IES ShapeBuilder User's Guide
Welcome to ShapeBuilder 14
ShapeBuilder will help you quickly and accurately determine the geometric and structural section properties of complex built-up or cut-down cross-sections. ShapeBuilder also performs a finite element analysis to determine the torsion properties and the shear stresses for any arbitrary cross-section. In addition to calculating a variety of section properties (area, moment of inertia, radius of gyration, section modulus, torsion constant, etc.), loads can be applied to the cross-section to determine the normal stresses and shear stresses. Shapes created in ShapeBuilder can be exported to the IES Shape Database for use in other IES applications, such as VisualAnalysis.
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ShapeBuilder is a proprietary computer program of Integrated Engineering Software (IES, Inc.) of Bozeman, MT. This product is intended for use by licensed, practicing engineers who are educated in structural engineering, students in this field, and related professionals (e.g. Architects, Building Inspectors, Mechanical Engineers, etc.). Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this program and its documentation, IES, Inc. does not accept responsibility for any mistake, error, or misrepresentation in, or as a result of, the usage of this program and its documentation. (Though we will make every effort to ensure that problems that we can correct are dealt with promptly.) The results obtained from the use of this program should not be substituted for sound engineering judgment.
By installing ShapeBuilder on your computer, you become a registered user of the software. The ShapeBuilder program is the copyrighted property of IES, Inc. and is provided for the exclusive use of each licensee. You may copy the program for backup purposes and you may install it on any computer allowed in the license agreement. Distributing the program to coworkers, friends, or duplicating it for other distribution violates the copyright laws of the United States. Future enhancements and technical support depend on your cooperation in this regard. Additional licenses and/or copies of ShapeBuilder may be purchased directly from IES, Inc.
Integrated Engineering Software, Inc.
3740 Equestrian Ln Unit 1
Bozeman, MT 59718
Sales or Licensing: 406-586-8988, sales@iesweb.com
Technical Support: support@iesweb.com