Users can, as of previous versions, introduce generic-type structural timber elements in the integrated structures of CYPECAD and CYPE 3D using the “Timber sections” module.
In the 2017.a version, the “Timber sections” module has further features and allows users to introduce beam-type structural timber elements in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D. By introducing the timber beams as that type of structural element instead of generic timber beams, allows specific beam checks to be carried out, and use the “Advanced beam editor” to edit and design these elements.
The codes implemented for the design and check of the timber joist floor slabs and beams are:
- CTE-DB -SE-M (Spain)
- Eurocode 5
- Eurocode 5 France
- Eurocode 5 Belgium
- NBR 7190:1997 (Brazil)
To adapt the program to the current market, timber sections have been created, distinguishing between sawn timber and laminated timber, and including the DUO/TRIO series, which are currently very much in use.
CYPECAD and CYPE 3D also carry out a fire resistance check for timber beams using the “Fire resistance check” module.
For CYPECAD and CYPE 3D to be able to analyse and design timber beams and generic timber bars, the user licence must include, as well as the permits corresponding to CYPECAD and/or CYPE 3D, the “Timber beams” module. If, users also wish to check the fire resistance of these elements, they must also hold the “Fire resistance check” module permits.
More information on the introduction, analysis and design of timber beams in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D can be found on the “Timber sections” webpage.
