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Dovetail joint

Design of primary-to-secondary beam connections

Traditional carpentry joints have regained importance in modern timber construction. Modern woodworking machines make the economical production of these connections possible. As a pure timber-to-timber connection, the dovetail joint meets high aesthetic requirements and is easy to assemble.

Module T01

The Dovetail Joint Module enables the design of primary-to-secondary beam connections as timber-to-timber joints in accordance with German technical approval Z-9.1-649, based on DIN 1052:2008-12 or DIN EN 1995-1-1:2010-12 in conjunction with the applicable National Application Documents.
 

CONNECTION TYPES

Single-sided and double-sided connections are available in straight, inclined and sloping configurations.
 

LOADING

Following the publication of the revised approval dated 18 June 2018, loads may be applied both in the insertion direction and perpendicular to the insertion direction.


FAST & FLEXIBLE

To help you reach the required solution quickly, automatic connection optimisation is available. For individual adjustments, an expert mode is also provided.

Dovetail joint

Applications

One-sided connection
Report – one-sided connection
Inclined connection
Report – inclined connection
Sloping connection
Report – sloping connection
Sloping + inclined
Report – sloping + inclined
Double-sided connection
Report – double-sided connection
Double-sided inclined
Report – double-sided inclined
Double-sided sloping
Report – double-sided sloping
Double-sided slope+incline
Report – slope + incline, both sides

Design basis & optimisation

Design connection geometries covered by approval Z-9.1-649.
The geometry and application limits are checked continuously while the input values are entered.

Dovetail joints according to approval Z-9.1-649 may be used as timber connections in load-bearing timber structures designed in accordance with DIN 1052:2008-12 or DIN EN 1995-1-1:2010-12 in conjunction with the applicable National Application Documents. Automatic connection optimisation enables you to obtain suitable results quickly with minimal input. In addition, expert mode allows all input values to be adjusted manually.

Module pricing (per month, excl. VAT)

Free

0 €
per month

Test without restrictions

You can test Module T01 Dovetail Joint free of charge and without obligation. Send us an email and we will provide you with test access.


3 months

15 €
per month

Project-based licence

For less frequent design tasks, our modules can also be licensed for a short period.

 


12 months

5 €
per month

Available at any time

The ideal package for your daily work. Our 12-month subscription gives you flexible access at an attractive price.