BIMware MASTER EC5 Timber Connections v15.2.0

BIMware MASTER EC5 Timber Connections v15.2.0: Eurocode 5 Timber Connection Design

BIMware MASTER EC5 Timber Connections is a specialized software tool for verifying the load-carrying capacity of bolted splice connections in timber structures, designed in accordance with Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1) .

Key Features

Connection Types Supported

• Splice connections: timber-timber, steel-timber, panel-timber

• Angled splice connections: timber-timber types

• Frame-knee connections: with fastener circular pattern

• Truss nodes: 3-element and 4-element configurations

Analysis Capabilities

• Full Internal Forces: Analysis for complete set of forces (N, V, M)

• Cross-section Options: Pre-defined rectangular sections, single or double-branched

• Fastener Configuration: Rectangular or shifted arrangement with manual modification options

• Shear Types: Single or double shear fasteners supported

Built-in Databases

• Timber materials

• Steel elements

• Wood plates

• Extensive bolt database

• User-defined database creation

Design & Analysis Functions

• Calculations strictly per Eurocode 5 (EN 1995-1-1)

• Geometry verification

• Capacity analysis for fasteners and connected elements