A PC program to analyse deflection, shear and bending moment distribution of non-uniform continuous beams is described. The program based on the application of the influence coefficients offers exact solution subject to rounding-off errors only. With the employment of a graphical interface and a pointing device, such as a mouse, it is shown that most users can build the beam model and analyse it within minutes without the need of a user's guide or instructions. The program can be an important aid to the teaching of strength of materials or design courses.
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