Moment and Deflection


Calculate Moment of Inertia

What is the base of the beam? 

What is the height of the beam? 


Calculate the deflection of a beam under load

What is the Modulus of Elasticity of the beam material? 

What is the Moment of Inertia of the beam? 

What is the force or weight on the beam? 

What is the span of the beam in inches? 


Youngs Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) in psi

Oak = 1,200,000
Plywood = 1,450,000
Spruce, Pine, Fir = 1,450,000
Poplar = 1,300,000
Alluminum alloy = 10,000,000
Wrought Iron and steel = 30,000,000