In this article, the adequacy of a 2x4 dimension lumber subject to combined biaxial bending and axial compression is verified using the RF-/TIMBER AWC add-on module. The beam-column properties and loading are based on example E1.8 of AWC Structural Wood Design Examples 2015/2018.
Starting with version X.05.0018, you can also analyze moment-resistant beam-column connections in RF‑/JOINTS Steel - DSTV. Both single-sided and double-sided connections are possible. In compliance with the DSTV guidelines, the program checks (with respect to the loading) whether the existing column cross‑section is dimensioned sufficiently. Optionally, you can transfer the rotational stiffness and the eccentricity of the connection to RFEM or RSTAB.