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In an exciting development for the timber engineering community, CLT Toolbox, has introduced 17 new dowel calculators. Over the past six months, a dedicated team has been meticulously working to...

Introduction Reference: Timber Design Handbook and AS 1720.1: 2010 (CL 4.4.4.3) Connections can be the most critical elements in some structures, representing significant construction costs and design effort. In large...

"Timber Unlimited is thrilled to partner with CLT Toolbox to offer parts of this advanced software for free to New Zealand industry. With the release of the new Timber Structures...

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) has revolutionized modern construction with its strength, versatility, and sustainability. To ensure the efficient design of CLT structures, several analytical methods have been developed. In this post,...

Standardization system in Europe The standardization system in Europe is based on the national pillars, which are the National Standardization Bodies or the members of CEN. It is the responsibility...

Understanding the Challenge CLT consists of multiple layers of timber stacked in alternating directions. The grains run parallel to their length, providing excellent structural integrity against forces parallel to the...

Mass timber buildings incorporate a diverse array of fastening systems, including screws, nails, bolts, and staples. Screws are gaining favor due to their significant engineering and architectural benefits. With the...

Timber failures can be a critical concern in mass timber connection. In the field of mass timber construction, the complicated nature of forces within timber connections presents a complex challenge...

In the world of mass timber design, the Stability Factor (k12)  plays a central and coordinating role in ensuring structural integrity in slender bending and axial compression members. As we...