4 000 0 375 10 700 5 350 1 450 T5441 2 6 360 4 000 0 500 12 300 6 130 1 290 54 5 4 5 3 1 3 140 4 500 0 185 3 600 4270 1 750 5 0 54 554 51 4 4 090 4 500 0 250 12 100 5 360 1 720 4 TS525x3 15 3520 5 000 0 185 13 400 5 360 1 950 TS 5x51 4 4 590 5 000 0 250 16 900 b 90 1 920 Ts b 5 610 5 000 0 315 20 100 6 020 1 890 ae x 1344 4 2 Lo e ajl Cancel Depth Range Class Range Timber Database 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library Wood Section Database 71 Select Types to Display Glued Laminated Sawn TJ Parallam TJ Timber 5trand TJ am LP Gang Lam L L Type Mame width Depth Ares Sx ly PowerBeam Versal am Custom Type Name Area idth Depth Ix Ine In In 3 500 5 500 250 5500 7 500 5 500 4 500 5 500 11 500 7 500 9 500 2 500 11 500 4 500 4 500 109 250 3 50
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40. 65 Wieix333 97300 25 0000 13 130 2 620 1 460 758800 9510000 151 409 994 000 3 550 6565 12500 Welx364 1107000 2547013255 2850 1590 848057 10800000 166 865 1120000 3590 5533 12735 Weld 118000 2605012405 3130 1 730 827740 122001000 204758 1 270 000 3530 8203 13 010 deb E 1 amp fi Tr ab 11714 EET T gna F 1 11 TRE JEL E aLi Calculator Menu Item This item gives you access to a calculator E Calculator Ir x 0 CEI eo i ef to 4 5 6 x x J 11213 JL os o x alas cel User Information Menu Item This item allows you to enter your company information and Product Activation Code Please see the section titled User Information for more information Help Menu Item Please pay careful attention to this menu items contents The information accessed by the items in this menu will be constantly added and improved to give you the best possible 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 45 resource of help possible Not only are detailed technical descriptions for all items in every calculation provided but our ever expanding knowledge base of questions and answers discussed with your fellow users worldwide will be a tremendous source of additional information Also complete release notes chronicling all the changes to the software since the r
41. 93 alculationz ld d el 1 ial E Ti Jp l Hele iiom ed sida licr f uim PE a Pt A RE EE 1 Expand Contract Tree amp Calculation Movement Buttons These buttons control the display of the project list and enable you to move calculations around in the project file Expand Tree Collapse Tree Shift Calc Up Shift Calc Down Expand Expands all divisions to show all the calculations contained This is equivalent to clicking on all the icons in the list to make all calculations in all divisions visible Contract This hides all the calculations and just shows the divisions Up amp Down Arrow Only active for calculations Moves the highlighted calculation up or down in the calculation order When it is the top calculation in a division it moves the calculation to the bottom of the division above Ditto for moving calculations down Project Control Buttons These buttons control the addition removal and printing of the calculations and divisions in 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 54 ENERCALC the current Project file Edit Selects the highlighted item for editing When a calculation is highlighted the calculation data and program are loaded and the screen is changed to the full calculation view When a division is highlighted a dialog box will be displayed so you can change the division name New Inserts a new calcu
42. ERCALC 5 Sample Session 5 1 Getting Started Getting Started This section will guide you through a session of preparing and printing a calculation We will use the General Timber Beam calculation because it contains all the features available in the Structural Engineering Library This sample session will cover these topics If you are viewing this in the HTML help system just click on an item to jump right to the section Starting the program The Start Up Wizard Creating a Project File Entering Project Information Setting your Title Block Add a General Timber Beam calculation Take a look at the Calculation screen Entering some data Getting beam sections from a database Displaying a Sketch Displaying a Stress Diagram Automatic member design selection Printing the calculation Saving the Calculation Changing Section Names Adding a Section Adding another Calculation Creating a Technical Support Question Closing the Project File 5 2 Starting the Program First let s start the program To start the Structural Engineering Library you will need to navigate to the ENERCALC program group from the Start menu Click the Windows Start button and move upward to highlight the Programs item Locate the Enercalc program group and highlight it You will see several selections Move the cursor to highlight SEL 5 8 and release 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 81 E TYY Ipae
43. File This item opens the project file you were working on during your previous Structural Engineering Library session Jump to Last Calculation Opens the last project file and goes directly to the last calculation you were working on Select a recent PROJECT file A list of recently used files is displayed in the listbox You can double click on a file or highlight a file and press the Edit button This will open the project file and display it in the Project Manager Create a Project File This is equivalent to selecting File New from the main menu and allows you to name a new project file to be created Open a Project File This is equivalent to selecting File Open from the main menu and allows you to select a ENERCALC ECW project file from a file selection dialog box 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 39 Single Quick Calc This allows you to immediately select a calculation to use You can enter data and print your calculation You_ can not save a Quick Calc Cancel Closes the window and displays the empty Structural Engineering Library window If you would prefer that this window not appear at startup you can uncheck the item Show Start Up Wizard at program startup found at the bottom of the screen or by selecting Settings General Start Up Wizard 4 3 Main Window amp Menu The main window in the Structural Engineering Library is actually rarely seen
44. NG UNLIMITED Line 3 123 Main Street Line 4 Anytown USA 12345 Line 5 w WwW greatengineering com 5 7 Add General Timber Beam calculation Adding a Calculation to your Project To add calculations in the Project Manager you highlight where you would like the new calculation to be inserted and select the New button At present we have no calculation yet in the Section named CALCULATIONS so we will highlight it and press the Add Calc button Please do this now section amp Calc Type Description fram Calculation Highlight Roof Framing Add Calc and press The system will now display a window where you can select to insert a Section or a 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 88 ENERCALC Calculation Select Insert Method Please indicate which ttem you wish to have inserted here Insert a Section Insert a Calculation Cancel A Section is the high level grouping identified in the Project Calculation list The item CALCULATIONS is a Section if you select Insert a Calculation from the window shown above the calculation would be placed in the Section named Calculations Follow along and we will add a calculation and then change the name of CALCULATIONS to 2nd Floor Framing At this time go ahead and select Insert a Calculation from the window The next screen you see will allow you to select exactly which calculation module type yo
45. Structural Engineering Library Version 5 8 by Michael D Brooks S E P E A product of ENERCALC INC ENERCALC 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Publisher ENERCALC INC ENERCALC Engineering Software Post Office Box 188 Managing Editor Corona del Mar CA 92625 Michael D Brooks S E P E 949 645 0151 800 424 2252 Fax 949 645 3881 Technical Services 949 645 0441 Sales info enercalc com Tech Support support enercalc com Web www enercalc com Vesi
46. This information will be displayed in the upper right portion of the title block area printed on each calculation printout For this sample session you can fill in anything you like and select the Project Calculations tab again NOTE This information is printed in the upper right corner of your printouts All Structural Engineering Library printouts have a Title Block area that contains your company s information in the upper left corner and the project information in the upper right corner The above project information and the title block information described in the section next will look like this on the printouts 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 86 ENERCALC 5 6 Joseph P Engineer Title Sample Session Job 2003 100 GREAT ENGINEERING UNLIMITED Dsgnr New USe Date 10 45h 4 Novos 173 Main Street Description This is a quided session to instruct new users in using the Structural Engineering Library software system Anytown USA 12345 Scope Following the User s Guide Sample Session www greatengineering com 580000 User IcW DEDDDDI Ver 5 8 0 10 Sep 2003 single Span Beam Analysis Page 1 ngineering Software c 1383 2003 EMERC ALC E cAecizample ecw Lalculatioi ering Description Setting your Title Block Setting your Title Block Before continuing on and adding some calculations to the project we ll show you where to enter your company informa
47. You will notice that the Section name CALCULATIONS has been replaced with 2ND FLOOR FRAMING section View Material View Cale Type view Co Export Import Section amp Calc Type Description fram Calculation FOF FLOOR FRAMING General Timber Double Cantlevered Beam Now we will enter a NEW Section name In this case we will use a name of 3rd Floor Framing To do this highlight the section maned 2ND FLOOR Add Section FRAMING and press the Add Section button Select Insert a Section on when asked and then enter the name 3rd Floor Framing and press OK Your Project Calculation list should look like this 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 109 section view Material View Cale Type View EE Export Import soled Calc i JE Description from Calculation B General Timber Double Cantilevered Beam 5 17 Adding another Calculation Adding another Calculation in the new Section by using Copy Calc Similar to how we added our first calculation we will now add another calculation in the 2nd Floor Framing section by making a copy of your current General Timber Beam calculation and then move it up into the 3rd Floor Framing section e First highlight the General Timber Beam calculation Section amp Calc Type FLOOR FRAMING E IEND FLOOR FRAMING H General Timber Description f Co
48. am we wish to design Please enter the data as shown on the following screens Enter the loads and span lengths only we will be selecting the allowable stresses and members from the internal databases in the following sections 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 92 ENERCALC DL Left 94 pif DL Lett 34 plf LL d Let 765 pii 3 080 lke 1 ez d e rmm nul Lives Load 2 824 lbs DeodLecd 3 030 ke Lire Lag 4824 baad 36 of Lee Leonid 240 pli Here s some pointers for using the data entries e Use the gt tab key or the mouse pointer to select the data item to use e To change an entry double click on it so that the entire number is highlighted then type in your new value e The spin buttons FETTE 24 000 can be used to increment the values by a standard about to quickly change their value 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 93 General Uniform amp Trapezoidal Point amp Moment Loads Double Cantilevered Beam Description Center Ag ft Left 2 500 ft Right Cantilever 0 6 500 4 ft End Fixity Wood Section fe Pin ee o 000 alin FbeFix Beam In C Sawn v GluLam C Manuf ar So Pine TT Lu 0 000 4 ft E Lu g 500 4 ft L
49. ar Moment Deflection diagram shown below Of special interest are the checkboxes that control the location of live load for the analysis shown in the graphic Because this program automatically moves the live load around on the beam to obtain the governing values of shear moment and deflection on each span for the final calculation results there really is no single load case that represents the beam analysis By selecting the live load locations here you can view the detailed stress variations produced by each load application 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 101 Summary Sketch Diagrams Printing Notes Graphic Diagram Table Print Diagram 1240 48 72 2505 3137 37 70 44 02 5035 S667 63 0 Bending Moments wro aal 4 Location tt 5 13 Automatic member design selection Automatic member design An additional feature of many of the Structural Engineering Library programs is automatic selection of sizes that satisfy your specified design criteria Select the Summary Results Tab again and take a look at the stress ratio From the partial screen image below you can see that our 5 1 8 x 24 size guess was pretty close but it is still overstressed by 1 6 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 102 ENERCALC SUM Mary Sketch Diagrams Printing Motes Results Stress Calcs Deflections Query Overst
