Beam design without manual tables

Abstract This paper explains a performative method called HIFIX (high speed fixation) to determine the size of beams to be used in bending. This method is simpler and much less tedious than the presently accepted method in accordance with the AISC steel construction manual. In the HIFIX method, the engineer only need know the concentrated load, the span length, and the type of loading to immediately determine the exact beam size required.