Find a variety of structural analysis models of timber connections to download, which you can use for training purposes or for your projects.
Design Software for Structural Timber Connections
Structural FEM Analysis and Design
The RFEM structural analysis program is the basis of a modular software system. The main program RFEM is used to define structures, materials, and loads for planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. The program also allows you to create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.
Structural Frame & Truss Analysis Software
The structural frame analysis software RSTAB has a similar range of functions as the FEA software RFEM. Due to the special attention to beam, frame, or truss structures, it is very easy to use and for many years, it has been the best choice for structural analysis and design of pure structural member models.
Connection Design
Numerous add-on modules provide design options for steel and timber connections.
Interfaces for Data Exchange
The structural analysis software provided by Dlubal Software can be integrated seamlessly into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The large number of interfaces ensures the data exchange of digital building models with RFEM or RSTAB.
The web service (programmable interface) can be used to read or write data from/to RFEM and RSTAB.
Support and Learning
Customer service is a fundamental pillar of the Dlubal Software company philosophy. We provide any necessary support you need to complete your daily work.
Models to Download
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Forces by Screw in Main-Connected Beam Joint
RF-/JOINTS Timber - Timber to Timber allows you to design main-connected beam joints. This article explains the determination of forces in the screws of a beam connected to a torsionally rigid main beam.
Display of Forces and Deformations of Hinges and Releases
RFEM offers the following tables to display forces and deformations of hinges and releases:
- 4.45 Line Hinges - Deformations
- 4.46 Line Hinges - Forces
- 4.47 Member Hinges - Deformations
- 4.48 Member Hinges - Forces
- 4.49 Nodal Releases - Deformations
- 4.50 Nodal Releases - Forces
- 4.51 Line Releases - Deformations
- 4.52 Line Releases - Forces
The tables can be displayed in the prinout report. Moreover, the results in line hinges and line releases can be displayed graphically. It can be controlled by the Project Navigator - Results.
- Where can I find the internal forces at certain nodes in the printout report?
- Is it possible to use the JOINTS add-on module to design timber-timber connections according to EN 1995‑1‑1, Chapter 8.2.2, in RFEM and RSTAB?
- Which Dlubal Software programs can I use to calculate and design timber structures?
- For a truss with the steel lower flange and timber diagonals, I would like to design the connection of the diagonals. Is it possible?
- Is it possible to automatically consider the rigidity of fasteners in the RF‑/JOINTS Timber - Steel to Timber add-on module when determining internal forces?
- How many members can be connected to a node in RF‑/JOINTS Timber - Steel to Timber, and what is the minimum angle between the members?
- How can I change the shear correction factor kcr in RF‑JOINTS Timber - Timber to Timber?
- Can I change the cutting angle for the "Main member only" joint type?
- How can I control an overpressed joint in the ridge?
- Which material model should be assigned to a timber contact solid?
Associated Products
RFEM 5
Main Program
Structural engineering software for finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids and contact elements
Price of First License
3,540.00 USD
3,540.00 USD
RSTAB 8
Main Program
The structural engineering software for design of frame, beam and truss structures, performing linear and nonlinear calculations of internal forces, deformations, and support reactions
Price of First License
2,550.00 USD
2,550.00 USD
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of indirect timber connections with dowel-type fasteners and steel plates according to NDS and Eurocode 5
Price of First License
850.00 USD
850.00 USD
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of Direct Timber Connections According to Eurocode 5
Price of First License
360.00 USD
360.00 USD
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Comparison of results with defined limit values
Price of First License
580.00 USD
580.00 USD
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of indirect timber connections with dowel-type fasteners and steel plates according to NDS and Eurocode 5
Price of First License
850.00 USD
850.00 USD
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of Direct Timber Connections According to Eurocode 5
Price of First License
360.00 USD
360.00 USD
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Comparison of results with defined limit values
Price of First License
580.00 USD
580.00 USD
