RX-TIMBER Continuous Beam | Features

  • Design of the following geometrical types:
    • Single-span beams with and without cantilevers
    • Continuous beams with and without cantilevers
    • Hinged girder system (Gerber beams) with and without cantilevers
  • For design according to EC 5 (EN 1995), the following National Annexes are available:
    • DE | Flag DIN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2013-08 (Germany)
    • Belgium Flag NBN EN 1995-1-1/ANB:2012-07 (Belgium)
    • Denmark Flag DK EN 1995-1-1/NA:2011-12 (Denmark)
    • Finland Flag SFS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2007-11 (Finland)
    • France Flag NF EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-05 (France)
    • Italy Flag UNI EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-09 (Italy)
    • Flag of the Netherlands NEN EN 1995-1-1/NB:2007-11 (Netherlands)
    • Austria | Flag ÖNORM B 1995-1-1:2015-06 (Austria)
    • Poland Flag PN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-09 (Poland)
    • Sweden Flag SS EN 1995-1-1 (Sweden)
    • Slovakia Flag STN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2008-12 (Slovakia)
    • Slovenia Flag SIST EN 1995-1-1/A101:2006-03 (Slovenia)
    • CS | Flag CSN EN 1995-1-1:2007-09 (Czech Republic)
    • EN-GB | Flag BS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2009-10 (the United Kingdom)
  • Automatic generation of wind and snow loads
  • Multiple optional reductions according to the selected standard
  • Simple geometry input with illustrative graphics
  • Free entry of tapered geometries. Free selection of the grain angle allows for user-defined design of the compressive and tensile areas for bending
  • Comprehensive and extensible material library
  • Determination of design ratios, support forces, and deformations
  • Color reference scales in result tables
  • Direct data export to MS Excel
  • DXF interface for preparation production documents in CAD
  • Program languages: English, German, Czech, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Dutch, and Russian
  • Verifiable printout report, including all required designs. Printout report available in many output languages; for example, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Dutch.
  • Direct import of stp files from various CAD programs

RX-TIMBER DLT | Input

There are various options available for beam modeling. Graphical representations facilitate the geometry input. Modifications are updated automatically. Deflection of cantilevers can be set in the serviceability limit state design, independently of the deflection in the span.

In order to enter permanent loads (for example, roof structure), you can use a comprehensive and extensible material library. Generators integrated in RX-TIMBER Purlin allow for convenient generation of various wind and snow load cases.

Load cases are displayed graphically and superimposed in automatically generated load combinations according to EC 5. This way, the required input data are reduced to a minimum. However, you can enter load specifications manually as well.

RX-TIMBER DLT | Design

In RX-TIMBER Continuous Beam, the following calculation specifications are available:

  • Design of ULS, SLS, and/or fire resistance
  • Selection of designs to be performed
  • Determination of displaying support forces and deformations
  • Adjusting the recommended limit values for the serviceability limit state
  • Definition of parameters for fire resistance design according to the simplified method
  • Optional vibration design

RX-TIMBER DLT | Results

After the calculation, the results of performed designs, including all required intermediate values, are displayed in clearly arranged result tables sorted by various criteria. Since the program displays the intermediate values in detail, the transparency of all designs is ensured. It is possible to display the distribution of internal forces for each x-location of the beam in a separate graphical window. Here, both the deformations and the individual internal forces can be displayed.

Designs with design details and selected result diagrams can be added in the printout report, providing clearly arranged documentation. The printout report can include graphics, descriptions, drawings, and more. Moreover, it is possible to select which calculation data will be covered in the printout.