What it does
eFunda combines engineering reference material with calculators for mechanics, thermal problems, design aids and mathematics.
eFunda combines engineering references, material data and calculators. Its simply supported uniform-load beam page takes span, line load, Young's modulus, extreme-fiber distance and area moment of inertia, each with unit selectors. Outputs include displacement, slope, moment, shear and maximum stress magnitude; that positive stress value does not identify tension or compression. The linked theory is Euler–Bernoulli, with a simplification when stiffness properties do not vary along the beam. Paid membership adds unlimited content and symbolic/numerical webMathematica tools; the monthly option recurs until cancelled, and Professional Plus lists an ad-free content-print mode.
Strengths
- Engineering reference data alongside calculators
- Mechanical, thermal and mathematical calculation groups
Best for
- Finding a formula and supporting engineering context
Sources
- eFunda: The Ultimate Online Reference for Engineers (Oct 26, 2026)
- Simply Supported Uniform-Load Beam - eFunda (Oct 26, 2026)
- Euler–Bernoulli Beam Equation - eFunda (Oct 26, 2026)
- eFunda Membership Information (Oct 26, 2026)