RFEM model of a pergola roof with folded plates, placed in an open public space in the town of Anoeta, Spain. | © Madergia
Timber Ceiling Made of Laminated Beams and Boards
Number of Nodes | 455 |
Number of Lines | 343 |
Number of Members | 343 |
Number of Surfaces | 16 |
Number of Solids | 0 |
Number of Load Cases | 3 |
Number of Load Combinations | 9 |
Number of Result Combinations | 0 |
Total Weight | 18.945 tons |
Dimensions (Metric) | 31.282 x 9.384 x 22.297 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 102.63 x 30.79 x 73.15 feet |
In RFEM, the oriented strand board (OSB) material is available for the USA and Canada. The material parameters are taken from the "Panel Design Specification manual".
Using the "Beam Panel" thickness type, you can model timber panel elements in 3D space. You just specify the surface geometry and the timber panel elements are generated using an internal member-surface construct, including the simulation of the connection flexibility.
Among others, the following cross-laminated timber manufacturers are available in the layer structure library:
- Binderholz (USA)
- KLH (USA, CAN)
- Kalesnikoff (USA, CAN)
- Nordic Structures (USA, CAN)
- Mercer Mass Timber
- SmartLam
- Sterling Structural
- Superstructures listed in Lignatec Edition 32 "Cross-Laminated Timber of Swiss Production"
By importing a structure from the layer structure library, all relevant parameters are adopted automatically. The library is continually updated.
Would you like to calculate curved beams (for example, made of glued-laminated timber)? For this purpose, you can use various section distributions for members:
- Curved
- Pitched cambered beam with constant height
- Pitched cambered beam with variable height
- Fish beam | Parabolic