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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Bastian Kuhn
2019-04-08

Design According to DIN 1052 and Eurocode for Cut-to-Grain Angle in RF-/TIMBER Pro

Why is the cut-to-grain angle not taken into account when designing a tapered beam?

Answer:

You have probably carried out the design in RF‑/TIMBER Pro according to DIN 1052:2008 and used a cut-to-grain angle of less than 3° (see Image 01). According to Section 10.4.1 (1) of DIN 1052, such a cut-to-grain angle should not be considered. If you switch the design to the current DIN EN 1995 (see Image 02), the design will also be carried out for an angle of less than 3°.

Furthermore, the module allows you to analyze transversal tension stress in the apex, and so on, according to Section 6.4.3 ff. of the Eurocode. This procedure is explained in detail in this webinar.

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Selecting Standard
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In Product Engineering, Bastian is responsible for development and quality assurance in timber structures and also plays an active role in customer support. His experience directly informs how he addresses practical issues.

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