Software Updates

In the latest version of the software, we have added the following new features:

• Added new calculation options for the framed walls. The user has now the ability to manually change some of the parameters used in the calculation method proposed in section 9.2.4.2 of EN 1995-1-1: to disable the limitations related to the aspect ratio of the panels in the famed walls, to impose a value of the calculation coefficient ci different from that calculated automatically by the software and to edit the value of the amplification factor of the lateral bearing capacity of the connectors (1,2) suggested by the European standard at paragraph (5). Therefore the user can now adapt the calculation method to the specifications present in some national standards (e.g. Swiss regulations).
• Calculation of lateral load bearing capacity of the fasteners in the punched metals plates and straps both for tension and for shear forces: The calculation is performed using the Johansen theory giving the user the possibility to combine a connector (nail or screw) to a plate or a punched metal strap. The software automatically performs a series of checks on the compatibility between the connecting elements (plates) and the fasteners chosen by the user and it uses the correct set of formulas, respectively, for thin or thick plates. The total carrying capacity of the group of fasteners is now calcluated using the effective number of fasteners which is evaluated according to points 8.3.1.1 (8) and 8.5.1.1 (4) of the EN 1995-1-1.
• Added the possibiity to use the screws for plates in tensile and shear connections with perforated plates
• Improvement of the calculation of timber to timber connections: the user can now choose the method of installation of the metal fasteners (screws and nails): with or without pre-drilling.
• New National Application Documents (NAD) added. The NADs of the following countries were added: Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
• XLAM archive updated with new products
• Improvement of the dxf exports: the wall elements and the pillars are now exported to the DXF file with the actual dimensions and thicknesses
• Solid wood strength values updated: values updated according to EN 338: 2016
• Bug fixing and small improvements

In the latest version of the software, we have added the following new features:

• Enhanced calculation of the shear resistance of the metal fasteners: The lateral load carrying-capacity of metal dowel-type fasteners now takes into account the contribution of the rope effect in accordance to paragraph 8.2.2 of Eurocode 5. This improvement has effect, for example, on the calculation of the resistance of the connectors between the cladding sheet and the timber frame in framed walls and on the calculation of the vertical joints between the panels of  the segmented CLT walls. The user can edit the contribution to the load-carrying capacity due to the rope effect.

• Addition of the punched metal straps and plates for shear and tensile forces produced by Würth: the user can now take advantage of a broader catalog of connections.
• User personal area in English: The user’s personal page is now available in English
• Updating and improvement of the online help (F1), the User Manual and Validation Manual: the online help, the user manual and the validation manual have been updated. These documents are now available in both Italian and English, you can also download the user manual from your personal page in pdf format
  
• Bug fixing and small improvements

In the latest version of the software, we have added the following new features:

• Würth connections and fasteners added: the user can now select the fasteners from a larger database. The connections produced by Würth which were added to the internal database are: hold-down, double hold-down, timber to concrete angle brackets, timber to timber angle brackets and screws for metal plates
• New types of connections added: the user can now select and check new types of timber to concrete metal plates both for tensile and shear forces (i.e. Titan plate e WHT Plate) but also new angle bracket for tensile forces (i.e. Titan Washer)
• CLT catalogs were updated: Hasslacher Norica Timber CLT panels added and Essepi XXL products updated to the new stratigraphies
• User interface was enhanced for the definition of connections with anchors for concrete: the user can now define or edit the eccentricity coefficient value. This coeffcient takes into accout the additional moment due to the non-alignment between the external force acting on the vertical flange of the angle brackets and the group of anchors
• Help (F1) improved and updated
• Update of the calculation of the CLT walls vertical joints 
• The extruded viewer now shows the position of the tensile and shear connections, morover this elements are showed in the BIM export (IFC file)
• Bug fixing and small improvements

In the latest version of the software we have added the following new features:

• 3D viewer: you can now view the structure in extruded 3D view. Such a function can be very useful to verify the dimensional proportions among the different structural elements, check the assignment relative to the cross sections and to the overall dimensions of the structural members.
• BIM Export: you can now export the model in IFC format.
• Bug fixing and small improvements

3D VIEWER

3D VIEWER

3D VIEWER

EXPORT IFC

In the latest version of the software we have added the following new features:

• Speed of analysis: solver was optimized in order to reduce the calculation time
• Bug fixing and small improvements

In the latest version of the software we have added the following new features::

• Print options of the report: the user can now define the sections to be included in the technical design calculation report; this option will streamline the final report, when the users requests it.
• Bug fixing e small improvements

In the latest version of the software we have added the following new features:

• Save the optimization process: the user can now decide to permanently change the model after the optimization process
• Management of the beam restraints: the user can now define a beam element, which does not entirely belong to a floor
• Extended walls: the user can now define the extended walls with a more complex geometry
• Bug fixing and small improvements

Model Optimization

Extended Wall

Beam restrained on supports

In the latest version of the software we added the following new features:

• Foundation plans at different levels: now you can analyze buildings with some parts resting on foundations positioned at different heights.
• Improvement of dxf export: now you can export the plans relating to the positions of the walls and their connections without the need to perform the analysis.
• Bug fixing and small improvements

In the latest version of the software, we have added the following new features:

• Würth fasteners: the user can now select the fasteners from a larger database. The fasteners produced by Würth and added to the internal database are: smooth nails, threaded nails, staples and screws
• Yield moment calculation: the software can now or calculate the yield moment of the screws using the formulas of EN 1995-1-1 or consider the yield moment provided by the manufacturer
• Bug fixing and small improvements

Threaded nails

Timber screws

Yield moment calculation