While struggling to learn the basics of JavaScript and, perhaps, eventually master the language, I came up with the idea of evaluating what I have learned so far about the very popular web-based programming language.
The simple application below represents the extent of what I have learned so far about the language. Soon, I may be able to write and implement more complex structural design applications on this blog. A simple handrail calculator is a better jump-start.
RAIL DATA:
Description | Value | Remark |
---|---|---|
Handrail Configuration | ||
Pipe Grade | ||
Size of Top Rail | ||
Size of Post | ||
1/3 Allowable Stress Increase | ||
Intended Post Spacing (ft.) | ||
6' | ||
Intended Post Height (ft.) | ||
6' | ||
Inclination Angle (degrees) | for Inclined Rail |

Permissible | Intended | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
No. | Item | dimension | dimension | Remark |
(ft) | (ft) | |||
1 | Post Spacing | 1.030 | 6.000 | NG |
1' 3/8" | 6' | |||
2 | Rail Span | 7.033 | 6.023 | OK |
7' 3/8" | 6' 1/4" | |||
3 | Post Height | 1.030 | 6.000 | NG |
1' 3/8" | 6' |
* Reference: AISC 360-05 (AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition)