Software Toolbox

Welcome to the TRADA software toolbox area.

This area of the site gives you access to a collection of tools to perform repetitive design tasks accurately and efficiently. TRADA Members can download the Lite versions of these programs free of charge. Note: the Lite versions do not include a reporting (print) facility.

All programs require Microsoft Windows(TM).

Use of the software toolbox is subject to our Software Toolbox Terms and Conditions. Please read them. If you do not agree to them then please do not use the software toolbox.

Subject: Structural and engineered timber>Timber engineering design

TRADA Timber Sizer (Lite version 2.01)

This design tool will enable you quickly to select a suitable cross-section for any of the solid timber members covered by BS5268: Part 7 for use in Service Class 1 or 2. Timber strength classes from C14 to D70 may be selected. Covers: Domestic floor joists Joists for flat roofs Ceiling joists Binders supporting ceiling joists Rafters Purlins supporting rafters Purlins supporting sheeting or decking The procedures used are in accordance with BS5268: Part 2: 2002, BS5268: Part 7: 1989 and BS6399: Part 3: 1988.

TRADA Nail, Screw, Bolt & Dowel Connection Designer (Lite version 2.04)

This design tool calculates the resistance to lateral and axial loads of timber-to-timber, plywood-to-timber or steel-to-timber connections made with nails, wood screws, bolts or dowels inserted at right-angles to the grain. Timber types include solid timber, glulam and structural timber composites. The design tool calculates permissible loads to BS5268: Part 2: 2002 and design loads to Eurocode 5: Part 1.1: 1994

TRADA Coach Screw Connection Designer (Lite version 2.1)

This design tool calculates the resistance to lateral and axial loads of two-member joints made with coach screws inserted at right-angles to the grain. Solid timber, glulam or a structural timber composite may be selected for either member, also steel or plywood for the headside member. The design tool calculates permissible loads to BS5268: Part 2: 2002 and design loads to Eurocode 5: Part 1.1: 1994

TRADA Flitch Beam Designer (Lite version 1.0)

This software enables you to design three member single-span simply supported flitch beams using BS 5268-2 and BS 5950-1. It caters for up to six loads applied equally to both timber members; these can be point loads or full- or partial-length UDLs, each with its own load duration. It allows for creep which results in increased bending stresses in the steel, that can be critical. You can select any grade of softwood or hardwood listed in BS 5268-2 and the structural timber composites LVL, PSL and LSL. The Lite version produces a bolting diagram which can be viewed on sceen.

Software Toolbox Demo Version

Four key software tools - TRADA Coach Screw Connection Designer, TRADA Nail, screw, bolt and dowel Connector Designer, TRADA Timber Sizer and TRADA Flitch Beam Designer - are now available in demo format complete with an uninstall facility. Coach Screw Connection Designer verifies the shear and withdrawal capacity of coach screws and calculates spacing and distances. Nail, screw, bolt and dowel Connector Designer does the same job for the other dowel-like connectors. Timber Sizer selects sizes for roof, ceiling and floor members in domestic applications. Flitch Beam Designer enables the design of three member single-span supported flitch beams. This version allows a trial of the 4 programs prior to purchasing the full software package. Free technical support is available via the TRADA advisory helpline. Download file size 3.3 MB Provided in compressed ZIP format (requires an unzipping utility. For a free evaluation of WinZip visit www.winzip.com) PDF files are included in some programs. Acrobat reader is required to view these. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Software Toolbox Single User Full Version v2006-1

Four key software tools - TRADA Coach Screw Connection Designer, TRADA Nail, screw, bolt and dowel Connector Designer, TRADA Timber Sizer and TRADA Flitch Beam Designer - are now available with printable reports. The Single User licence permits use on one computer only. Coach Screw Connection Designer verifies the shear and withdrawal capacity of coach screws and calculates spacing and distances. Nail, screw, bolt and dowel Connector Designer does the same job for the other dowel-like connectors. Timber Sizer selects sizes for roof, ceiling and floor members in domestic applications. Flitch Beam Designer enables the design of three member single-span supported flitch beams. The printed reports include company details, a summary of the data entered and a summary of results ready for submission to clients and controlling authorities, saving the designer considerable time and effort. Free technical support is available via the TRADA advisory helpline. The licence includes free upgrades for 12 months, and the annual renewal fee costs £106.93 (£91.00 exc. VAT), or for TRADA members £24.68 (£21.00 exc. VAT) per year thereafter. Download file size 3.6 MB Provided in compressed ZIP format (requires an unzipping utility. For a free evaluation of WinZip visit www.winzip.com) PDF files are included in some programs. Acrobat reader is required to view these. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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Software Toolbox Multi User Full Version v2006-1

Four key software tools -TRADA Coach Screw Connection Designer, TRADA Nail, screw, bolt and dowel Connector Designer, TRADA Timber Sizer and TRADA Flitch Beam Designer - are now available with printable reports. The Multi User licence permits use on an unlimited number of computers on one site only. Coach Screw Connection Designer verifies the shear and withdrawal capacity of coach screws and calculates spacing and distances. Nail, screw, bolt and dowel Connector Designer does the same job for the other dowel-like connectors. Timber Sizer selects sizes for roof, ceiling and floor members in domestic applications. Flitch Beam Designer enables the design of three member single-span supported flitch beams. The printed reports include company details, a summary of the data entered and a summary of results ready for submission to clients and controlling authorities, saving the designer considerable time and effort. Free technical support is available via the TRADA advisory helpline. The licence includes free upgrades for 12 months, and the annual renewal fee costs £320.78 (£273.00 exc. VAT), or for TRADA members £74.03 (£63.00 exc. VAT) per year thereafter. Download file size 3.6 MB Provided in compressed ZIP format (requires an unzipping utility. For a free evaluation of WinZip visit www.winzip.com) PDF files are included in some programs. Acrobat reader is required to view these. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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