50. as shown below 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 90 ENERCALC Choose Calcshect Program _ raz Analysis Timber Concrete Masnr ny SS UL 2i C FTT T 241 P Retain 4 5 8 Take a look at the Calculation screen Take a look at the Calculation screen The Project Manager screen should be replaced with the General Timber Beam calculation screen shown below Please observe the following areas of the screen they are typical to ALL calculations in the Structural Engineering Library 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 91 iB ENERCALC General Timber Beim Design General Timber Beam Design 2 Design Cu Print 7X Cancel Save General Urio amp Trapazsidal Point amp Moment Loads Summary sketch Diagrams Printing Mates Description Po Canfilewered Beam Rasulte stress Deflections Query Beam Design OK Max Stress Ratio 0 000 1 Center 1 000 AA Lu 0 000 44 8 Stress Maximum Moment k 0 0 ps Left Cantilever ss 0 000 8 Lu 0 000 Allowable 211854 3000 0 psi Right Cantilever 2 nre Lu i ns Maximum Shear 1 5 Erg Fiy Allawabla 2 3k X5 Ipsi __Wood Section 512531 5 Pin Pin PinFix Max Mid Span Deflection 0 000 in Beam Width
51. blem System Sall Angled Beam with Fixed amp Finned ends Beam wy various shapes attached seven pile system wi a amp Y load eccentricitry Circular pale with Point amp Uniform Loads Example Problem Example Problem 5 Story Building 3 Beams 3 Span System Load Patterns Double Cantileered Beam Example Frablem 2 Double Cantlevered Beam Four Bay System 2 Simple 1 At Cant 1 Double Carr 4 Span System Cant Optimize amp Beam Design Column subjected to Additional Side Load Vertical Ft amp Unit Loads amp Lateral Shear amp Drag Loa Illustrating 2one Naling Areas Using Staples With Uniform Load against concrete Using metal plates 2 both sides xl Expand Tree Collapse Tree Shift Calc Up w Shift Calc Down When a calculation is chosen for editing double click the item or press Edit the screen will change and display the calculation Calculation Tree Diagram The project list is a tree structured diagram You can use this simple system to organize your calculations by type group floor section or however you choose In this reference we will call the major sections Divisions Clicking the icon to the left of a division will expand and display all the calculations in that division When so expanded the icon will have changed toa and clicking the will collapse the calculations and again just display the division title 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engin
52. cks the software from DEMO mode lfvou have lost your Product Activation Code you can request it via email from suppornt enercale corm Your PAC can be supplied ONLY if vau include the following information Suppli your EHERCALC Registration number Company name address and contact name Note These tems MUST be provided to get your PAG 1 This screen allows you to enter the new PAC Press Save to save it or Lease Old to exit this screen without changing your PAC NOTE The Product Activation Code is NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AFTER IT IS ENTERED Keep your ENERCALC supplied material with your PAC in a known and safe place DO NOT GIVE IT TO OTHERS TO USE as that is a violation of your Software License Agreement and immediately voids your license About Our Documentation Documentation of your software package is essential for your successful and pleasant use of our products We try hard to supply you now and on an ongoing basis detailed information on all aspects of your purchase To support this commitment we provide documentation of your software in four forms e A printed User s Manual e A Windows Help system file named ENERCALC HLP that is installed with your software This help system may be accessed using the HELP menu item in the program e A Adobe Acrobat PDF file that contains the entire User s Manual in electronic document format This PDF file includes a clickable table of contents for easy navigation
53. close contact with our World Wide Web site at www enercalc com Maintenance releases up to the minute technical advise revised electronic documentation and new product information will all be provided there FIRST ENERCALC has put years of work into this package in support of the highly technical and dedicated service Structural Engineers provide to the people of the world We continue to enhance this product weekly and are committed to developing this product well into the future We extend our thanks for choosing ENERCALC and look forward to using your suggestions to provide you with ever improving tools for your daily work 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC 2 Warning amp Disclaimer Although it is our intent that the information contained in this manual and accompanying software program is accurate and reliable it is possible that there may be errors both of omission and commission that we are not aware of at the time of publication ENERCALC Engineering Software can make no warranties either express or implied as to the accuracy or the material in this manual or it s suitability for a specific purpose or application for which is advertised ENERCALC Engineering Software it s owners directors and employees can offer no guarantee and will accept no liability for damages of any kind resulting from the use of the information contained or generated by this document and the accompanying compute
54. cr egr cm e c p D utc dna C alc Sechon View MateialView Type View Exon edion amp Cale Tyne Deccriphon from Calculation peni A LCOLILA TIONS Shop wh Sr Cor Notice that the ONLY item appearing in the calculation list is the word CALCULATIONS 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 84 ENERCALC 5 5 This item is called a Section You have as many as you like Sections serve as way to organize your calculations into logical areas for your convenience The word Calculations used here can be changed to whatever you choose as will be seen To add a calculation to this project use the Add Calc button See the section below on adding calculations but first we will enter some general information for your project Entering Project Information Entering Project Information Select the Project Info tab and you will be switched from the Project Calculations tab to the Project information tab 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 85 UNS US il Metric Project Info Calculations Jab Title Sample Session Description This is guided session to instruct new users In using the Structural Engineering Library software system ocope of Work Following the User s Guide Sample Session Designer USer Job Number 20037 00 Note
55. ction Allowable Stress Design Ninth Edition 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Steel American Institute of Steel Construction Manual of Steel Construction Load amp Resistance Factor Design Third Edition This Structural Engineering Library set of design amp analysis programs follows the above codes for the types of calculations that are performed This is not to say that ALL of the requirements in these codes are support because the various programs MAY NOT CHECK THOSE AREAS of the building code It is up to the users to determine whether an additional building code provision needs to be reviewed for a particular design Loads Design loads on structures are specified by the adopted building codes and by reference to the base research codes In this software package you are provided entries to enter the wind or seismic load on the structural element you are designing For seismic loads In nearly all cases you enter the load to be applied AFTER applying any code required factors to the gravity weight of the object where the load originates For wind loads you are provided with one program that uses the older UBC approach for wind force calculation on the exposed side of a structure The detailed wind loading of ASCE 7 is not provided in this program package Check future versions of the Structural Engineering Library for this capability 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 80 EN
56. ctural engineering software support the adopted building codes in the region where construction is planned There are numerous research code and governmental adopted building codes adopted throughout the United States of America To support all facets of each and every code is beyond the scope of this software For structural design all codes base their requirements for material design on the major research codes developed my non profit research organizations American Institute of Steel Construction America Concrete Institute American Forest and Paper Association American Society of Civil Engineers the Building Seismic Safety Council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency e International Code 2003 International Building Code e National Fire Protection Association 2003 NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code e ASCE STANDARD ASCE 7 02 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures e Building Seismic Safety Council 2000 Edition Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations These adopted building codes refer to the base codes to form the bulk of the design specification in each material e Wood ANSI AF amp PA National Design Specification 30 November 2001 e Masonry ACI 530 02 ASCE 5 02 TMS 402 2 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures e Concrete ACI 318R 02 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete e Steel American Institute of Steel Construction Manual of Steel Constru
57. d copied for review purposes without the need to purchase a license When in Demonstration Mode a window appears every 4 minutes reminding you that you are using a demo In addition all printouts have Unlicensed Demo Not For Commercial Use written in the background to deter real usage License users are given a Product Activation Code to enter into the program This password contains your User Registration Number and the number of simultaneous license usage allowed After first installation you will see this screen Version Structural Engineering Library Version 5 8 Thank you for installing the complete Structural Engineering Library version 5 8 The Product Activation Code that is required to remove the Demonstration Version messages from the software has not been entered Please select what you want to do Licensed Users gt gt gt gt Let me enter my Product Activation Code PAC Use as a DEMO gt gt gt gt Let me use the COMPLETE package before purchase This software is the complete system timed Unlicensed Demonstration version messages thal appear at 5 minute intervals The printed output aleo states the software rs unlicansed Otherwise it is the including complete on line YYindows help for all programs Purchase Info gt Print An Order Form Cancel ENERCALC Engineering Software USA 94965490151 Fax 949 045 3881 Email into
58. e 165 0 B psi Max Left Support 1 3 Fc Perp Allowable Max Right Support 7 48 k Elastic Modulus occ 1 800 0 E ksi Reactions Left Support Repetitive ess oe Dead Load 13 487 k Max 16 311k Load Duration Factor 1 250 Right Support Cale shear at depth from support P Dead Load 8 908 k Max 12B535k The central working area in the calculation screen are the tabbed sheets There are always two sets of tabs one for input values and one for results and graphics These sheets let you quickly switch between working with your data a sketch of the item you are designing and a force or stress diagram of applicable values General Control Buttons The buttons across the top of the calculation screen provide various items of functionality 2 Design C Print X conca wv Save Tools amp Settings This button gives you access to various items that effect the whole Structural Engineering Library When selecting this button the following pop up menu is displayed Please see elsewhere in this User s manual for descriptions of these items 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Settings Screen User Information Default alues Database k Hetwork Users Calculator Help This item give you access to various items of assistance Here is the pop up menu displayed w
59. e The authors of this software have tried to the best of their ability to correctly combine the principles of structural mechanics provisions of popular building codes and typical analysis processes into all the software programs Regardless of how thoroughly any software is tested errors may occur and the engineer of record for a project should thoroughly review the results and must take responsibility for the use of the final calculations No software can possibly account for the multitude of factors influencing sound structural design therefore this software should be considered only an aid to performing numerical calculations In no event will ENERCALC Engineering Software its officers owners or employees be liable to anyone for any unfavorable conditions occurring from the use of this software If you do not agree with the terms of this disclaimer or the terms of the License Agreement return this manual and uninstalled program disks to ENERCALC Engineering Software within 60 days of purchase for a full refund of software cost and Sales tax Installation of the software by you indicates your acceptance to this disclaimer and License Agreement Copyright 1983 2003 This SOFTWARE and the accompanying materials are owned by ENERCALC Engineering Software and is protected by United States Copyright Laws and International Treaty Provisions Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material e g a book or mus
60. e It s Close Project e Select the button from the Project Manager screen e Select File Open from the main menu e Select the ECW file you wish to use next In this case we will select the EXAMPLES ECW file that is supplied with your software system This file contains example calculations for ALL calculations in the Structural Library and are the calculated used in each chapter Here s an image of the project list Gg Print saveAs Clase Project Unit 8 Open Tools amp 5 Project Info Project Calculations nits us 4 New Settings Help I EMERCALC EXAMPLES CUI Project c ec examples ecw General Timber Design Project Print lete m Sechon View Material View Type View edion amp Cale Type Liascriphian from MEN I DRANALYSIS CALCS 2 Beam Analysis Beam Analysis i Rigid Diaphragm I Beam Elastic Fdn Section Properties Fixed Fixed Beam Double Cantilevered Beam Example Problem System One Angled Beam with Fixed amp Pinned ends Bear varous shapes attached Pile Group Seven pile system wi X amp Y load eccentnicitry Pole Embedman Circular pole with Point amp Llnidorm Loads 1 Seismic Forces Example Problem E Farces Example Problem Multi Story Column 5 Story Building SI TESTER EF TIMBER CALCS Timber Beam amp Joist 3 Beams i Multi Spe amp n 3 Sp
