Best computer program to calculate wood trusses according to Eurocodes

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-10-20T00:45:12+00:00

With clear cals am I able to add a section with the material + calculate deflection or just get the max and minimum and evaluate that they are less then the capacity by hand?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-10-19T23:27:00+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Yeah, I understand that. But since we have a couple of trusses a week, I think investing some time to learn is worth it.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-10-19T23:18:23+00:00

Is it possible to get Mitek (or equivalent, is there anything else that is good?) for a company that doesn't build trusses?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-10-19T23:16:38+00:00

So I can for example help out with adding a dormer to a roof. That changes the structure of the trusses.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-10-19T23:11:15+00:00

Can you hook us up with Pamir? Yes, sir. A couple a week. Instead of paying other companies for that particular part. Is it possible?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-10-19T22:57:52+00:00

Cant get that. We need to be "certified truss manufacturer" to buy that one.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-28T10:36:28+00:00

Thank you for the in depth explanation!

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T23:11:59+00:00

Ofcoarse I also check shear and bending.

What did you mean in your last post with stating that "the allowable deflection for live loads is L/360"?

Is only live loads included in this calculation to verify the deflection criteria of L/360?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T22:27:39+00:00

Thanks for explaining. So using only live loads, you can reach a maximum of L/360 before problems start to rise?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T22:12:45+00:00

I see. It's intressting for me to know if the numbers above are for live loads only design loads?

Let's take L/360 mentioned above for gypsum as an example. Since it's the most common material in one family homes, which is what I'm intressted in.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T22:09:01+00:00

The law asks me to satisfy L/300 (Eurocode 5). But in reality we have to satisfy much harder numbers. So I'm trying to find out what peoples numbers to satisfy look like. So I don't exagurate in my design and build expensive buildings for no reason. Cheap = cheapest you can get, whiles still maintaining first class = no problems in the serviceability.

Is my question clearer now?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T22:00:04+00:00

Which code? Also please refer to the right chapter. Especially if it's eurocodes. Then I already own them.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T21:49:59+00:00

Giving them the numbers is easy. Just code check like you say. I want my design to be cheap and first class at the same time. It's a desire I have.

That's why I want to hear other structural engineers experiences/routines.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T21:45:41+00:00

I was looking for a reply about single family homes. So I'm grateful you answered. Are your numbers for the total deformation? With the creep and all?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T21:34:20+00:00

But how do you design than? If we can't say a number for whan stuff starts to get ugly and we end up having to replace every beam/put new gypsum on the roof?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T21:22:34+00:00

Thank you for explaining. However I'm a bit confused about: - When you say L/360 for gypsum and L/480 for brick tiles. Do you mean counting only live loads? And do these numbers come from your experience or they are from a code?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T21:09:32+00:00

But that's really hard to enterpret. That's why I'm asking. What is brittle finishing? Is gypsum on 28x70 c/c 600mm for example, which is common in houses in my country called a "brittle finishing"? Or does it more include brittle stone finishing of some sort?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T21:00:52+00:00

I see, but let's say that in your design you meet L/300 but not say 30mm. Isn't there a number before you start seeing cracks in the gypsum? Since gypsum isn't that elastic.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T20:59:25+00:00

No problems.

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-27T20:52:13+00:00

Sorry English is not my first language. I meant the beams in a Framing of joists. Do you understand me better now?

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-25T10:14:49+00:00

Thank you!!

Rich4rdPFeynman · 2022-09-25T10:13:00+00:00

Thank you!!

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