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Engineering
Beam Deflection Calculator
Calculate the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam under a point load, uniformly distributed load (UDL), or end load using standard Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. Use it to size beams in structural design or to verify deflection stays within serviceability limits (typically L/250 or L/360).
Civil
Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator
Estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil beneath a square footing using Terzaghi's general bearing-capacity equation. Foundational geotechnical design input — used with appropriate safety factors to determine maximum allowable footing loads.
Key differences
| Beam Deflection Calculator | Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Engineering | Civil |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Maximum Deflection (m) | Ultimate Bearing Capacity (kPa) |
| What it does | Calculate the maximum deflection of a simply supported beam under a point load, uniformly distributed load (UDL), or end load using standard Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. Use it to size beams in structural design or to verify deflection stays within serviceability limits (typically L/250 or L/360). | Estimate the ultimate bearing capacity of soil beneath a square footing using Terzaghi's general bearing-capacity equation. Foundational geotechnical design input — used with appropriate safety factors to determine maximum allowable footing loads. |