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Timber Post Design Spreadsheet to BS 5268-2: 2002
 

Description:
An easy to use spreadsheet for designing timber, glulam (glued laminated timber) and composite posts subject to axial load (compression or tension) and/or moments about major and minor axis. Essential spreadsheet for designing timber members. Due to its form, easy input and clear output it reduces time spent on designing.

This spreadsheet was specially developed for Windows and Mac users.
Features:
- Clear and easy to read output (all on a single page);
- Material types: timber, glued laminated timber (glulam) and composite;
- Quick summary of utilization factors;
- Softwoods covered: C14, C16, C18, C20, C22, C24, C27, C30, C35, C40;
- Hardwoods covered: D30, D35, D40, D50, D60, D70;
- Oak grades covered: TH1, TH2, THA, THB;
- Glued laminated timbers (Glulam) covered: vertically glued, horizontally glued;
- Composite member types: Parallam 2.0E PSL, Timberstrand 1.3E LSL, Timberstrand 1.5E LSL, Kerto S-LVL, Kerto Q-LVL, Versa Lam LVL;
- Loading: axial (tension, compression), moment about major axis, moment about minor axis;
- Option to consider load sharing;
- In-spreadsheet help;
- 'Live' section diagram;
- Design is based on British Standard (BS 5268-2: 2002).

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

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Used this to calculate my timber post supports in my new loft conversion. Easy to use for sizing new posts for my roof supports when cutting out a purlin to increase head height. Recommend this to anyone wanting to do the same without long calculations.

John Denis
​Retired Project Engineer/Manager doing a loft conversion

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Simple yet effective and easy to input. As with all this series of design aids, a big time saver in being quickly able to alter modification factors such as restraints and end conditions etc. This is always useful when dealing with existing structures where construction details do not become clear until work on site commences.

David Annakin

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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 Post Design Spreadsheet to BS (1.0).

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 post height, axial load etc.


 


FULL version: Timber Post Design Spreadsheet to BS (1.0).

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.

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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