TIMBER Pro - Dlubal Software

1 Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1 Add-on Module TIMBER Pro
TIMBER Pro is one of the add-on modules integrated in the graphical user interface of
RSTAB. Use the program to perform the design of timber members and sets of members,
based on the design concepts of DIN 1052:2008, Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1:2010-12 +
A1:2008) or SIA 265:2003. Country-specific regulations concerning Eurocode 5 are taken into
account by national annexes (NAs). You can take advantage of the national documents
that are already implemented, but you can also define your own limit values or create new
NAs. The list shown on the left includes the NAs available for EN 1995-1-1 and is constantly
being expanded.
NAs according to EC 5
TIMBER Pro performs all typical ultimate limit state designs as well as stability and deformation
analyses. The stability analysis is carried out according to the equivalent member
method or the second-order analysis. When the equivalent member method is applied, the
program considers intended axial compression along the grain, bending without compression
force, bending and compression, shear from transverse force as well as bending and
tension. Fire resistance is designed according to DIN 4102-4, EN 1995-1-2 or SIA 265.
In timber construction the serviceability limit state represents an important factor for structural
calculations. Therefore, you can assign load cases, groups and combinations individually
to various design situations. The limit deformations are preset, for example by the national
annex, and can be adjusted, if necessary. In addition, it is possible to specify reference
lengths and cambers that will be considered accordingly in the design.
As TIMBER Pro like other add-on modules is completely integrated in RSTAB, the designrelevant
input data is already preset when you have started the program. Subsequent to the
design, you can use the graphical RSTAB user interface to evaluate the results. The entire
design process is presented properly and in a consistent form in the global printout report.
Finally, TIMBER Pro offers you an automatic cross-section optimization including export option
for transferring modified cross-sections to RSTAB. Separate design cases allow for a
flexible analysis of several structural components in complex structures.
We hope you will enjoy working with TIMBER Pro.
Your team from ING. SOFTWARE DLUBAL
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