Truss 2D

Basic engineering software for analysis of timber roof structures with punched metal plate fasteners.

Shapes and loads generator

• wide-spread truss shapes and web patterns including arches, frames, spanners etc.
• semi-automatic generating of basic loads such as roofing, ceiling, wind and snow load
• automatic generating of load states combinations

Analysis features

• internal forces analysis based on Finite Element Method (FEM)
• linear and non-linear structural analysis (buckling)
• performance of linear stability analysis to check in plane and out of plane buckling of individual members and to verify stability of the whole structure
• various types of loads such as force, deformation, temperature and self-weight load
• special properties of supports – rotation and shift of supports, spring supports
• analysis members from different materials (steel ties, glued laminated timber)

Structure modelling

• simple automatic entering and editing of symmetric elements and details
• overhangs at supports and peaks of structures
• design of stiffeners and wedges in high stress areas
• automatic generating of splices on long outer members
• automatic design of long lateral braces to prevent web members buckling
• possibility to divide trusses to satisfy transportation needs
• non-structural members and nail plates anywhere in structure
• generating and editing of arches, camber trusses

Design, analysis and check

• supported standards: EN 1995-1-1, ČSN 73 1701, STN 73 1701
• editable timber and nail plates assortment
• various designing modes (automatic, semi-automatic, user)
• use of structure symmetry in all phases
• nail plates check with size and location optimalization to save money
• deflection analysis and check

Outputs

• various templates of output documents such as quotation (bid), structural analysis, manufacturing documentation etc.
• printing of output documents to *.pdf
• projects export to CAD software (DXF, CADWORK...)
• export to angle saws made by STROMAB

More information and the newest version of the program at www.fine.cz