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The GLT Beam Penetration Calculator simplifies the design process for structural beams with penetrations. The features of this calculator are as follows:

Design Standards: Adheres to Eurocode (prEN 1995:2023) or AS 1720:2010/NZ WDG Ch12.6.

Material Input Options: Choose between manual input or a preferred partner supplier.

Penetration Shapes: Covers rectangular and circular-shaped penetrations up to five penetrations.

Beam Type: Focuses exclusively on simply supported beams.

Load Combinations: Offers input design forces. Strength Verification: Includes built-in checks for geometric limitations, tension capacity, flexural capacity, and shear capacity.

Reinforcement Check: Provides screw reinforcement geometry and design checks.

The GLT Beam Penetration Calculator simplifies the design process for structural beams with penetrations. The features of this calculator are as follows:

Design Standards: Adheres to Eurocode (prEN 1995:2023) or AS 1720:2010/NZ WDG Ch12.6.

Material Input Options: Choose between manual input or a preferred partner supplier.

Penetration Shapes: Covers rectangular and circular-shaped penetrations up to five penetrations.

Beam Type: Focuses exclusively on simply supported beams.
Load Combinations: Offers input design forces.

Strength Verification: Includes built-in checks for geometric limitations, tension capacity, flexural capacity, and shear capacity.

Reinforcement Check: Provides screw reinforcement geometry and design checks.

Learn how to design vertical bracing diagonals using the CLT Toolbox Member calculator. This video walks you through importing force data from external analysis tools, identifying maximum tension and compression forces, and selecting the correct inputs—grades, sections, design codes, and applied loads. Get a clear overview of the results, including material properties and design checks based on Eurocode.

Mass timber is transforming modern construction with its sustainable, low-carbon footprint—offering a powerful alternative to traditional building materials. CLT Toolbox is here to support you every step of the way in designing your dream project with confidence and precision.

In this video, we walk you through designing Timber Column using tributary area loads, all in line with Eurocode 5 guidelines. We begin by selecting the right material and national annex, ensuring your starting point is solid and up to code. Next, we show you how to input the appropriate loads from the columns above as well as from the supported beam. We also cover the crucial step of adding lateral wind loads. As we progress, you’ll see how to optimize your column’s cross-section for both strength and efficiency.

At CLT Toolbox, we’re passionate about mass timber, it’s sustainable, innovative, and changing the way we build. We love how it packs strength, durability, and environmental benefits into one smart package. In our video, we break down the process with straightforward tips and clear explanations so you can put these methods into practice on your own projects. If you’re ready to move your design work into the future, stick around and let’s dive in together.

Learn how to use the CLT Toolbox Member Calculator to design a vertical bracing diagonal. We’ll walk you through importing analysis results from external tools, identifying maximum tension and compression forces, and selecting the right inputs—grades, sections, code specifics, and forces. Plus, we’ll break down the results, covering material properties and all key design checks. CLT Toolbox is here to be your partner in designing timber projects!

Design & Verification of a GLT Beam Notch According to EC5 with CLT Toolbox
The key question: does the reduced cross-section provide enough capacity, or is reinforcement with screws required?
Here’s what we covered in this video:
– How to check notch capacity using EC5
– When and how to use reinforcement screws based on ETA data from suppliers
– Introduction to screw geometry inputs
– How screw position, orientation, and quantity can optimise the design

A practical guide to achieving safe and efficient timber connections. Would love to hear your thoughts or experiences with similar designs!

In this video, we’ll walk you through designing Timber Column using tributary area loads, following Eurocode 5 and AS1720 standards. We start by selecting the right material that not only meets the structural demands but also fits the design requirements. Then, we detail how to input the loads from the columns above and the supported beam, ensuring every force is accounted for. An essential part of this process is incorporating lateral loads from wind. We also demonstrate how to optimize the cross-section to enhance both efficiency and performance.

At CLT Toolbox, we’re passionate about #masstimber – it’s sustainable, innovative, and changing the way we build. We love how it packs strength, durability, and environmental benefits into one smart package. In our video, we break down the process with straightforward tips and clear explanations so you can put these methods into practice on your own projects. If you’re ready to move your design work into the future, stick around and let’s dive in together.

We are thrilled to release the Laterally Loaded Timber-to-Timber End Grain Module, a powerful tool for engineers designing connections with screws subjected to lateral loads. This specialized calculator ensures accuracy and flexibility for timber connection designs.

Key Features:

• Design Codes: Supports three design codes for laterally loaded screws: EN 1995:2004, AS 1720:2010, and prEN 1995:2023.
• Supplier Input: Input screws from top suppliers like Rothoblass, Eurotec, Sihga, Spax, and Simpson’s Strong Tie.
• Manual Input: Allows manual entry of screw parameters, including dimensions and material properties.
• Flexible Calculations: Perform calculations based on the selected supplier’s ETA document or design code.
• Dynamic Diagrams: Interactive diagrams that update based on your input data, visualizing load paths and screw performance.
• Comprehensive Summaries: Detailed summaries with geometry checks and shear capacity utilization, providing reliable data for design decisions.
• End Grain Connections: Specifically designed to calculate timber connections with screws fixed on the end grain direction.

This specialized calculator helps engineers ensure strong, reliable, and accurate timber connections under lateral loads.

Learn how to use the CLT Toolbox Half-lap calculator to model a floor-to-floor diaphragm connection. We start with selecting the CLT layup, supplier, and lap width, and then walk through the difference between discrete and continuous calculation modes. Explore screw supplier options, screw families, and ETA-based optimization.

Learn how to design a CLT spline panel-to-panel connection using input forces from diaphragm calculations. Selecting the CLT supplier, spline width, density and material, with an explanation of proper screw selection and availability for setting different screw suppliers, their screw families and screw types. For each group, there is educational content helping to select the right screw product. Easily switch between analytical methods, including the current and new Eurocode 5 approaches.

In this video we are walking you trough the Spline Joint Calculator. Design a spline connection between CLT panels with confidence. This tutorial explains how to input diaphragm forces, choose the right spline dimensions, material density, and CLT supplier. You’ll also learn how to select appropriate screws—by supplier, type, and family—using the educational content built into the CLT Toolbox. Easily switch between analytical methods and compare current vs. new Eurocode 5 calculations.

Discover how to use the CLT Toolbox Half-Lap Calculator to design diaphragm floor-to-floor connections. Start by selecting the CLT layup, supplier, and lap width, then explore the differences between discrete and continuous calculation options. Dive into screw selection, including suppliers, types, and families, while understanding the workflow behind each choice. Input the appropriate loads and optimize screw design using supplier-specific ETA methods for a precise and efficient connection