Tom Beam Files

Installation Instructions:

1) Unzip TomBeamDirectory.zip
2) A Parent directory is created called: "TomBeamDirectory".
3) Subdirectories, Execute and Data are also created.
	
The directories and resulting files will resemble the folowing schematic:

TomBeamDirectory
     Data
       AISC Shapes Database v14.1 Comma Delimited.csv
     Execute
       tombeam.exe
       TomBeamUserGuide.pdf
	   TomBeamAppendix.pdf

You can move this directory structure to a location of your choice on your system or computer. "TomBeamDirectory" (the parent directory) can be renamed if you choose but the folders, "Data" and "Execute" need to be so-named and in parallel under the parent folder.

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Release Notes
Program Version = 1.02
Program Date of Release: 11-15-2025

Revisions Effective with Release 1.02 dated 11-15-2025:
1.	After pushing the green “Solve” button the next screen to display is the ‘Plot’ which displays the four beam ordinate curves: Deflection, Slope, Moment and Shear.  The lowest icon on the far-left side tool bar column used to indicate “PRINT FULL GRAPHICS AND TEXT” and is changed to “ADD STRESSES AND PRINT”.

2.	Added a paragraph to the ‘HELP’ on adding supports, forces, moments, etc.  “TomBeam converts multiple supports (array) into single supports on separate data grid lines.  To convert single supports to multiple, delete single, add new multiple.

3.	Fixed an error where the units for the linear or rotational spring constants on beam supports were displaying units of in/ft.  These spring constants will now display, for example as, say lb/in or ft-lb /rad.



GNU License Agreement
Olddufuss hereby grants a license to use this software package according to the following terms and conditions :
TomBeam solves continuous beams.
Copyright (C) 2020  Tom Holderread
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

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