NDS 2005 (related software)
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- WoodWorks Sizer - WoodWorks Sizer enables one to size beams, joists, columns and wall studs to meet the CSA O86-01 Standard (Candadian version) or 2005 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction (US Version).
It has the following features:
- Specify dead, live, snow and wind loads
- Automatically pattern loads
- Generate a materials take-off summary based on your design
- Design for point, line, area, triangular, and trapezoidal loads simultaneously
- Automatically check all load combinations as per [CAN: NBCC 1995] [USA: IBC 2003, ASCE 7-02, UBC 1997]
- Analyze the critical load cases for reactions at supports, shear, bending, and deflection
- Generate detailed analysis reports and diagrams
- Generate a list of acceptable sections for dimension lumber, heavy timbers, glulam, LVL, PSL, or I-joists
- Use the Materials Database editor to customize the software to your needs
