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Tensile splice

Tension joints as steel-to-timber connections

In timber engineering, the connection between structural members has a significant influence on the load-bearing capacity and serviceability of the structure. Dowel-type metal fasteners subjected to shear, such as dowels and fitted bolts in tensile splices, can be designed using this module.

Register now! After registration, you can use Module T02 for the design of tensile splices free of charge for 10 days. During this period, all functions are available without restriction. You can perform calculations, save projects and generate reports.

Module T02

Module T02 enables the design of single-piece tensile splices with internal or external steel plate straps. Depending on the connection configuration, dowels, fitted bolts, or a combination of dowels and fitted bolts can be used.
 

FASTENERS

  • Dowels
  • Self-drilling dowels from HECO and SFS
  • Fitted bolts
     

CONNECTION TYPES

The following connection types are available:

  • Internal slotted-in steel plates, with 2 or 4 shear planes
  • External steel plates
     

VERIFICATIONS

The following verifications are performed:

  • Side and centre members: tension in the net section
  • Steel plates: tension in the net section
  • Load-bearing capacity of the fastener in the steel plate
  • Block tearing of the steel plate
  • Load-bearing capacity of the fastener in the timber member
  • Verification of withdrawal-resistant fasteners
  • Block shear failure of the timber member

Tensile splices as steel-to-timber connections

Applications

Internal steel plate
Report – internal steel plate
Internal steel plate
Report – internal steel plate
4-shear-plane connection
Report – 4-shear-plane connection
4-shear-plane connection
Report – 4-shear-plane connection
External steel plates
Report – external steel plates
Self-drilling dowels
Report – self-drilling dowels

Design basis & optimisation

The timber members and fasteners are designed in accordance with DIN EN 1995-1-1:2010-12. The steel plates are designed in accordance with DIN EN 1993-1-1:2010-12 and DIN EN 1993-1-8:2010-12, in conjunction with the applicable National Application Documents.

To minimise the required input, automatic connection optimisation is available. Only the connection type, cross-sectional dimensions and loading need to be entered. The program automatically determines the steel plate thickness, the number and diameter of the fasteners, as well as their spacing and edge distances. These values can be adjusted manually if required.

Module pricing (per month, excl. VAT)

Free

0 €
per month

Unlimited testing

You can test Module T02 Tensile Splice free of charge and without obligation.
 


3 months

15 €
per month

Project-based licence

For less frequent or special 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.