SFD, BMD & Deflection Diagrams

Export shear force, bending moment, and deflection diagrams as resizable vector shapes in your Excel worksheet. Not screenshots — real shapes that print perfectly.

Three Diagram Types

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Shear Force Diagrams

Full SFD with critical values labelled at supports, load positions, and zero-crossing points. Proper sign convention.

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Bending Moment Diagrams

Complete BMD showing max sagging and hogging moments. Peak values highlighted with exact positions along the beam.

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Deflection Diagrams

Deflection curve across the full beam length. Max deflection value and position clearly marked.

Why Engineers Prefer Excel Diagrams

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Vector Shapes, Not Screenshots

Diagrams export as native Excel shapes — resize them, move them, and they print at full quality. No pixelated images.

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Properly Labelled

Axis labels, critical values, support positions, and load annotations are all included automatically.

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Print-Ready Quality

Because they are vector shapes, diagrams look sharp at any size. Perfect for reports and design submissions.

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One-Click Re-Export

Changed a load? Re-export and the diagrams update in your worksheet. Old shapes are replaced automatically.

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Multi-Span Diagrams

Continuous beam diagrams plot across all spans seamlessly. No per-span workarounds or manual stitching.

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Part of Your Worksheet

Diagrams live alongside your calculations, loads tables, and design notes — everything in one file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export beam diagrams to Excel?

Yes. BeamBuddy exports shear force, bending moment, and deflection diagrams as actual vector shapes directly into your Excel worksheet. They are resizable, movable, and print at full quality — not screenshots or images.

What types of diagrams does BeamBuddy generate?

BeamBuddy generates three diagram types: Shear Force Diagrams (SFD), Bending Moment Diagrams (BMD), and Deflection Diagrams. All diagrams include axis labels, critical values at key points, and proper engineering conventions.

Do the diagrams update when I change loads?

The diagrams in the BeamBuddy task pane update in real time as you change loads. When you re-export to Excel, the new shapes replace the old ones. If you use cell linking, simply change a cell value and re-export for updated diagrams.

Professional diagrams, inside your spreadsheet.

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