Overview
Analyse a single or multi-bay 2D portal frame in any material in minutes with the ClearCalcs Portal Frame Analysis Wizard calculator. Flat, gable, arch, and tied portal frames are supported. The calculator is perfect for quick and simple designs for common geometry - all you have to do is specify a width, leg height, and loads and ClearCalcs will automatically determine nodes and fixicities, and perform a full FEA analysis of moment, shear, axial loads, and displacement.
Presets
A preset is a ready-made configuration that instantly sets up a structural calculation with commonly used parameters, materials, and load scenarios. Each preset is tailored to specific use cases like floor joists, roof girders, or deck beams.
Why ClearCalcs?
See how ClearCalcs transforms structural calculations from a tedious, error-prone chore into an efficient, stress-free process.
With spreadsheets and clunky software
Struggle with endless spreadsheets and custom formulas.
Building codes change, but outdated software and spreadsheets don’t.
Triple-check and verify manual input at every turn.
Old software feels like a maze, with unclear settings, limited templates, and rigid interfaces.
With ClearCalcs
100+ pre-built calculators for different materials.
Every calculation comply with the latest codes and standards.
Forget the worry of “black box” calculations; verify calculators with inline formulas, codes, and checks.
Intuitive tools built to your workflow, plus unmatched customer support.
How It Works
Tired of complex calculations? ClearCalcs Calculator Library keeps it simple, secure and code-compliant – so you can calculate with confidence.
ClearCalcs offers an extensive library of easy-to-use calculators for beams, columns, and footings, designed to make structural calculations simpler and faster.
Choose from a wide range of pre-configured beam and column options, complete with automatic member sizing, so you can quickly reach reliable designs and reduce rework.
No need to copy and paste reactions between calculations! If the top calculator's reactions change, the loads being inherited onto the lower calculator will update automatically. This includes all loads such as dead, live, snow, seismic, and wind.
ClearCalcs is not only easy to use, but also easy to check! All calculations follow an easy to understand traffic light check system, with multiple levels of detail available giving you the choice of printing every step of the calculation and all code and standard references, or simply a compact, one-page print out.
Report heading includes your project name and address
Easily upload your organization logo for a professional report
Use custom PDF upload to merge additional documents to your structural calculations
Download a sample report
Related Calculators
ClearCalcs is a cloud structural design and analysis software helping engineers and designers do their best work quickly. With a broad range of calculations available, streamline your calculations and checks and produce beautiful end reports.
Experience the full power of ClearCalcs with a 14 day free trial and start being more productive.
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