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RC beam designer

Bending capacity and required reinforcement of a rectangular reinforced concrete beam to Eurocode 2, DIN EN 1992-1-1 with the German National Annex.

For learning and quick checks only. Not for design or construction.

Section

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Width b (mm)

Height h (mm)

Effective depth d (mm)

Top steel depth d₂ (mm)

Materials

Concrete class

Reinforcing steel B500 (fyk = 500 MPa).

Bottom reinforcement (tension)

Number of bars

Diameter Ø (mm)

Top reinforcement (compression, optional)

Number of bars

Diameter Ø (mm)

Action

Design moment MEd (kNm, optional)

Section, strains and forces

Bending capacity

Required reinforcement for MEd

MethodDIN EN 1992-1-1 + NA (DE), rectangular stress block

Assumptionsαcc 0.85, γc 1.5, γs 1.15, up to C50/60

Not for construction

For learning and quick checks only. Results are not verified by a qualified engineer and must not be used for design, construction or any other professional decision. No guarantee is given for accuracy or completeness.