Modeling and Designing Castellated Beams with ProtaStructure 2025

A castellated beam is created by slicing an I-beam longitudinally along its web in a specific pattern and then rejoining it to achieve a deeper web. This innovative process allows for increased beam depth without significantly adding weight. As a result, castellated beams are an efficient solution for enhancing load-bearing capacity while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Advantages of Castellated Beams

Castellated beams offer several notable benefits:

• Greater Load-Bearing Capacity: Since the depth is increased, the beam provides greater moment-carrying capacity without requiring additional steel.
• Weight Efficiency: Because the original weight remains almost unchanged, castellated beams are both economical and resource-efficient.
• Height Adaptability: In scenarios with height limitations, these beams help maximize structural performance.

However, while highly advantageous, castellated beams require extra care due to their unique failure mechanisms, such as web post-buckling and shear concerns. To address these, ProtaStructure 2025 integrates robust design checks, ensuring reliability.

How ProtaStructure 2025 Supports Castellated Beam Design

With ProtaStructure 2025, engineers can take advantage of several advanced features:

1. Model Castellated Beams: Seamlessly insert castellated beams into your structural model, making it easier to incorporate them into your design.
2. Analyze Non-Composite Beams: Perform detailed analysis to evaluate their strength and performance under different loading conditions.
3. Design and Detail: Create precise calculations and generate detailed drawings that meet compliance standards.

Furthermore, ProtaStructure ensures that failure mechanisms unique to castellated beams are carefully accounted for during the design process.

Real-World Applications

The innovative features of ProtaStructure 2025 have been used in various real-world projects:

• Projects Gallery: Visit our Projects Gallery to explore real-world structures featuring castellated beams.
• Customer Success Stories: Learn how engineers are leveraging ProtaStructure in our customer success stories.

Conclusion

The introduction of castellated beam modeling in ProtaStructure 2025 is a game-changer for engineers. It empowers them to design efficient, lightweight beams that address complex structural scenarios. By seamlessly integrating advanced modeling, detailed analysis, and automated detailing tools, ProtaStructure enhances productivity while ensuring safety and compliance.