61. e for programmers to link their programs to the very guts of 1 2 3 Called the Add In Toolkit it offered a unique opportunity for ENERCALC software designers A decision was made to rewrite all 40 of the current engineering templates in the C language and link these powerful programs to simple 1 2 3 templates The Lotus 1 2 3 spreadsheets would become data entry output screens driving powerful processing programs Our first application of this technology was FastFrame 2 D introduced in 1987 FastFrame transformed a simple off the shelf spreadsheet program into a powerful finite element analysis system providing full graphics Users were amazed that the previously complex batch processed frame analysis systems were reduced to entering a number in a spreadsheet and INSTANTLY the entire frame was recalculated At the 1987 Lotus Developers Conference in Boston MA the actual authors of Lotus 1 2 3 were stunned to see their business tool doing complex analysis for multi story buildings complete with graphics The release of the Version 4 series of the Structural Engineering Library in 1990 completed the transformation of all programs to the C language still using the Lotus 1 2 3 interface New features included material databases automatic design algorithms reference drawing graphics a project manager graphics printing and other accessory features With the decline of usage of DOS and Lotus 1 2 3 ENERCALC rewrote the entire user
62. e is in use If you do this then the software currently running will close down shortly thereafter To access the Network Limiter control screen use the Settings main menu selection or press the Tools amp Settings button and select Settings When the Settings screen is displayed select the tab titled Network Limiter Information as shown below Configuration Settings General Display Printing amp Title Block Network Limiter Information Number of Users Allowed E system Signals Activity Every minutes Display a List of Current Inactive time which allows new user to Users remotely shut down inactive users 35 00 al minutes When the users interacts with the program itrecords active use However the activity lag file is only updated at certain intervals to minimize server access This value specifies how offen the server lag is updated to signal activity is taking place This value indicates the length of time a user can be inactive before being a candidate for forced shutdown Forced shutdown can occur when another workstation requests access to the soft and another user the oldest has been inactive tar the number of minutes specified by this entry This screen provides two control items that you can modify System Signals Activity Every XXX Minutes This controls how often the program updates the file that tracks all the users Setting it to a 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineer
63. e the file This will effectively erase the file To create a shortcut to the EXE on the server If a demonstration version has previously been installed use the Remove Structural Engineering Library option in the ENERCALC program group Alternately execute the UNINSTX EXE program in the ENERCALC installation directory and select the log file displayed Create a shortcut to the EC55 EXE file on the server This is normal Windows usage and will not be detailed here Use this shortcut to start the program A Demonstration Version window will appear Press the Cancel button The What would you like to do window will appear Press the Cancel button From the main program menu select the Settings menu item The following screen will be displayed 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 15 Configuration Settings General Display Printing amp Tithe Block Hetwark Limiter Parameters System of Units LS Standard Sl Matric Continental Metric Automatic Recalculation after each data entry show Start Up Vizard at program start up Load Default Walues for Mew Calculations System files drrveidirectary locations Project files cAEcss T Program DLL s Databases Help User amp Limter Files C AEC5S Default values file L XEC55 e In the location for Program DLL s Databases Help User amp Limit
64. easonable mechanism or process in place to ensure that the number of persons using the SOFTWARE concurrently does not exceed the number of Licenses If the SOFTWARE is permanently installed on a hard disk or other storage device of a computer other than a network server and one person uses that computer more than 80 of the time it is in use then that person may install the SOFTWARE on a portable or home computer so long as both systems are not used simultaneously and the registered owner of the software consents to this activity Upgrades If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade you may use or transfer the SOFTWARE only in conjunction with ALL prior version s and all versions are considered as a single license Other Restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided you retain NO copies and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade any transfer must include the most recent upgrade and all prior versions and will transfer all rights to future versions to the transferee You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE except to the extent applicable law expressly prohibits such foregoing restriction This software may not be used in a business activity where the primary purpose is to provide others with usage of this software system for a fee i e network availability to those other than the l
65. ection allows you to select another different project file to work with Close project This selection closes the current project file and returns to the main 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 49 window that shows just the background and Main Menu Tools amp Settings This selection gives you access to various items that provide useful features in the Structural Engineering Library Settings Screen User Information DeFault alues Database k Hetwork Users Calculator Help This item gives you access to the help system fax and email support release notes and version information Calculation Help Main Help System Email Support Fax Support Release Motes EMERCALC Web Site About amp Version amp Sales Unit Selection Buttons These buttons allow you to change the system of units being used in the Structural Engineering Library When changing units the currently highlighted calculation is also modify and the results and graphics to the right will display the new units selected Units US Metric NOTE The internal calculations and variables entered are always stored and processed in inch pound units What you see on the screen for input calculated values and graphics notations are converted from the internal units to display units Project Info and Project Calculations Tabs These two tabs control the display of the contents of
66. ed Stem Wall Design Masonry Retaining wall Settings This selection displays the Settings window where you can specify how you want your title block to appear specify a bitmap graphic image to use as a title block logo control data and time printing change system of units and other items Please see the Configuration Settings section Database Menu Item The Structural Engineering Library has three basic databases of information and may contain more in future releases After selecting the database from the drop down menu list you can review the values and add change or delete entries as you desire Here s an image of the Steel Database window 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 44 ENERCALC Ditis ppm i AISE Sth C ASC 8th C ASC 7h AIC Gth Ww HP JH TS L WT Korean 5 M B ML HSS P LL MT i Depth Range Lew m in High 44 AE ES zi Lines abroad beam depth f ClassRenge 19 4 4 High 44 Y Cont Orde beam depth by class LeWT2 is class 127 Ascending f Descending Mame Depth widh Sx tx 5 Sy Section Count 293 Bull mcm in in4 in m in in WelxS 16700 21060 6555 0650 0405 1171111 1170000 8 335 30 600 1640 3278 10 530 Wales 18300 20990 82
67. een display and printout Therefore if many thousands of changes are made to a calculation it is possible that input data could 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 74 ENERCALC change slightly due to round off error Conversion factors are typically 3 to 7 significant digits Automatic Recalculation When checked the programs are recalculated immediately after one of the input items is changed Show Start Up Wizard Allows you to suppress the initial start up wizard screen Load Default Values at Calculation Startup Checking this box automatically reads the default values from the file DEFAULTS ECD into the calculation that is being created Project file directory This is the location where the software will automatically look for your project files when a File Open File New or Files Save As selection is used Database Defaults and Help file directory This specifies where the additional system components are located This is typically ALWAYS the same directory the EC EXE and supporting DLL files are located Display Tab This tab enables you to select the display resolution to use for the Structural Engineering Library You can let the program detect which screen resolution you are using and resize to the largest practical size Alternately you can select the display resolution of your computer monitor and the program will scale it accordingly 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software U
68. eering Software Using the Structural Library 53 gt EXAMPLES ECW chi Job Information E neneral Information f Analysis 1 5 fo Timber Calcs ty Steel Cales It t Concrete Dalcs i Masonry Calcs C Retaining Walls Gener E Retaining Mall Simpl Retaining Wall Compl Restrained Wall Inclu To ADD a Division Click on the topmost item Project Calculation Tree and then select the New button A dialog will display requesting the title of the division to be added The division will be added at the end of the list To ADD a Calculation into a Division If the Division has no calculations which will mean there will NOT be a icon showing for it highlight the division and select the New or Copy button If the Division has calculations already with a or icon showing highlight the location where the new calculation should be inserted and select the New button When the New button is selected you will be presented with the typical calculation choice window which is described later When the Copy button is selected you will add a new calculation of the same type using the same data as the one currently highlighted SCT 4k ELE Erg IE L LLLE LI IHE ACTE s M Corrs Bisa fons Posse Eon FACE ease aS Fral ho rabh soe Highlighd a Cakul ion ad ies ruis chr Ayr tanta Saet the HCW Dutton t Mew ther 4353 rhs 2
69. elease of version 5 0 1 will be provided so you can see the ever changing and developing path of the software system See Release Notes below Of special note is the built in technical support form With your user information already filled in you can simply type out your question to us specify the nature and importance level and print it directly to your internal fax modem or to a printer for separate faxing Main Help System This item provides access to the main on line help system as provided with your Windows operating system Using the Contents Search Index Find and hypertext links the underlined text items you can quickly zero in on the information you need Technical Support Form When you have a question the fastest way to get an answer is to FAX it to our technical staff at 949 640 5463 To make this as easy as possible we provide an on line form where you can type our your question and print it directly to your fax modem or printer This form includes all your user information phone and e mail contacts and version number We know exactly who you are and the current sub version of the software you have zpecih your title Glock cr Pee The lines iha EZTTINCIS main Menu selection choose a Time Frames Suggestion far Future rit Tithe Black 22m ent your ttle bieck infenmabon Type of Questian Ganeral Technical Suppon Request Fax this form to 949 640 5463 Mema Michael D Brocka Til
70. elect Print ltem Fixed Fixed Beam Double L antilevered Beam Example Problem 8 wall System One Wall Angled Beam with Fixed amp Pinned ends Beam we various shapes attached Seven pile system wx amp load eccentricity Circular pole with Point amp Uniform Loads Example Problem Example Problem 5 Story Building 3 Beams 3 Span System 2 Load Patterns Double Cantilevered Beam Example Problem 2 Double Cantleyered Beam Four Bay System 2 Simple 1 At Cant 1 Double Cant 4 Span System Cant Optimize amp Beam Design Column Subjected to Additional Side Load Vertical Pt amp Unit Loads amp Lateral Shear amp Drag Loads Illustrating Zone ailing Areas Using Staples With Uniform Load against concrete Using metal plates amp both sides Fixed Cantilevered Beam 3 Span System 2 Load Patterns Steel Beam Multi Span Steel l Steel Beam wT orioj Single offset point load mid span w Contract Swap Select All SaveAs This selection enables you to save the complete current Project File as a totally new file This is useful when you want to start a new project and use all or part of the existing project s calculations as a basis for starting New This selection allows you to begin a new Project File After specifying your new project file name the current project is closed the new project file is created and then the new file is displayed in the Project Manager Open Project This sel
