Structural calculation software

Timber structural calculation software checks the strength of beams, roof structures, and buildings in accordance with Eurocode 5. It produces the calculation reports required by inspection bodies. Compare online the solutions from publishers listed on WoodPartners.

Timber structural calculation software: definition and uses

Structural calculation software sizes the load-bearing elements of a structure: beams, posts, trusses, floors, timber frame walls, or an entire building. For timber, it applies Eurocode 5, the European standard for the design of timber structures, along with its National Annex. It checks strength and deflections, then produces the calculation report that substantiates the structure for the client and the inspection body.

Criteria for choosing the right one

  • Structures calculated: isolated element (beam, joist), roof structure, or entire building.
  • Standards: Eurocode 5 and the French National Annex, Eurocode 8 for seismic design.
  • Materials: solid timber, glued laminated timber, CLT, timber-concrete or timber-steel hybrid structures.
  • Data exchange with CAD and BIM (IFC format).
  • The calculation report: clarity and a format accepted by inspection bodies.

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