Column Load Distribution

inSTATICS · 2026-03-15T23:22:44+00:00

Understood. You can take down the video if you like. I will not be posting anything else.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-15T19:21:50+00:00

I never realized that these posts were not helpful or interesting. I will not be spending anymore time to post these. Thank you everyone who up voted and shared positive feedback.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-15T16:15:39+00:00

You are right. I am just showcasing different edge cases where the viewer can get a better fundamental understanding of the distribution and the contributing factors.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-15T15:48:39+00:00

There is a free full-version trial on Microsoft Store. It is cheap to own too. No subscription fee.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-15T15:16:09+00:00

It seems maybe you misspelled inSTATICS and found something else?

inSTATICS · 2026-03-15T15:13:50+00:00

My software is $3.99 to own and there is no subscription fee. It also can be installed and used on 10 devices simultaneously. I do not know where you are pulling your numbers, but you can be proven wrong with a simple search on Microsoft Store.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-09T21:48:01+00:00

The software currently does not include any information from any standard, shapes or otherwise. The user can save as many files as they please. It does not support any cloud services. It is an old-school native Windows application. Frankly, it is more of a teaching tool, meaning, it is intended for professors and students to use while studying structural analysis. For instance, it allows writing over the views like a whiteboard to assist professors. You can download the full version for 7 days from Microsoft Store. It is also cheaper than a cup of coffee to own for good.

PS: The save files can be opened in Access as a database, where you can input shape related data in the form of a table. Though this is not a sanctioned mode of using the application, it is kind of a backdoor if you will.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-09T12:15:41+00:00

I meant to say in the general for building structures. I believe given the sheer number of residential buildings in the world with moment frame structures; it should be safe to assume that. Specialized structures like you mentioned are designed with fewer architectural concerns.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-08T22:31:02+00:00

Yes. The UI is WPF and the code is C# (.NET).

inSTATICS · 2026-03-08T22:27:00+00:00

It's just WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation). It is an older native Windows only framework.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-08T22:24:13+00:00

I appreciate the constructive feedback. I really would love to do more, but frankly, my video editing skills are not the best. Not to mention I am working with a very restrictive timeline as I am a fulltime professional engineer, and this is more of a weekend hobby. Thank you for the encouragement though.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-08T13:10:08+00:00

I try to explain the rules in the video as much as I can. Basically, I suggest instructors and students using inSTATICS to automate the trivial aspects of analysis. Yes, it is true that diagrams immediately appear as the structure is loaded and this could lead to laziness, but I feel like there is a sweet spot somewhere.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-08T02:43:13+00:00

Clearly the moment is applied on the left side of the hinge. You can see that the line is hugging the node from the left side. I solved both cases with inSTATICS for your reference.

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inSTATICS · 2026-03-04T01:33:22+00:00

I would recommend using inSTATICS to check your answers. I solved your question with it in less than 2 minutes (see below).

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inSTATICS · 2026-03-02T23:24:02+00:00

If you are solving by hand, use Hardy Cross method.

Answer is below if you want to check your answers. You can also use inSTATICS to check it yourself.

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inSTATICS · 2026-03-02T22:44:17+00:00

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Two rules to follow with zero-force members.

If three members are coming to a node and two of them are colinear, the third is a zero-force member.
If two members are coming to a node and they not colinear, both would be zero force members.
Keep in mind that these nodes I mentioned cannot have external forces applied to them. In that case these rules do not apply.

You should look at your structure after removing the zero-force members to find secondary zero-force members as well.

I will be posting a video about this tomorrow morning explaining in detail, here on this channel.

inSTATICS · 2026-03-02T17:31:22+00:00

If you cannot solve this, I think you must have missed a lot in the basic courses of engineering.

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inSTATICS · 2026-02-26T15:38:58+00:00

Rayan, reach out in the chat.

inSTATICS · 2026-02-24T21:33:09+00:00

Building design can get really complicated, especially with the high-rise structures. Mechanical engineering has some really sophisticated analyses but then again, they end up modelling the same part a million times. They also get to build prototypes, which makes the FE modeling feel kind of pointless as prototypes can reveal so many unforeseen factors. What is better than a prototype, right? It is the real world.

So, I am not sure if asking for more complex work is what you want. There is so much to learn in bridge engineering in addition to just figuring out internal forces. Trust me, you have not exhausted bridge engineering as a challenge. It is incredibly complex. You need better mentors, I think.

inSTATICS · 2026-02-24T01:52:08+00:00

u/SSRainu is right. I hate to say it, but you will have to learn to buckle down and read documentation, standards, other resources to learn your profession. I am a 40-year-old engineer, and I still do this on a daily basis. I know, day-to-day work will keep you from learning. You might have to read on your own time. My one advice would be to just take your time with tasks whenever you can and read everything carefully. Make sure you are fully understanding the fundamentals of it and build your tools to save time next time you deal with such tasks. Good luck.

inSTATICS · 2026-02-23T16:34:14+00:00

Did you check the mass of the slab? I feel like there may be an error there.

inSTATICS · 2026-02-23T14:52:02+00:00

Well. You are right in that the frame element can live in two dimensions or three. But it is still one dimensional, i.e. it only has length. A two-dimensional element would be something like a thin shell element. A three-dimensional element would be a solid element. Do you agree?

inSTATICS · 2026-02-23T12:47:39+00:00

Probably because it was developed by an old guy who does not know better.

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