71. ent Bending Stress fh Fh Shear Shear Stress fy Maximum Center Maximum Let Cant Defl Maximum Right Cant Defl Deft Sketch Tab Beam OK Actual Allowable 505 06 k ft 535 74 k ft 20 22 ksi 21 45 ksi 0 943 1 Static Load Case Governs Stress 4 969 223 996 3 53 ksl 14 40 kai 0 245 1 0 670 in WOU ip 0 407 ip 0 6 Un CES a This tab is not present in all calculations A drawing of the item you are designing will be displayed possibly with tabs toggle buttons or other controls that you can use to manipulate the display of information When the Sketch tab is selected the Print button will start a printout of the sketch only 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 64 ENERCALC Fesults Sketch Diagrams Printing 22 90 22 90 nu 0 02 kf 0 50 kft S ft Mimas 505 05 k ft mas 0 6699 in Mimas re left 505 05 m right 84 07 k ft 54 568 Amas 57 305 k rel left 54 568 ce rk 39 403 k D efl right end 0 4073 in Diagram Tab This tab is not present in all calculations When available a length magnitude diagram of stresses deflections forces column interaction or other graph will be displayed Tabs toggle buttons or other controls may also be provided so you can manipulate the display of information When the Diagram tab is se
72. er Files enter the enter the drive amp directory that the computer uses to access the directory on the server where the ENERCALC program files were installed e When finished press OK Note Double backslash notation to specify a computer name is NOT ALLOWED here You MUST use a drive Mirectory notation e Select OK to close the Configuration Settings screen e Select File Exit from the main menu e Use the shortcut you created to restart the software The license information should be automatically located on the server and you should be able to use the software in the normal way You can now use the shortcut you created on the client workstation to start the SEL there should NOT be an unregistered message and the program should immediately display the Start Up Wizard screen At this point the drive and directory locations have been saved in a file named EC 55 INI on the client computer in the Windows or WINNT directory This file contains the directory location on the server where all the program files are assumed to be located 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 16 ENERCALC IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS e Open the EC_55 INI configuration file by using Start Run EC 55 INI e Look in the file for these entries DataFileDirectory_55 DatabaseDirectory_55 DefaultsDirectory_55 e Look at the drive directory information that is after the sign DataFileDirectory_55 C EC55 DatabaseDirecto
73. ern tem 2 Load Patterns Double Cantlevered Bear B General Timber Example Problem 2 Double Beam Cantlevered Beams Bay System 2 Simple 1 Ri Cant 1 Double Can Cantlevered Beams 4 Span System Cent Optimize amp Beam Design B Timber Column Column Subjected to Additonal Side Load Shear Wall amp Fi F1 amp Uni Loads amp Lateral Shear amp Drag Loe Piywood Diaphragm Illustrating Zone Nailing Areas B High Load Diephraan Using Staples B Timber Lecdqer With Uniform Load against concrete Bots in Timber Using metal plates both sides 5 STEEL CALCS x Shit Cak Up Shit Calc Down Span 12 008 Right Cant 4 008 Beam width bin x Depth 18 in End Frity is Fin Fin Denaity 34 00pcf Load Duration Factor 1 250 Fh 2 400 Upsi Fy 165 0psiFc 625 psi Span Momente 17 86 Ok ft Menght 29 0k f Mex Def Centers 0 0199in 3 Right Cant 0 15634in LetReacton 15 J1k RightReacton 1264k 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software
74. he Structural Engineering Library List of Last Used Files At the bottom of the File menu is a list of the previously used Project files The most recent to be used is listed at the top with the earlier used files appearing below Simply move the mouse over a file you wish to use and click to select it This list is maintained in the ENERCALC INI file which you may edit if needed ENERCALC Structural En Quick Settings Default Open Hose Conver ECJ Print Setup Web Update Exit CAECAEXAMPLES ECW CAEC ECS ECW 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 43 Quick Use this selection when you want to quickly use one of the calculations provided with the Structural Engineering Library You can use this feature regardless if a Project file is currently loaded This menu item will be disabled when you are editing a calculation from a project file Selecting this menu item displays the standard selection window where you can choose the calculation to use You can immediately begin using a calculation and print the results Please check your current version program for capabilities of adding Quik calculations to a project calculation file Choose Calcsheet Program Button Selects Calcsheet C Import 4 datafile MMaterial Type Analysis Timber Retaining Wall Restrained Retaining Wall Concrete Taper
75. hear 1 5 PDk 124 9 End F ixiby j Allwabla A5 5k Z3 5 psi Wood Section s 125x3755 Pin Pin C Pin Fix Mid Span Deflection 4 612 in Beam Width 5 125 A in C FieFix Fix Pin Length Deflection Ratio 35 2 1 Beam Depth msc 37 500 3 in Fix Freg Moment Details f Sam Max Pos 15 at MATA i Manuf or So Pine Max Meg Mom oaa AD Fkt at 0 000 fi Max amp Left Support kf Base Allowable 2400 0 psl Shears Fw 8 190 0 H psi Max Support 17 58 Fe Pem Allowabla 50 0 24 pel Max Right Support 18 93 Elastic Modulus 1 800 0 kei Reactions Lah Suppor Repaliive Mamber Deadload 16 249 hiax 99 Load Duration Factor 1 250 m Right Support Calc shear al depltr from support 2 Dead 16 4d k Max 13k 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 104 ENERCALC 5 14 Printing the calculation Printing the calculation Okay congratulations You ve created a project file added a calculation entered data retrieved database information performed an automatic design and viewed some graphics It s time to print this calculation and take a look at what we have provided you with for your documentation Please remember that you have previousl
76. hen pressed Calculation Help Main Help System Email Support Fax Support Release Motes EMEFRCALC Web Site About amp Verzion Sales Design This button is not present in all calculation screens When the type of calculation allows us t provide a more automated design feature than you simply entering the input values and watching the results a Design button is provided This particular program shown in the screen capture is for designing wood beams The Structural Engineering Library has a database of wood sections so this button will display a design criteria screen and then automatically check all beam sections and then provide a list of the acceptable ones for your choice for usage Design Beam Stress Ratio 1 00 Sawn Glued Laminated C TJ Parallam Minimum Total Deflection Ratio 240 0 C TJ TimberStrand Custom User Defined x Cancel Go 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 61 Sections Passing Design Criteria 16 0003 3 125 13 5 3 0 21 0 3 125 21 0 3 ds 5 125522 5 3 0524 0 1126024 121195 24 nnam x Sort List By co Stress Ratio C Ratio Width Depth Print This button starts a printout of this calculation Print Preview This button which always just appears with an icon of a
77. ical recording except that you may either a make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE Law strictly prohibits unauthorized reproduction or resale of this product and materials Software License This is a legal agreement between you either an individual or an entity and ENERCALC Engineering Software By installing the accompanying software you agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement promptly return the uninstalled software and accompanying items to us for a refund Grant of License This license agreement License permits you to use one execution of the ENERCALC 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 33 Structural Engineering Library the SOFTWARE on a single computer The SOFTWARE is in use on a computer when it is loaded into temporary memory i e RAM or installed into permanent memory e g hard disk or other storage device of that computer except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers is not in use When installed on a network server if the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE will exceed the number of applicable Licenses then you must have a r
78. icensee on a timesharing basis Dual Media Software You may receive the SOFTWARE in more than one medium Regardless of the type or size of medium you receive you may use only the medium appropriate for your single user computer You may not use the other medium on another computer or loan rent or transfer the disks to another user except as part of the permanent transfer as provided above of all SOFTWARE and printer materials nor print copies of any documentation provided in on line or electronic form Limited Warranty ENERCALC warrants that the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of sixty 60 days from the date of receipt Any implied warranties on the SOFTWARE are limited to sixty 60 days No Other Warranties To the maximum extent permitted by law ENERCALC disclaims all other warranties either expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with regard to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying printed materials This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have others that vary from state jurisdiction to state jurisdiction No Liability for Consequential Damages To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in no event shall ENERCALC be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of busi
79. ilevered Beam 4 General Timber Double Cantilevered Beam 5 18 Creating a Technical Support Question Creating a Technical Support Question The occasion routinely arises that you will have a question about the software system We have found in our 20 years in the software business as of 2003 that certain bits of information are essential Among these is YOUR name company user registration number and the version number of the software you are using To make it easy for you to give us all this AND state your question the Structural Engineering Library has a built in technical support form that you can merely type in your question and print it out By faxing it to us we can easily know who you are know if you need to acquire a maintenance release and easily read your questions 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 111 By selecting Help Tech Support Form from the main menu you can use the form shown below to enter your question When finished the completed for prints as shown in the second image shown below Technical Support Submittal our Information our Question Question Category User Number KW OBUS939 Filename CEC SAMPLE ECW Calculation Type Single span Beam Analysis Question In this area pou can in pour question The Your Infomation tab haz all of your user information The Question Category tab let s us know more about the urgency eor if the queshon
80. ing Software Getting Started 31 higher value results in better performance Inactive Shut Down Time This values is the number of minutes a running copy of the Structural Engineering Library can sit untouched meaning no data entry tab changes button presses etc before it will be shut down when another user tries to start a session This item provides automated management of multiple usage needs when some users leave the software running and have forgotten to shut down Display a List of Current Users This button displays a list of all computers currently using the software The Computer Name field in the list is the computer s name reported by the operating system of the client computer not the host that launched the software Current Users Structural Engineering Library 5 vue TEE insit eres Administrator Delete User Close Using this screen you can selectively delete users as needed 3 10 License amp Copyright Your use of this software system signifies that you will be bound by the following terms conditions and statements 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Disclaimer Because this software may be used to design components of structures that protect human life it is CRITICALLY important that you fully understand the intended use and capabilities of these programs Only experienced and licensed professional engineers should use this softwar
81. is 6 750 Tt Seismic Zone Length Y Y Axis 10 170 ft ss Footing Thickness 36 00 n Live amp Short Combined Cal Dim Along X X Axis 12 00 in ft 1 0000 psi Dim Along Y Y Axis 24 00 in Fy 60 DOO psi Base Pedestal Height 12 000 in Concrete Weight 145 00 pet PIOS eS oe Steel 0 0014 Overburden 110 00 pst Rebar Cantar To Edge Distance 3 40 in Applied Vertical Load Dead Load 87 200 BEC along X X Axis 0 000 in Live Load 62 100 along Y Y Axis 0 000 in short Tam Load 12 000 k 25 Rotation about Y Y Applied Moments pressures amp left amp Dead Load Liva Load Short Term 21 500 k ft Applied Shears pressures left amp right pressures top amp bot Dead Load k k Live Load k k Short Term 9 000 k 6 000 k Footing Design OK 5 T5ft x 10 17ft Footing 36 0in Thick w Calumn Support 12 00 x 24 00in x 12 0in high Max Soil Pressure 25 757 2 735 6 pst Mu 25 613 kt per fi Allowable 45000 5995 0 pat Required Steel Araa 0 546in2 par f X Ecc of Resultant 0 000 in 5 048 in mg y p rj Shear Siresse s Vu vo Y Ecc of Resultant 0 000 2 851 In Phi 11 588 93 113 psi Min Sabily Ratio 22 994 1 500 4 23 803 186 226 py Min Stability Footing Design Shear Forces 8 D15 C Ac Cd Phi 23 B psi Two Way Shear 12 04 psi 10 60 ps 166 23 psi One Way Shears Vu Let
