For composite construction, shear stud spacing and other details are generated. A design report is made for each with full calculation details. If a design cannot be completed expert advice is given. The Bay Design knowledge base provides cost optimized design alternatives for an entire bay. The only required input is the bay spans, material properties and uniform loadings.
Optimization is based on input user costs.
Beam spans in both directions and beam spacing are considered in determining the final design. A vibration analysis is also done for the final design. Ten alternate designs are provided. Final costs are calculated using input fabrication, steel and shear stud unit costs. Symmetric or non-symmetric rectangular, triangular or trapezoidal tributary areas can be specified for uniform loadings.