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Refurbishment of existing timber structures – Como

20 May 2016

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  • Date: 20 May 2016
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Venue

  • Ordine degli Ingegneri di Como
  • Via Volta 62
    Como, Italia

Organizer

 by Andrea Bartolotti

05/08/2026 – Ver. 112 – Improvements to geolocation, material database update and user interface enhancements

The latest version of the software introduces the following new features:

  • Improved geolocation: the lists of Italian provinces and municipalities have been updated. It is also now possible to disable Google Maps geolocation, preventing potential compatibility issues caused by outdated versions of the service.
  • Updated material densities: the material unit weight values have been revised in accordance with EN 1991-1-1.
  • Improved point editing for floors and foundation levels: coloured points have been introduced to make it easier to match points in the model with those displayed in the coordinate editing interface.
  • Snow load calculation: when the Eurocodes design standard is selected, it is now possible to specify the altitude range (below or above 1000 m a.s.l.) for a correct determination of the snow load.
  • Material database update: discontinued Tabsal LSL materials have been removed from the material database.
  • Bug fixing and small improvements.

 

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 by Andrea Bartolotti

HECO EFG Web App Updated with the New EFG PSK System

The HECO EFG Web App, dedicated to the design of HECO connection systems for timber-concrete composite floors, has been updated to include the new EFG PSK connection system, keeping the application aligned with the evolution of the HECO product range.

Developed by TimberTech, the Web App guides designers through every stage of the design process. Users can define the floor geometry, material properties and the main design parameters, including the presence of insulation layers, applied loads and support conditions.

The design and verification process is fully interactive: every change to the project parameters automatically updates the verification results, allowing designers to evaluate the behaviour of the entire structural system in real time. The application performs both Ultimate Limit State (ULS) and Serviceability Limit State (SLS) checks, with the possibility of analysing the structure under both short-term and long-term conditions. At the end of the calculation, the Web App automatically generates a comprehensive calculation report together with a detailed installation drawing to support the correct on-site installation of the system.

Try the HECO EFG Web App

To learn more about the Web App and start a new project, access the application directly.

 

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 by Francesco Callovi

04/06/2026 – Ver. 111 – Added a new material: FLO.LAM OAK hardwood glued laminated timber

In the latest software version, FLO.LAM OAK hardwood glued laminated timber by Florian has been integrated into the timber materials library: a high-quality solution that expands structural design possibilities.

The new material includes a dedicated information sheet, directly accessible within the software, allowing users to download the official technical documentation for consultation and use during the design phase:

  • Technical data sheet
  • ETA certificate
  • Declaration of Performance (DoP)
  • Certificate of constancy of performance
  • Formaldehyde emission certificate

 

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 by Francesco Callovi

11/03/2026 – Ver. 110 – Added satellite view, updated element name visualization and introduced a dedicated chapter in the report, enhanced the Selection View filter

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

  • Satellite view added in Geolocation: when assigning geographic coordinates, the satellite view can now be used to pinpoint the project location with greater accuracy.
  • Updated element name display button: in the View tab, the Names button now shows element names according to the selected element type.
  • New chapter for structural element identification in the calculation report: a dedicated chapter with illustrative images has been added, allowing clear identification of the various structural elements in the model.
  • Enhanced Selection View filter: results displayed in the Analysis tab can now be filtered quickly and precisely, making data consultation faster and more efficient.
  • Bug fixing and small improvements.

 

Satellite view in Geolocation
Element name display button
Selection View filter in the analysis results
Identification of vertical elements
Identification of beams
Identification of floors
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 by Francesco Callovi

15/04/2025 – Ver. 108 – New module for existing buildings and vertical additions, update of CLT panels by XLAM Dolomiti and improvement of IFC export

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

  • Existing buildings and vertical additions: thanks to the additional module “Exisiting buildings and vertical additions” you can now assess the seismic actions on timber vertical additions by defining a floor response spectrum. It is also possible to define the knowledge level of structural elements and to carry out safety checks according to the EN 1998-3 by reducing the values of the mechanical properties of materials with confidence factors.
  • Update of XLAM Dolomiti CLT panels.
  • Improved IFC export for light-frame wall.
  • Bug fixing and small improvements.

 

definition of spectral parameters
definition of spectral parameters
Floor design spectrum
Confidence factors values
Confidence factors values
assignment of knowledge levels
assignment of knowledge levels
Visualization of knowledge levels
Visualization of knowledge levels
Export IFC
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 by Francesco Callovi

11/02/2025 Ver. 107 – New fire protections, added button for floor diaphragms visualization, update of software technical specifications in the report

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

  • New fire protections added: possibility of filling the cavities of joists floors and frame walls with non-combustible insulation in the module for fire design. In this case the carbonization of the sides of the section in contact with the insulation is prevented.
  • Addition of a new button for floor diaphragms visualization: in the Analysis tab it is now possible to view the floor diaphragms established automatically by the software or defined by the user.
  • Update of software technical specifications in the report: the software license number and the expiry date of the updates have been added in the report.
  • Improvment of floor property inspector.
  • Bug fixing and small improvements.

 

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 by Alice Aufrere

24/09/2024 Ver. 106 – New Rothoblaas SLOT connectors, update of Artuso Legnami CLT panels

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

  • Rothoblaas SLOT connectors: it is now possible to use SLOT connectors for CLT panels to obtain joints with extremely high stiffness and strength.
  • Artuso Legnami CLT panels update
  • Hold-downs update: the default hold-downs have been updated.
  • Bug fixing and small improvements.

 

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