82. k 2 amp Wider 9 xu amp Larger Posts amp Timbers Beams amp Stringers Change the Species drop list to show Douglas Fir 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 97 Species Spec Willamette Douglas Fit All Species Douglas Fir E Hated Southern Pine Hem Fir Hem Fir Softwood Southern Pine The result of these choices will be a list of stress grades as shown Species Grade Class Fb Ft Fv lt Sort Order D Fc Pep Fc Pu E Species Grade Class Fh Fi Fc Perp Fc Frll Elastic Bending Tension Shear Comp Comp Modulus Douglas Fir Douglas Fir cUF Eb Douglas Fir 22 Douglas Fir e4F E1U Douglas Fir edF Elz Douglas Fir 1 Douglas Fir 24 Douglas Fir 4 GLB 1 600 1 000 165 5I 1 600 1 600 000 GLB 2 000 1 750 155 bl 1 650 1 700 000 GLB 00 1 100 165 p50 1 650 1 700 000 GLB 2400 1 300 155 1 750 1 900 000 GLB e 400 1 200 155 p50 1600 1 900 000 GLE 2400 1 250 165 p50 1 700 1 900 000 GLB e 00 g50 140 650 1 600 1 600 000 GLE 2 400 1 100 140 KAD 1650 1 900 000 Highlight the last entry Douglas Fir 24F V8 as shown and select the Select button Immediately the stress information area on the General Tab will be updated to reflect your selection Fh Base Allowable Fy Allowable Fc Ferp Allowable Elastic Modulus 2400 0 222 130 0
83. lation or division in the highlighted location When a calculation or division is highlighted the program will prompt you for the type of calculation to be added After your selection the full calculation screen will be displayed and you can create your calc Whether Filename at the top is highlighted a dialog box will be displayed so you can ADD a new division name Print t Copy Delete e Calc Calc Calc Add Calc Edit Cale section View Material View Cale View ee Export Import Print Calc This prints the highlighted calculation in the list If you want to print all or multiple selected calculations in the project use the Print button in the File and System Management buttons area Copy Uses the calculation type and data from the highlighted item to create a new calculation The calcsheet is displayed and when OK is selected to save the calculation it is inserted at the current highlight location in the project list Delete Will erase the highlighted calculation from the project Add Calc Use this button to add a calculation to your project After pressing Add the following screen will appear and allow you to selection the calculation module to use 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 55 Choose Calcsheet Program Button Selects Calcsheet amp New Calculation x Ca
84. le Todays Dae iB ABE Company EMERTALG Address PO Box 783 Cerone chal Mar ala Zip 92825 Voice B 0 57 email mdbrook sie nercoic par minama c ecdataexarmgples ecw Calc Type Masonry Wall Desin Lasse KG Wer 5 5 0 17 ry 2007 ser Haw iB abate Sorel siess 7 Release Notes 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 46 ENERCALC This item displays the text file SELNOTES TXT which contains all the programs revision history E View SEL 5 0 Release Notes Technical Services Voce amp Faxon Demand 714 640 5460 Feo 714 640 5463 Mail meil enercalc com gt gt Version 5 0 6 June 1 1996 Recompiled entire system with new version of aur development system Changed data entries to stricter numeric entry formatting In entry formula evaluation removed Bolt Group steel Reversed and direct and torsional shear result columns The S was Imhelen r and wire weran Part Find bred Mer Dass About amp Version Number This selection displays the current version user registration number user name company name build data and copyright information 4 4 Project Manager The Project Manager screen is the central workpoint for the Structural Engineering Library After you have selected or created a project file this screen displays the calculations within that file in the list area shown below left side
85. lect to use the last calculation load the last project load a recent project or create a new project 2 A project is selected and you view the Project Manager Here you can add new calculations or edit existing calculations 3 Editing or adding a calculation takes you to the calculation sheet for one of the 45 modules 4 Using the calculation sheet you enter data on the left hand set of tabs while reviewing results and graphics on the right hand set 5 When your structural calculation is complete print it or press save it back into the project 6 You are now back at the project manager where you can add edit delete other project calculations 4 2 Start Wizard The Structural Engineering Library provides a quick start up selection box to help you get productive as fast as possible This window offers five selections described below 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 38 ENERCALC What would you like to do Open Last Project File _ Jump to Last Calculation 5 Steel Calcs Base Plate W 14x74 Column with Moment Select a recent PROJECT fife Create Project DOW oe ck or use Button File cec boriqhton ecw cleci hawkins ecw clec beverpark ecw Open Project File single Quick Calc Remove 5 Edit From List File x Cancel Show Start Up Wizard at program start Open Last Project
86. lected the Print button will start a printout of the current diagram only 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 65 Results Sketch Diagrams Printing Graphic Diagram Data Table Print Diagram C LL amp Center LLT Center C LLT ii Lt amp Cntr C LL Lft amp Cntr C LL ST Entire Span LL ST RE amp Cntr C LL amp Rt amp Cntr C LL i Cants Only Bending Mornients shear Deflection in 227 33 51 Location rft eflection Defaults Menu Item This selection is only operational when editing a calculation For each calculation in the Structural Engineering Library there are initial values stored in a file named DEFAULTS ECD When you start a calculation using the Quik menu or the New button for a project file these initial values are loaded into the data entry areas of the calculation Selecting this menu item will ask you whether you wish to Save or Load the default values Saving the values will use all your current calculation input data as the new initial default data Loading the values will replace all your current calculation input data with the default values stored 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 66 ENERCALC 4 6 You can do this for all calculations in the Library and in most cases we recommend you do so to ease your repetitive data entry 5 elect Default Values U sage
87. llation Tip Before starting to install this software have your ENERCALC assigned KW registration number handy you will be asked to enter it twice To Install e Insert the CD labeled Structural Engineering Library e From the Start menu select Run e Type D SETUP for CD ROM substitute the appropriate letter of your diskette or CD ROM drive for a or d e Follow the instructions on the screen and select the Drive and Directory where you wish the software to be installed The installation will default to C EC55 e The Setup program will copy all files to your specified drive and directory e The Setup program will create an ENERCALC program folder in your Programs section of the Start button menu and add the Structural Library icons to it e Important Notes about the Installation e The Structural Engineering Library makes NO CHANGES to the system registry does not change the PATH variable It does place one file in your Windows directory named EC 55 INI This file us used to save hundreds of settings that the Structural Engineering Library used during operation e If only part of the program screen is visible you probably do not have the minimum required screen resolution or are using a font size that is too large e Read the information on Entering your Product Activation Code later in this document Network Installation The Structural Engineering Library can be easily installed on a network server a
88. n industrial strength database management system This file contains your project information and data structures for all calculations types With some clever design we have been able to make these files act like miniature disk drives with a 2 tiered tree structure You can create Divisions that categorize your calculations This tree structure is what is viewed in the Project Manager window and should not be confused with a view of your hard disk The Project File is kept up to date at all times EXCEPT when a calculation is being edited During calculation editing only the beginning values are contained in the data file the values you see on screen are in temporary memory and will not be saved to the datafile until you select the OK button Basic functional menu items are as follows Updated software releases may have 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 41 additional choices which will be documented in the on line help system New Displays a file selection box where you can enter the filename of a new SEL Project file Create NEW Structural Project File Save in E enercalc Ex d EEE a 98 003 ecw Bronson ecw Examples ecw Wheaton File name BamesN Save as type Project File Cancel Open Displays a file selection box which lists all files in the current directory that have the standard extension ECW You
89. nager Save This selection saves all of the data for this calculation to the project file and redisplays the 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 62 ENERCALC Project manager Input Tabs The group of tabs on the left one half of the calculation screen are called the Input Tabs These tabs contain all the input data locations that you will use General Uniform Trapezoidal Concentrated Moments Section Description Fixed Cantilevered Beam 48 500 ft Eee antere 2222 0 000 4 ft F4gnt Eantllgwgls ss o etes 7 500 E ft Lu Unbraced Length 16 000 E ft E Pin Pin C Fix Fix Pin Fix Fix Pin C Fix Free Steel Section Ww x114 You can easily select different tabs and enter the data quickly Results amp Graphics Tabs The results amp graphics tabs are where all the calculated values are reviewed a sketch of the item that your input data describes is shown and where the shear moment deflection or other stress diagrams are available Results Tab This tab is either a single tab or contains a group of sub tabs that presents all of the calculation information Here s an image of a Results tab that has a set of sub tabs 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 63 Results Sketch Diagrams Printing Summary Load Combinations Maximum Values Mom
90. ncel C Import V4x datafile i Material Type Analysis Concrete Torsional Analysis of Steel Beam Retaining Wall Steel Column Composite Steel Beam Edit Calc This button brings the data for the highlighted calculation from the project file into the program and then displays the appropriate calculation module to allow you to edit the calculation data Export Calculation This selection enables you to make a copy of the currently highlighted calculation into another project file After pressing you will be prompted for the project file to have the calculation placed in After the file is selected a miniature list will be displayed that shows all the calculations in that file and lets you select into which position or division the calculation should be placed Here is the mini project manager calculation list for the Export Calculation selection 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 56 ENERCALC Select Location for Export CalculationsT Please select location for files to be inserted Division amp Calculation Type EP SCALCULATIONS ENERO NEC see Concrete Beam horizontal panel 2 2 T Concrete Beam panel leg z 4 4 2 eee RI Import Calculation This selection enable you to bring in a individual calculation from another project file This item is useful when you are building a new set of calculations and you wish to use previously prepared calculations One ve
91. nd launched remotely from any connected Windows based computer In this instance the 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 13 server must be the only location there the software is fully installed to be in conformance with your agreement in licensing Within Product Activation Code is your ENERCALC User Registration Number and the number of simultaneous users that are allowed The program will automatically monitor the license usage for you and limit simultaneous executions to the number of licenses owned Installation of the Software on the Server You will need to install the SEL on the server and start it up ONCE to create a License Password file Identify the drive and directory location on the server where the software will be installed Please note that all files are placed in that directory No changes are made to your Windows Registry no OCX controls are registered etc If a demonstration version has previously been installed use the Remove Structural Engineering Library option in the ENERCALC program group Alternately execute the UNINSTX EXE program in the ENERCALC installation directory and select the log file displayed Give that directory permanent rear write deny none privileges Install Structural Engineering Library from CD ROM or downloaded file Start the Structural Engineering Library by using the Start Programs Enercalc SEL 5 8 icon or execute the EC55 EXE file
