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A quick tutorial about modeling a truss structure in S-TIMBER
S-FRAME suite has a wide range of solutions for different cases that structural engineers might encounter. S-FRAME, the most versatile in the suite, has a useful feature that allows users to use a wizard to create structures with various geometric shapes. S-TIMBER, however, doesn't count with these wizards but that doesn't…
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Calculating Reaction Forces in S-TIMBER
In this video we will look at how we can determine our support reactions in our model using S-TIMBER. This includes displaying the results graphically, as well as presenting them in a spreadsheet form. For more info on S-TIMBER, check out our website: www.altair.com/s-timber
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Webinar Recording: All-in-One Timber Analysis and Design Solution for Greater Efficiency
Explore the latest timber design enhancements in Altair S-TIMBER that will accelerate your Mass Timber Analysis and Design Capabilities. Topics include: -Seismic and Wind Load Generators enable easy and accurate loading to account for environmental factors. -Connection Design capabilities to effectively transfer loads…
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Modeling Curved Glulam Beams with S-TIMBER
In this video we will discuss the creation of curved members in S-TIMBER. This includes setting up predefined arch profiles, and configuring parameters such as radius, sector angle, and more.
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Mass Timber Member Design using S-TIMBER
In this video we will explore how to perform member design in S-TIMBER. This includes setting up section lists to consider during design, design groups to group like members together, and then how to assign the optimal sections.
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Understanding Building Vibrations Using a Simple Ruler
In this video we will examine a simple example of a ruler that undergoes free vibration. We will look at different ruler cross sections, orientations, and more to see how that can influence the dynamic properties of our model. We will also draw parallels to building structures, and learn what a ruler has in common with its…
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How to define Area Loads in S-TIMBER
In this video we will examine how to define area loads in an S-TIMBER model. This includes: * Defining Surface (Area Load) panels * Specifying Area Load Members * Configuring Span Directions * Applying Area Loads
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 10 - Load Assignment and Analysis
S-TIMBER tutorial #10 explains how to apply loads to our timber structure in the previously defined load cases needed to perform a structural analysis.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 8 - Using Folders to Organize and Manage the model
S-TIMBER tutorial # 8 shows how to setup folders that will organize the timber structure to enable faster and efficient model management.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 7 - Defining CLT Panels
S-TIMBER Tutorial #7 describes how to define 2D surfaces (panels) that can be used to represent walls, floors and more.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 6 - Section and Material Properties
S-TIMBER tutorial 6 explains how to apply timber section, and material properties to a 3D structure.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 5 - Defining Timber Beams
Part 5 of the S-TIMBER tutorial series demonstrations shows how connect our vertical columns with timber beams to form a 3D timber frame. Topics covered: * Using grids define beams, and clone across floors * Creating Beams, their section properties, offsets, and end-connectivity * Deleting Beams * Beam Sections, and…
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 4 - Defining Timber Columns
Tutorial 4 of a 13-part tutorial series explains how to layout timber members, in this case columns to the model. Using S-TIMBER grids, columns can be defined, then cloned for one or all floors.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 3 - Using Grids
S-TIMBER's grid system helps to define the model and specify unit preferences. This video shows how to set up and define a grid system. There are multiple ways to define a grid system. This tutorial shows: * grid elevation * grid spacing * grid steps * snap points * regular or irregular grids
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 2 - The S-TIMBER interface
This tutorial introduces the S-TIMBER interface, window layouts, and menu system. We show: * S-TIMBER views: Object, Frame, FEA, Physical Element * Controlling the view with zoom, pan, etc. * Timber element tools (beams, columns, panels) * Grids, dimensions * Folder view * Solver output view * Design input view * Selecting…
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 9 - Load Definitions
S-TIMBER tutorial #9 demonstrations how to apply loads to the timber frame model: * load cases * load combinations * automatic load combination generation
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 13 - Design Reports
S-TIMBER tutorial #13, the last in a timber design tutorial series, explains how to generate engineering design reports for a timber code check.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial # 12 - Design Code Checks
S-TIMBER tutorial #12 describes how to perform a design code-validation check and view the results.
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 11 - Analysis Results
S-TIMBER tutorial #11 demonstrates how to examine the structural analysis results using the post-processing tools available in S-TIMBER.
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Where can I find the S-TIMBER Settings tab in the Design Input Window
In release 2022.2 of S-TIMBER, the Design Input Settings tab has been migrated to the 'Settings' menu at the top of the screen. Previously, these were accessible under the Design Input Window, under their own tab. To make it easier for users to find these settings, they have been added to the Settings menu under…
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S-TIMBER Tutorial 1 - Introduction to Mass Timber Design
This introductory video is part of a self-paced tutorial series ideal for new to S-TIMBER users. The tutorial series walks through the steps required to model, analyze, and design a structure built from mass timber. We explain the steps required to model, analyze, and design a three-story mass timber structure built from…