Buildref Alternatives

Buildref is described as 'Free browser-based beam & 2D frame calculator — get bending-moment, shear and axial diagrams, reactions and deflection instantly, with no sign-up' and is an website in the photos & graphics category. There are six alternatives to Buildref, not only websites but also apps for SaaS. The best Buildref alternative is SkyCiv, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Buildref are Resultant, ClearCalcs, RodX and SolverEdu.

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  1. SkyCiv icon
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    SkyCiv Engineering offers cloud based structural analysis software for engineers. Offering a beam, truss and frame calculator and a full 3D Structural Design.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. Resultant icon
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    Resultant is a website that contains a small variety of tools for engineering students (primarily civil and mechanical). The focus was on ease and speed of use, with straightforward export that could be put into an assignment or lab report and look professional but simple.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
  3. ClearCalcs icon
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    ClearCalcs is an easy to use online structural design and analysis tool for engineers who want quick and accurate calculations for timber, steel, retaining walls, portal frames, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
  4. RodX icon
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    Web-based 2D structural analysis for beam, frame, trusses. User-friendly interface, XLS results, load combinations, BMD, SFD, Stresses. RodX uses OpenSees engine as a solver. This is a dynamically developing product.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Good alternative?
     
  5. SolverEdu icon
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    Discover an innovative educational platform designed to simplify complex mechanics and strength of materials calculations.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
  6. CalcSteel icon
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    Free browser-based structural steel editor with 3D CAD, FEM solver, 640+ profiles, and design verification against 5 international codes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
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