92. nd economical design Because we feel the simple repetitive engineering problems are far more common that extensive 3 D frame analysis this software package is designed specifically for fast interactive engineering design of building components We ve combined the typical working methods of engineers national building code provisions and construction material databases with the principles of structural mechanics into each calcsheet program You will find that these programs operate very much like an electronic calculation pad simple fill in the data entries and the entire calculation will be instantly updated for your review To add even more power and utility to the system we ve added detailed design sketches and stress diagrams automatic design and sizing on line help system material databases and elegant calculation printing to the Structural Engineering Library 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC The Structural Engineering Library is designed around a file of calculations called a Project This single file with the extension ECW can hold one or thousands of individual calculations You add edit and delete the calculations in your project file during your in office design stage Then when it s time for submittal to a governing agency you can print a complete set of calculations Because of the ever expanding number of programs which we call Calcsheets we invite you to stay in
93. ness information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use this ENERCALC product even if ENERCALC has been advised of the 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 34 ENERCALC possibility of such damages ENERCALC makes no warranties either expressed or implied as to the quality and performance of the SOFTWARE that the calculations contained in the SOFTWARE will meet your requirements or that the operation of the SOFTWARE will be uninterrupted or error free You agree that the SOFTWARE is intended to aid you in performing engineering oriented mathematical calculations and that the results obtained from the SOFTWARE do not necessarily constitute an acceptable engineering design or analysis You agree that results of the SOFTWARE shall be reviewed by persons possessing experience and thorough understanding of the engineering principles that apply or might apply to the usage of and results of the SOFTWARE You agree that ENERCALC any owner officer director employee or representatives of ENERCALC shall not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages resulting from a defect in the SOFTWARE nor for any error of judgment mistake of fact or act or failure to act You waive all warranties imposed or implied by law in connection with the SOFTWARE other than those specifically provided for herein and agree that no agent or employee of ENERCALC has made any warranties or
94. oads Load Dur Factor 1 000 Beam End Fixiby Wood Density 34 000 pci Uniform Loads Center Spar 24 00 ft Lu 4 00 ft Left Cantilever Cpl Lu 4 00 ft Right Cantilever O50 fe Lu 4 00 ft Douglas Fir 24F VB Base Allow 2 400 0 psi Fw Allow 165 0 Fe Allow 5860 0 E 1 800 D ksi Uniform Loads Over Full Span Center DL 360 00 s f LL 240 00 1 Let Cantilever DL 360 00 zn LL 240 00 Right Cantilever DL 360 00 zm LL 240 00 Trapezoidal Loads 1DL 36 00 st LL amp Left 24 00 amp f Start Loc 15 000 ft DL Right 00 Wit LL Right 76 00 mm End Loc 33 500 f Point Loads Dead Load 030 016 3 030 0 Its lbg IE lbg lbg Live Load 2 824 0lbs 2 524 0 165 5 16 lbs 165 _ distance F 2 50 A 33 500 ft Q 000 ft 0 000 ft 0 000 ft 0 000 ft Beam Design OK Soan 24 Left Cantz 7 251 Right 9 508 Beam Width 5 125im x Depth 28 Ends Pin Fin Max Stress Ratio 0 738 1 Maximum Miarment 81 1 Maximum Shear 1 5 173 Allowable 123 3 k ft Allowable 24 1k at 10 939 ft Shear Lett 10 35 k Paositre Moment 6 17 Negatve Moment 45 k f Max 2 Left Support A9 12k A Max Right Support 981 14k f Max M allow 123 34 1h 1 576 56 psi Ty Fb 2 133 23 psi Fy Daeflections at 24 000 A Right 13 12 k Camber T Left 310 m amp Canter 179 m Right 7 599 mm Raeacbons amp Rig 116 79 p Len DL 0 95
95. ograms create sketches and diagrams to clarify the meaning of input data If you select this checkbox those graphics will automatically print along with the text calculation results Always Display Windows Printer Selection Box When you select to print a calculation you must have a printer selected to print to If you want to use the default printer setup for the computer you are using you can leave this box unchecked To have the program display a printer selection box each time a printout is requested then be sure to check this box What to Print These selections control what to print in the title block area at the top of the printout page Title Block This tab provides you with the entries for defining your own custom title block area on all printouts in the Structural Library Title Block These five entries correspond to the five lines in the upper left corner of the printout Logo File 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library TT When specified the graphics file you choose will be printed at the LEFT edge of the title block and the 5 lines of Title Block information will be moved to print immediately to the right of the logo Logos can be Windows BMP JPEG GIF and WMF formats When a logo is specified the height is adjusted to fit into the title block area and the right side floats according to the width of the image 4 10 Building Codes Supported It is essential that stru
96. on 5 8 User s Reference December 2003 Newport Beach CA Contents Table of Contents Part Part Il Part Ill AN OO FP WN C Part IV ON Oa FPF c NY a e Part V oO oa amp C N Foreword 1 Welcome 9 Warning amp Disclaimer 8 Getting Started 10 Company amp Software FUISCONY iiic e rero vie eacrewisennctevenwsintanecVereadacawtvanedavecnwesawecieiteesesenenticedsaneaes 10 Lo Lege LIU EO ceti 11 System Overview Design 18 19 About Our Documentatiohlu oque eco Bird aat aUa Dad e bap dul s Lun PN E ZEE RM EY uM KM dai UE 22 User IntormalloDa ks Eve aD TENE 23 i is ANS UD DOM gei RS 24 Maintenance RCIGCASCS peter E AE aara aaa a 29 NCTWORK LEIIilter E E CERE EUN 29 License g E 31 E a SERE REDE E
97. on materials into a simple and effective calcpad style fill in the blanks program You can feel partially relieved that the software will consistently perform all the required checks that may be skipped over when doing repetitive hand calculations You can enjoy the time to do more exhaustive design studies come up with safer and more economical designs and enjoy clearly documented calculations for review and archiving This software is not a black box program Each calculation is designed to be a visible calcpad where you can work with the data and immediately view the resulting calculations Automatic design is provided in most programs but is intended to primarily automate tedious iterative tasks You as an experienced structural engineer or architect can quickly enter and change design sizes and view the results You use your experience to quickly define a design and do quick modifications to refine it The Calcpad Approach When the Structural Engineering Library was designed in 1983 our concept was revolutionary design it like an engineer s calculation pad When an engineer prepares a calculation the finished product is a neat and organized sheet of paper that follows the design flow from load tabulation force and stress calculation to the final adequacy check of the structural component that will satisfy the task At the time all other competing program were aging versions of mainframe programs that had been modified to r
98. ort Eau Import End Fixity is Pin Pin Density 33 00 pct Load Duration Factor 1 250 Section amp Calc Type Description from Calculation Fb 7 400 0 psi F60 0psi EX Max Span Moments 154 7k ft Meleft 74 8k ft M right 69 7k ARUM Center 1 6123in Left Cant 0 7737in Rigt Left Reaction 29 30k Right Reaction 33 14k Congratulations You calculation is now secure and you have a real Project file with an actual calculation 5 16 Changing Section Names Adding a Section Editing the Section Name Let s do a little more work here and edit the Section name CALCULATIONS and add a Section in our project file Edit the Section Name To edit a Section name you simply highlight the name and use the Edit Section button When you highlighted a Section the Edit Calc button changes to read Edit Section 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 108 ENERCALC eee Add m Calc 2 Edit ses section View Material View Calc Type View ko Export Import Section amp Calc Type Description fram Calculation LATIONS General Timber Double Cantilevaerer Rear After you press the Edit Section button you can use a small window where you can rename the Section Enter Section Title sections Title 2nd Floor Framing Cancel OK Please enter 2nd Floor Framing and press OK
99. promises express or implied other than those expressly contained herein 3 11 Request for Suggestions Although our intentions are to provide you with the best product possible it is likely that there may be areas of this User s Guide and software that could be improved to better suit your needs be made simpler to operate easier to understand or support engineering technologies that have emerged since this publication To call these to our attention and to offer suggestions for improvement we sincerely request that you send us your thoughts Please address your comments to Michael D Brooks P E S E President ENERCALC Engineering Software MichaelBrooks enercalc com Post Office Box 188 Corona del Mar CA 92625 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 36 ENERCALC 4 Using the Structural Library 4 1 Overview The Structural Engineering Library is a collection of programs we call them calcsheets that provide design and analysis of components of buildings Walls columns beams footings diaphragms and other common elements can be thoroughly engineered through the use of the programs in this package If you are a typical engineer whose work consists of a monthly flow of small and medium size projects this package is designed especially for you As an engineer you will find that each program combines the governing code provisions mathematical analysis processes and commonly available constructi
100. questions received by most software companies These questions will accumulate in the Knowledge base see above Please check one of these areas first or you may send a message along with a clear explanation of you needs and fax it to USA 949 645 0441 or via e mail to mail enercalc com We will respond within 24 hours The more detailed information provided with your questions the faster the response time will be Replacement Diskettes You may obtain replacement diskettes current version only for a small fee Please use go to www enercalc com and select Order where you will be able to place your diskette order Questions on a Data Item in the program First consult the on line help system provided with your software This system uses the Windows Help system to read review and search for information Our On line documentation contains a description for every single data input and output item in the entire software package Press F1 and the Help System will display the opening screen for the calculation you are using Simply navigate down the page or click on a link to locate the item you wish If we have not documented the item well or not provided enough information to answer your question we want to answer your question and know where more information is needed We can then update the help system file and make a newer one available for you and others to download Please call e mail or leave a voice messages with your question
101. r software If you do not agree to be bound by these conditions and the conditions contained in the License Agreement contained herein then you may return this manual and software within a sixty 60 day period after receipt and receive a full refund of the License Fee which excludes packaging and delivery charges 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 10 ENERCALC 3 3 1 Getting Started Company amp Software History ENERCALC Engineering Software originated as a set of in house programs in a small engineering office to beat the cost burden of the competitive design profession In 1981 a set of Lotus 1 2 3 spreadsheet templates were developed to automate the repetitive design of tilt up and small office buildings The software proved so much time saving and was SO easy to use it was decided to market it in the newly founded microcomputer industry The entire set of 26 spreadsheet templates were named the Structural Engineering Library and shipped in three 360K 5 1 4 diskettes and ran on a 4 77 MHz 8086 IBM PC Typical cost of this state of the art engineering hardware amp software system was 6 000 As years went by sales of the product increased For engineers to purchase a technical software system based as an add on to a spreadsheet program was a testament both to the intelligence of the users and to the easy and simple design of the software package In 1986 Lotus Development introduced a packag
