The Timber connections – angle to the grain operation helps with the structural design of steel connections used for wooden structures. Timber is orthotopic, and the angle to the grain is important.

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Angle to the grain of the steel-to-timber connections

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Since 22.0.1 it has been possible to see the resultant grain angle for the bolt check.

Angle to the grain (in particular parallel and perpendicular) is used in timber checks of nails, screws, and bolts. Timber is orthotropic and the angle to the grain is extremely important. This helps users with their subsequent checks of timber connections.

Download IDEA StatiCa 22.1

Angle to the grain of the steel-to-timber connections

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Angle to the grain of the steel-to-timber connections

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