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FAQ - pcaBeam
Q: pcaBeam - Does pcaBeam calculate long-term deflections?
A: Yes, in version 2.00 or higher.
Q: pcaBeam - After installing pcaBeam, a big black block appears in Add/Remove Programs. What should I do?
A: Update to version 1.51 or higher.
Q: pcaBeam - I already have pcaSlab. Do I need pcaBeam?
A: No. pcaSlab has integrated all of the functions of pcaBeam although pcaBeam is still a standalone software. Users who do only one-way slab/continuous beam design may choose pcaBeam. pcaSlab can design both one-way slab/continuous beam and two-way slab systems.
Q: pcaBeam - Do I have to have two cantilevers in pcaBeam?
A: No. Cantilevers are optional.
Q: pcaBeam - Does pcaBeam take into account crack control requirements for maximum bar spacing?
A: Yes.
Q: pcaBeam - Does pcaBeam support moment redistribution?
A: Yes.
Q: pcaBeam - Can I open old version data files in the latest version?
A: Yes.
Q: pcaBeam - Does pcaBeam consider torsion?
A: Yes.
Q: pcaBeam - In pcaBeam can the beam cross section vary for each span?
A: Yes.
Q: pcaBeam - What beam cross section pcaBeam considers?
A: Rectangular, T section and L section
Q: pcaBeam - Can I use pcaBeam to do two-way slab design?
A: No. Please use pcaSlab instead.
Q: pcaBeam - Which design code does pcaBeam support?
A: ACI 318-05; ACI 318M-05; ACI 318-02; ACI 318M-02; ACI 318-99; ACI 318M-99; CSA A23.3-94; CSA A23.3-94 E;
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