102. ressed in Bending Max Stress Ratio 1 578 1 Sess Maximum Moment 160 6 k ft 3 916 3 psi Allowable 101 7 k 1t 2 407 6 psi Maximum Shear 1 5 25 3 k 205 4 Allowable JU k 24 5 psi Max Mid Span Deflection 5 884 in Rather than randomly trying other sizes from the database we will use the Automatic Design function to select an optimum member size for us When you select the Design Button a screen is displayed that allows you to set the design criteria bJ Design Section Typ Maximum Stress Ratio 1 00 C Sawn Glued Laminated 2 Minimum Total Deflection Ratio 740 0 C TJ TimberStrand Custom User Defined x fe Cancel Go Design Beam On this screen please set the Section Type to Glued Lamininated Maximum Stress Ratio 1 0 and a Minimum Total Deflection Ratio to 240 When these items are set you can press the GO button and the software will automatically search the built in Wood Section Database for all the sections that satisfy this criteria using the beam load and stress grade information you have selected You can see we have select Glued Laminated type beams and set the maximum stress ration to 0 97 that will give us a slightly conservative design with no member suggested that is over 97 of full stress We ll select GO and after a brief moment the following screen will be displayed Notice how the members can be listed in different orders Stress Ratio Deflec
103. ry common user practice is to have a Project File called StandardCalculations ECW where they have saved dozens of typical calculations for their area of practice When creating a new project set the can simply use this Import Calculation feature to bring in the standard calculations Here is the screen displayed after you select which file to use 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 5 Selecting Calculations to IMPORT You are IMPORTING Calculations You are selecting calculations file COECEZAMPLES ECVV And inserting them in file clectest ecw Division Materia Type Highlighted tems Are Selected to IMPORT Click To 5eJect Division amp Calculation Description from Calculation EIBASE PLATES C3 2MD FLOOR BEAMS an BEAMS ROOF JOIST CLLERESTUR LT Steel Beam Clerestory BM1 C3 CALCULATIONS Steel Beam Clerestory G1 Steel Beam Clerestory BMZ Steel Beam Clerestory BM d Select Al Clear All Import X Cancel 143 434 4 7 FRR bl You will notice that this Import screen allows you to tag multiple calculations for importing Individual Calculation Summary amp Sketch On the right hand side of the Project Calculations tab you will see information in both text and graphics form What is given here is a summary of the calculation that is highlighted to the left For the current calculation that you
104. ry_55 C EC DefaultsDirectory_55 C EC e These entries should be set to the drive directory on the server where the ENERCALC programs were installed To add an ENERCALC program group and shortcuts If the program group WAS NOT prepared in this way here s how to do it manually e Decide where you want to put your ENERCALC icons You will typically always want to have an ENERCALC item on your Start Programs list Because you will be a frequent user of the software we also suggest that you create an icon on your Desktop e Right Click the Start button e Select Open from the pop up menu e Double left click the Programs icon e In the window that is displayed select File New Folder from the menu A new folder will be created and waiting for you to alter the name below the folder icon Enter Enercalc e Use the Browse button to locate the EC55 EXE application file in your Enercalc directory that was used for installation and double click on it to select e Choose the Next button e Type in SEL 5 8 or a similar name in the Select a name entry box and then choose the Finish button e Close all the other cascading windows that were opened during this process e Choose Start Programs Enercalc SEL 5 8 The Structural Engineering Library should now start up and you can continue with the discussion on User Information 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 17 To add an
105. s Size Classes ta Show 274 Thick 2 amp wider 5 x 5 amp Larger 6 lued Lammated Beams amp Slinger Posts Timberi Manulactuired Using 1997 UBCANDS Stiezz Values Select structural 1 No 2 No 3 Stud Construction Standard NU 25 450 275 3nfi boh 4 5 1 106 008 1 108 000 1 00 000 800 OC 900 000 900 000 000 stresses in NELMA NELMA NSLB NSLE NSLB NSLE NSLE NSLB NSLB NELMA MELMA MELA Beech Birch Hickor Select structural 1 200 Beech Birch Hickon No 1 850 Beech Birch Hickon Ma 2 i 750 Beech Birch No 3 425 Beech Birch Stud i 475 Beech Birch Hickars Construction 1 000 Beech Birch Hickon Standard d TiD Beech Birch Utility Cottonwood Select struchural 1 206 000 NSLS 1 200 008 MSLE 2 1 700 000 NSLE 1 000 000 MELB 1 700 000 1 600 000 1 500 000 1 300 000 1 366 000 1 400 000 1 300 000 MELMA 1 200 000 By default ALL timber stress types are displayed We want to display ONLY the glued laminated sections for Douglas Fir Change the check boxes for Size Classes to Show to be ONLY Glued Laminated Glued Laminated Manufactured Size Classes to Show 2 34 Thic
106. sheet of paper will display preview of the calculation printout for you to review before selecting to send it to the printer Shown below is the top portion of the window that is displayed that will show the preview printout Report Preview Ta turn Print Preview On orc Pagex 1 4 use Settings Printing menu ite Page Widt 759 No 2001 a EG X Cancel amp Print EHERCALC Engineering Software Title ENERCALC Example Problems Jab 37 000001 Box 188 Dsgnr Date 3 47PM 3 MOW OS a Description j Corona del Mar CA 92660 pt Collection of example problems Voice 343 645 0151 Scope All programs in the Structural Engineering Library www enercalc com Leer DEDODOI Ver 5 8 0 10 Sep 2003 G Timber B Fage 1 31983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software EET ET Cali Description Double Cantilevered Beam i General Information Code Ref 1997 NDS 2003 IBC 2003 NFPA 5000 Base allowables are user def Section Mame 5 125 18 0 Center Span 12 001 Lu 0 00 ft Beam Width 5 125in Left Cantilever uve Lu 8 50 ft Beam Depth 18 Lin Right Cantilever zx Lu 6 50 ft Member Type GluLatr Bm vt Added to Loads Fh Base Allow 2 400 0psi Load Dur Factor 1 250 Fy Alloy 155 0 psi Ream End Fixity Pin Pir Fc Allow Cancel This selection exits the calculation without saving the data to the project file and then redisplays the Project Ma
107. sing the Structural Library 75 Configuration Settings General Display Printing amp Title Black Network Limiter Information Use this selection ta change the default screen display size used gt Select your screen size in Width x Height in pixels j Automatic Detection of Screen Display Size el x BOO e 1280 x 1024 Festart Program NOTE You must restart this program to have the setting take effect properly The Restart Program button will exit the Structural Engineering Library and restart it in the new chosen display size Printing amp Title Block 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 76 ENERCALC Configuration Settings General Display Printing amp Title Black Netwark Limiter Information Print Mode Selections What to Print Print Graphics with Text Title Block PAA IS TINE AES PAS CAAT v Always Display Windows Printer Selection Box Iv Cd SS Project Date amp Page Title Block Logo File Line 1 EHERCAL C Engineering Software CAE CiHelpilogo gif Line 2 PO Box188 0s Box 188 Line 3 Corona del CA 92660 Line 4 Voice 949 645 0154 0 02 949 645 0151 Line 5 WAAL www enercalcom 00000 com Print Graphics with Text Many pr
108. ss Line 2 Po City Anytown State Province LEEREN Fostal Cade s8889 fox Country USA This information is used in the Technical Support forms and emails to automatically fill in your identifying information when using those methods for contacting us 3 7 Technical Support Enercalc Support Services ENERCALC is committed to providing customers with quality technical support for our software products Because the software is of a highly technical nature technical support questions tend to be more involved in resolution because of the mathematical investigations code referencing and common building practices involved in structural engineering design We have worked to review our 20 years of software development experience to identify major areas of questions that users experience and have developed a strategy that maximizes 24 hour availability of solutions to our worldwide users Assistance divided as follows 60 Day Start Up Support For 60 days following your purchase of a new software package we want to make sure you re off to a smooth and successful start with your new investment Remember that 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 25 your purchase is back by a 60 day money back satisfaction period If you are not satisfied just call our business office at 800 424 2252 and request a Return Authorization Code To receive technical support simply call or fax Technical Suppor
109. st 8 500 ES 54 500 0 000 0 000 it E Dead gt bs Live lbs Dist 0 000 0 000 0 000 ft Moment Loads 1 2 9 Dead lve Dis 0000 44 0 000 0 000 4 ft md 5 aie F 5 Dead dies lve Sf SS Sine Dis 0 000 0 000 H ft 7 Dead In 3 Live ES In aie Dist 0 000 H ft While you are entering this data we suggest that you select the Summary tab on the right hand side and then select the Results or Stress Calcs tab and watch how the values change as you enter your information 5 10 Getting beam sections from a database Getting information from the databases We trust that entering those numbers was a trivial task You ve just experienced part of the advantage of using the Structural Engineering Library simply entering data into a form 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 96 ENERCALC We still have two critical items to specify the stress properties of the wood member to use and the physical size of the beam First let s retrieve the stress properties For this sample we want to use Douglas Fir glued laminated timber of type 24F V8 Please follow these steps General Wood Species Display the General Tab and click on the Wood Species button The following database window will be displayed Mood Strets Databare Specie
110. t Loads amp Lateral Shear amp Drag Loads Plywood Diaphragm Illustrating one Nalling Areas High Load Diaphragm Using Staples Xx 4 2 2 Timber Ledger With Uniform Load against concrete Bolts in Timber Using metal plates both sides STEEL CALCS Steel Beam Fixed Cantilevered Beam T Multi Span Steel 3 Span System 2 Load Patterns Cancel Steel Beam w Torsian Single offset point load 2 mid span 14 44 4 2 A Typical Printout All printouts in the Structural Engineering Library are designed to look like a hand calculation would be laid out and orders the information as Input Summary of Results Calculated Values amp Details Please see a typical calculation shown below 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC ENERCALC Engineering Software Title EHERCALC Example Problems Job 37 0005 01 P O Box 188 Dsgnr MDE Date 11 14PM 26 OCT 03 amp Description Callaction of example problems Corona del Mar CA 92660 a DE Scope programs in the Structural Engineering Library www enercalc com Hec SOOT Like KEDBODOD i ser S 10 Sep 2003 Page 1 RGALC Engineering Sotw are ecu Concrete Cakes General Footing Analysis amp Design Load Offset M amp V Along both axes 1989 2003 Description General Information Allowable Soi Beanng Dimension Sa Short Term Increase 1 330 along X X Ax
111. t include your software registration number and your detailed question During this time you can also use our Web based technical support document system and fax back document service Technical Support 949 645 0441 Technical Fax 949 645 3881 Six months Free Technical Assistance Included in your purchase of a software license is six months of free technical support and maintenance releases After that time you will need to subscribe to a yearly Maintenance amp Technical Support program Yearly Maintenance amp Technical Support Program After 6 months you will be off and working with your software with any installation and hardware questions a thing of the past In most cases you will only encounter questions dealing with the numeric answers you obtain from the software Because the software is a mature and thoroughly tested product and thorough documentation provided answering these questions requires a detailed review of the calculation and data you have entered Please contact us directly for policies and pricing for your Yearly Maintenance amp Technical Support program Fax Your Technical Support Form We have provided a built in technical support form where you can enter your question and a complete form will be printed for fax submission to us Use the Help menu item and select Fax Support A window will be displayed with three tabs Fill in all three as desired print and fax to 949 545 3881 Here are images of
112. t 1 25 psi 0 B6 psi 0 84 ps B3 11 psi Vu i Right 1 25 psi psi 0 27 ps 53 11 psi Vu Top 11 58 psi psi 5 99 53 11 psi ig Bottom 11 58 psi 4 99 psi 4 40 ps 83 11 psi Moments Aci C 1 AC C 2 ACL C 3 Ru Phi As Redd Mu Left 12 59 k ft 4 Dt kf 3 55 k ft 133 psi O55in2 perf Nu amp Right 12 63 amp B3 k ft 7 76 k ft 13 3 psi D55in2 part 29 611 14 69 12 92 26 9 psi 055 102 pert ga Bottom 25 61 11 23 984 k i 26 8 psi 055 2 perk 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 69 4 7 4 8 Working with Files The Structural Engineering Library uses a single file to store your project information and all the calculations This file uses an ECW extension to identify it as an EnerCalc for Windows file To backup an ENERCALC project file simply copy the ECW file to the desired backup location As the Structural Engineering Library advances in capabilities the file formats used will change but we will always provide conversion programs for your previously saved project files General Comments e Each Enercalc project file contains all information on a project There are no other files you will need to keep track of e Always remember that the Project Manager is showing you the divisions and calculations for your project it is NOT showing you a disk directory structure e There is no Save selection on the File menu After
