Uniformly Loaded Simple Beam

When specifying a beam or joist three things are usually considered;
First,is the beam strong enough that it doesn't fail by the fibers on the bottom being torn apart, a fiber failure.

Second, is the beam stiff enough that there will not be excessive deflection. A bouncy floor, cracked tile or plaster would be examples of this.

Third, is the beam strong enough that its fibers don't slip past one another, bend a magazine and watch the pages slide past one another. This is a horizontal shear failure.
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Load on Beam(pounds)
Span of Beam (inches)
Width of Beam
Depth of Beam
Maximum Allowable Fiberstress in Bending (PSI)
Modulus of Elasticity (million PSI)
Maximum Allowable Horizontal Shear (PSI)
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Fiberstress in BendingDeflection Horizontal shear
Max Moment (ft-lbs) Deflection (inches) Shear (PSI)
Section Modulus Required Max 1/360 (Floor) Section Required
Section Modulus Input Max 1/240 (Roof) Section Input
Section Modulus Pass/Fail Deflection Pass/Fail Shear Pass/Fail