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Online Training | RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Timber Design | 25.11.2022
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First Steps with RFEM
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As a student, learn how to work more efficiently with RFEM. In the training, we discuss the essential modeling functions and workflows using practical examples.
This recording was created on Fri, November 25, 2022.
Content:
00:00 Introduction
05:56 Introductory Example: Timber Column
20:56 Design Supports and Notches
29:29 Modelling and Designing a Duopitch Roof Member
47:10 Modelling and Designing a Timber Truss
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Timber Member Compression Perpendicular to the Grain acc. to NDS 2018 and CSA O86:19
A standard scenario in timber member construction is the ability to connect smaller members by means of bearing on a larger girder member. Additionally, member end conditions may include a similar situation where the beam is bearing on a support type. In either scenario, the beam must be designed to consider the bearing capacity perpendicular to the grain according to the NDS 2018 (Sect. 3.10.2) and the CSA O86:19 (Clause 6.5.6 and 7.5.9). In the new generation RFEM 6 and Timber Design add-on, the added feature 'design supports' now allows users to comply with the NDS and CSA bearing perpendicular to the grain design checks.
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