Beam Loads Calculator

Calculate distributed loads on beams based on tributary areas according to AS/NZS 1170.1

Input Parameters

Beam No Area Type a1 (m) a2 (m) Dead Load (kN/m) Live Load (kN/m) Actions
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Detailed Calculations

Load Values Reference (AS/NZS 1170.1)

Dead Load (SDL)

  • General Area: 0.5 kPa
  • Wet Area: 2.0 kPa
  • Roof: 0.5 kPa

Live Load (LL)

  • General Area: 3.0 kPa
  • Wet Area: 2.0 kPa
  • Roof: 0.25 kPa

Tributary Area Method

w = (a₁/2) × q + (a₂/2) × q

Where: w = distributed load (kN/m), a₁,a₂ = tributary widths (m), q = applied load (kPa)