Audience
Residential architects and contractors needing a solution providing efficient structural design tools
About BeamChek
BeamChek is a user-friendly structural design software designed for architects, engineers, home designers, and contractors, providing fast and accurate calculations for beams, joists, rafters, and columns. It supports steel, wood, timber, and composite materials, allowing users to analyze various load conditions and select from 57 wood species or input custom values. With a simple interface and helpful instant diagrams, it simplifies the design process, offering comprehensive boundary and error checking. BeamChek is a one-time purchase and comes with free technical support. Fewer menus to hunt through, common default settings, and minimal jumping between forms. Consistent input procedures for beam applications and conditions. More buttons for quick selections of common settings. This means less typing and faster results. Compare acceptable beams in two species groups, each in two grades, before you select a specific member width, depth, or grade.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$195 one-time payment
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Company Information
BeamChek
Founded: 1994
United States
www.beamchek.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online
BeamChek Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does BeamChek work with?
BeamChek works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does BeamChek support in their product?
BeamChek supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does BeamChek offer?
BeamChek offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What type of training does BeamChek provide?
BeamChek provides training in the form of documentation and in person.
Q: How much does BeamChek cost?
Pricing for BeamChek starts at $195 one-time payment.
