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Timber beam/joist design spreadsheet to Eurocode 5
(EN 1995-1-1:2004 + A2:2014 plus UK N.A. or Dutch N.A.)

Timber beam/joist design spreadsheet to Eurocode 5
Dutch version
Timber beam/joist design spreadsheet to Eurocode 5
English version
Description:
Essential spreadsheet for designing timber members in accordance with the European Standard now in force throughout Europe. Due to its form, easy input and clear output the spreadsheet reduces time spend on designing.
Languages and National Annexes:
- English version - calculations are based on Eurocode 5 and British National Annex (EN 1995-1-1:2004 + A2:2014);
- Nederlandse (Dutch) versie - houten balk / balklaag ontwerpen spreadsheet. Berekeningen gebaseerd op Eurocode 5 (NEN-EN 1995-1-1+C1+A1) en Nederlandse nationale bijlage (NEN-EN 1995-1-1/NB);

If you are after an English version but based on a different National Annex then feel free to contact me.

To get a FREE copy of the Company Licensed version of this spreadsheet:
- Translate the spreadsheet to your language and send me an adeqaute National Annex so that I can adjust formulas if necessary. In return I will send you a Company Licensed version of the new spreadsheet, free of charge. Better contact me first to check if someone else is not already translating it to your language.
Features:
- A clear and easy to read output (all on a single page);
- Design timber beam or timber joists with given spacing;
- Quick summary of utilization factors;
- Softwoods covered: C14, C16, C18, C20, C22, C24, C27, C30, C35, C40, C45, C50;
- Hardwoods covered: D30, D35, D40, D50, D60, D70;
- Oak grades covered: TH1, TH2, THA, THB;
- Glued laminated timbers (Glulam) covered: GL24h, GL28h, G32h, GL36h, GL24c, GL28c, GL32c, GL36c;
- Laminated Veneer Lumbers (LVL) covered: LVL-S, LVL-Q;
- Five load duration classes covered: Permanent, Long-term, Medium-term, Short-term, Instantaneous;
- Three timber classes covered: 1, 2, 3;
- Automatically calculates modification factors;
- Deflection due to shear included in instantaneous deflection calculations;
- Option to input notched ends;
- Loading options: UDL, Partial UDL, 2x Point Load;
- 'Live' Loading diagram;
- Vibration checks NOT included;
- Design is based on Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1:2004 + A2:2014).

(Note: macros must be enabled for proper working of the spreadsheet. Follow instructions in this video)
What People Say:

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It was certainly worth to wait for the update including glulam beams. Good layout and easy to use spreadsheet, made me more efficient at work. Thanks.

Colin R.

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...after taking a good look at your spreadsheet for Timber Design i have to say it is a very efficient piece of software in excel that you have designed.

Aidan Rowan

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Really precise calculations!! You can dimension timber beams in seconds!! I recommend it for renovation projects.

Carlos Rodriguez
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System Requirements:
To run the Single-User Licensed version you require:
- Microsoft Windows Excel version 2007 and above;
(Note: the Single-User spreadsheet will not run on Mac due to unsupported activation procedure)

To run the Company Licensed version you require either:
- Microsoft Windows Excel version 2007 and above;
- Microsoft Mac Excel version 2004, 2011 and above. If unsure then see whether the FREE version works.
Download Section:
FREE Lite version: Timber Beam/Joist
Design Spreadsheet to EC5 (2.2).

The restriction in this free lite version is that you can not change the company name nor the logo (shown in top left corner) - currently set to a made up company. Also you cannot change member span.
 English Version
Dutch Version


FULL version: Timber Beam/Joist
Design Spreadsheet to EC5 (2.4).
(English and Dutch version)

Single-User or Company License, which one is the best for me?

Fully working version where you change the company information and logo in the top left corner. Also you can change beam span - locked in FREE Lite version.

By purchasing this spreadsheet you agree to the disclaimer and terms & conditions. Two types of licenses are available for this spreadsheet. The single-user license is offered for a nominal price of £20 - a great product that you can have for a great value.

After purchase fill in this Activation Key Request Form.



 
 


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