113. te in the project file After editing a calculation and pressing Save within the calculation screen the calculation data is stored back into the file and the Project manager screen is again displayed However there is no need to Save your file data when using the Project Manager it is already saved and current in the file File management and system access buttons The file management buttons enable you to perform various tasks 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 48 ENERCALC ae E Close Project Tools amp Project Settings Help Print This selection displays a screen where you can select multiple calculations in your project to print Here is the screen Project Calculation Printing Control section Material Type cae amp Calculation Type Description fram Calculation a Leia a NEP ae renee TON AE Ee Expand Beam Analysis Beam Analysis Rigid Diaphragm Beam Elastic Fdn Section Properties File Group Pole Embedment Seismic Forces CSTIMBER CALCS Timber Beam amp Joist Multi S5pan Timber General Timber General Timber Cantleyvered Beams Cantleyvered Beams Timber Column Shear Wall amp Fta Plywood Diaphragm High Load Diaphrag Timber Ledger Bolts in Timber STEEL CALCS 14 34 4 gt Highlighted Items Are Selected to Print Click To S
114. ted time to completion based on your tested Internet connection speed 3 9 Network Limiter ENERCALC has never used copy protection in our software products but we do employ a limiting system that monitors execution of the program Your purchased software license allows for a specified number of SIMULTANEOUS users to be using the software The Structural Engineering Library contains programming that records information for the computer currently using the software Based on the number of licenses allowed which is encrypted into your Product Activation Code the software limits simultaneous usage of the software to the number of licenses you have purchased What this means is that if you have just one software license trying to start another program session with one already in progress will result in a message saying the second session is not allowed to begin until the first is terminated 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 30 ENERCALC If you have any problems getting full simultaneous execution of all licenses you have purchased Make sure all currently running copies of the Structural Engineering Library are closed In the installation directory for the software locate and delete the file LIMITER_ ECO This file contains the usage information that the software thinks is currently running This file will be created again automatically the next time it is started Note Do not delete this file when the softwar
115. teenercalc com Licensed users should select the top button Let me enter my Product Activation Code PAC This will display the following screen 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software ENERCALC Network Installation Alert 2 If this copy is being launched from a REMOTE WORKSTATION and the ACTUAL SOFTWARE IS ON A SERVER select YES ves If HO Please Select Close to Continue Close Refer to the installation instruction given earlier on about this question After pressing Close you will be taken to the screen where you can enter your PAC User Registration Information User Information Product Activation Code Working in Demonstration Mode FAL Product Activation Code 7 pave Mote PAC is case sensitive The Product Activation Code unlocks the software from DEMO mode Ifyou have lost your Product Activation Code you can requestit via email from supparti amp enercalc carm Your PAC can be supplied ONLY if vau include the following information Supply your ENERCALC Registration number Company name address and contact name Note These tems MUST be provided to get your PAG 1 NOTE You can display this window at any time by selecting User Information from the main menu or pressing the Tolls amp Settings button and selecting User Information 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Getting Started 21
116. the project file The Project Calculations tab will be discussed in the section below titled Project Calculation List When selecting the Project Information tab you will see the screen change to show the following 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 50 ENERCALC UNIS US al Metric Project Info Project Calculations Job Title ENERCALC Example Problems Description Collection of example problems scope of Work All programs in the Structural Engineering Library Designer MDB Job Number 37 000001 Motel This information will be displayed in the upper right portion at the title black area printed on each calculation printout On this tab you can enter some information particular to the project file that you are working on 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 51 EHERCAI C Engineering Software Title EMERCALC Example Problems Jab 97 000001 Box 188 Dsgnr Date 3 NOW OS Corona del Mar CA 92660 Description Collection of example problems Voice 949 645 0151 Scope All programs in the Structural Engineering Library www enercalc com Fev 580000 i User KW DEDODOI Ver 5 8 0 10 Sep 2003 Single Span Beam Analysis ng Software 211883 2003 EMERCALC E Description Double Cantilevered Beam General Information Center Span 40 00 ft Moment of Inertia 9 352 001 ind Left Cantilever 10 00 ft Elastic Modulus 29 000 ksi
117. the screen is changed to display the calculation sheet example shown below for the General Timber Beam 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 59 calculation 8 ENERCALC c EC EXAMPLES ECW General Timber Beam Design General Timber Beam Design 1 d 1 Design S Print Cancel Save General Uniform amp Trapezoidal Point amp Moment Loads 2 Summary sketch Diagrams Printing Notes Description Double Cantilevered Beam Results stress ics Giflactions Guery Beam Design OK Max Stress Ratio 0 590 1 Center Span 12 000 4 2s Lu 0 000 4 ft Stress Maximum Moment 29 0 k ft 1 258 9 psi Left Cantilever 0 000 B Tes Lu 8 500 B ft 67 1 k ft 2 910 0 psi Right Cantilever 2 Lu i 4 000 Maximum Shear 1 5 11 2k 121 7 End Fixity Allowable 190k 206 3 psi Wood Section 5 125x18 0 Pin Pin Pin Fix Max Mid Span Beam Width 5125 4 in Fix Fix Fix Pin Length Deflection Ratio Beam Depth 18 000 4 in C Fix Free Moment Details C Sawn GluLam Manuf or So Pine Max Pos 9tk at 2 745ft Neg Mom 88 lt 12 000 ft Max Left Support Wood Species Max Right Support 29 03 k ft Fb Base Allowable 2 400 0 B psi Shears F
118. tion Ratio 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 103 Width or Depth This allows you to review the beam sizes that pass your criteria in different ways Sections Passing Design Criteria Defl Ratio width Depth Ly feet 1 0 6769 384 6 x 2 mim 7 5125x4015 0 6360 317 8 5125 40 500 B 7534 5 0 6355 256 2 6 750 34 500 E leci 5 12542 0 5994 3534 5125 42 000 8 75 31 5 0 5985 248 7 8 750 31 500 6 75536 0 0 5891 290 0 6 750 36 000 10 75 30 0 0 5519 259 3 10 750 30 000 B rRe 77N 294 BH 23 nnn 4 Stress Ratio C Ratio width Depth We will highlight the 5 125 x 37 5 beam and press the Select button The final design with General Tab showing looks like this iB ENERCALC GEC General Timber Beans Design General Timber Beam Design 2 Design Print Cancel Save General Uniform amp Trapezsidal Point amp Moment Loads Summary Sketch Diagrams Printing Mates Description il Canfilewered Beam Rasulte stress 0 Query Beam Design OK Stress Ratio 0 723 1 Center ag 000 4353 Lu 0 000 44 8 Stress Maximum Moment 164 7 6 1 1 645 2 psi Left Cantilever os 8500 Lu 8 500 9 Allowable 227 8 k 2 378 Apsi Right Cantilever 0 Lu Eu as Maximum S
119. tion to be printed on ALL Structural Engineering Library printed calculations Tools amp Select settings from the toolbar on top of the Project Manager screen and select Settings Screen from the popup menu The Configuration Settings screen will be displayed Select the Printing amp Title Block tab and the screen shown below will be displayed It is here that you can use five lines to customize the printout with your own company information This information will be printed in the upper left corner of ALL printouts see sample previously Optionally you can use the Logo File area to specify a graphics file that is your company s logo Pressing the button lets you use a file selection box to select Windows Bitmap BMP GIF JPG and WMF types of files At this time please enter some information in all fives lines so you can see it printed later in this sample session Select the OK button when finished 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 87 Configuration Settings General Display Printing amp Title Black pjetwork Limiter Information Print Mode Selections What to Print 22 2 Always Display Windows Printer Selection Box Iv Seema 2 Project Information Date amp Page Title Block Logo File Lina 1 Joseph Engineer Line 2 GREAT ENGINEERI
120. u 6 500 ft C Pin Fix C Fix Pin C Fix Free Wood Species Fh Base 1 0000 psi proces a El Heese a TT toc Ao rc oy psi Fe Perp Allowable 220002 psi East osos si Repetitive Member le 1 250 Load Duration Factor Calc shear at depth from support 7 Iv 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software 94 ENERCALC General Uniform amp Trapezaidal Point amp Mament Loads Uniform Loads Over Full Span Auto Calc Beam Weight Dead Load Center spa 2 2 360 0 E zt Left Cantilever 360 0 H HT Right Cantilever 360 0 HT Trapezoidal Loads OL Left aft DL amp Right g aft Hier e 2504 a Llc Right 50005 a Stant 37250 4 ft End Location 54 500 4 ft 13 5255220 At DL amp Right 8 a ti 8 a 4i Statt Location 0000 4 ft End Location Wood Density 33 00 4 pet Live Load 288 0 st 288 0 H Hitt 288 0 Hitt 2 a ud a 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 95 General Uniform amp Trapezoidal Point amp Moment Loads Point Loads 1 2 5 84 Dead 424503 3 4 Ibs live 4 03 279502 4 t Ibs Di
121. u wish to add Choose Calcsheet Program SOUFCE Button Selects Calcsheet Type New Calculation X C C Import V4x datafile ieu Material Type Analysis Pole Embedment in Sail Single Span Beam Beam on Elastic Foundation Multi Story Seismic Loads Rigid Diaphragm Torsion Analysis Multi Storp Wind Forces Retaining Built Up Section Property Hulti Story Column Loads Pile Group Analysis Material Note these two tabs change the way all the programs are listed so that you can have an easier time locating the desired calculation 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 89 The tabs on the right that subdivide the programs further Tabs shown when sorting by Material Analysis Masonry Retaining all Tabs shown when sorting by Type Foundation Connection Lateral Analysis Between the Material and tab sheets you can easily find the calculation module you would like to use One additional item on the screen is just for long time ENERCALC uses This selection box that allows you to import calculations from previous versions of the Structural Engineering Library Source _J New Calculation C v4 x datafile For this sample session we wish to select the General Timber Beam program Please use the screen and select the button
122. un on microcomputers Many were the one batch design enter all the data tell the computer to run the program and then open a crude file to review the results ENERCALC was unique in that the input and output was mixed on the same screen easy to see at a glance But the most revolutionary aspect was the tremendous speed it offered to prepare calculations This great speed was due to the fact that you could change a number and instantly all the results were available for viewing 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Using the Structural Library 37 Moving forward the current Version 5 8 for Windows maintains that same fill in the blanks approach with instant recalculation of results When using one of the 45 calculation modules all data input and output is presented on the same screen and viewed just by selecting a tab that groups the information Whenever you change an input values the entire module is recalculated and the results immediately visible Thanks to efficient programming and fast modern computers incredibly complex structural analysis and design is performed in a split second This instant updating also happens when you are viewing graphical sketches of your design or stress diagrams after any change the graphics are instantly updated A Typical Worksession In order of occurrence here are the steps in using the software Start the program 1 Start Up Wizard is displayed where you can se
123. y entered project information title block information and of course now you have a valid engineering calculation to print You have two printing options in the Structural Engineering Library Print Preview and Print Here are the printing buttons to use Print Print button sends the printed calculation report directly to the printer The other button with the page symbol displays the printout in a window and allows you to review it before sending it to the printer The Print Preview window looks like this If you are satisfied with it just press the amp Print button to send it to the printer 1983 2003 ENERCALC Engineering Software Sample Session 105 Report Preview JE dx Ta turn Print Preview On ar C Page 1 4 3 use Settings Printing menu ite C Page Widt 755 No Zogi 5 4 cance amp Print Joseph P Engineer Title Sample Session Job 2003 100 GREAT ENGINEERING UNLIMITED Dsgnr A New ENERCALC USe Date 12 42PM 4 NOV 03 173 Main Street Description This is a quided session to instruct new users in using the Structural Engineering Library software system Anytown USA 12343 www ireatengineering com Rev 580000 User 00001 Ver 5 8 0 10 Sep 2003 General Timber Beam SCOpe Following the User s Guide Sample Session 1383 2003 EMERICALC Engineering Software Description Double Cantilevered Beam

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