Timber design
Timber design
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Hi All,
I am going to start my career in Timber Design. I would like to know which is the best software for Timber Design. I don't have any building codes for wood structure. Is there any link from where I can download?
Thank you
I am going to start my career in Timber Design. I would like to know which is the best software for Timber Design. I don't have any building codes for wood structure. Is there any link from where I can download?
Thank you






RE: Timber design
As for the codes, there is the IBC, the AITC, the APA, the Douglas-Fir Use Manual just to name a few.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Timber design
Get a copy of the NDS for Wood Construction in addition to what msquared listed
RE: Timber design
RE: Timber design
You tend to get a lot of splinters, but you do fet a good feel for the work.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Timber design
RE: Timber design
For reports and hand calcs I use mathCAD. It makes it easy to see the equations and check your work.
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Dik
RE: Timber design
RE: Timber design
There is APAwood, SPIB, etc, etc websites.
I like BeamChek (spelling is correct) for dimensioned lumber and Microlams, Paralams, etc.
RE: Timber design
The program is still in its infant stages with capabilities and user friendliness, but I have still found it very useful. It is very similar to RAM Structural System, but for wood structures.
Obviously, I should echo others concerns about understanding wood design by hand before diving into computer analysis.