Intelligent software solution in timber construction

Amid major challenges facing the construction industry, the popularity of timber construction is growing. Intelligent structural analysis programmes are available to help with the planning and execution of sophisticated timber construction projects, reducing the time and effort spent on planning and enabling precise and rapid implementation. The current specifications of the highly robust Rigips Rigidur H gypsum fibreboard are stored in the well-known and popular "Dietrich’s Horizontalstatik" software for structural calculations. This intelligent software solution also allows for the simple and reliable calculation of more extensive constructions. Additionally, the current product data for the moisture-resistant gypsum board Rigips Glasroc X can now be accessed in Horizontalstatik. This modern structural analysis programme is a useful tool for planners, engineers, timber builders, carpenters and structural engineers.

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A useful tool for planners, engineers, timber builders, carpenters and structural engineers. The current specifications of the robust Rigips Rigidur H gypsum fibreboard are stored in the proven "Dietrich’s Horizontalstatik" software for structural calculations. Photo: Dietrich's Technology GmbH

The drywall specialist offers safe, sustainable and healthy system solutions for timber construction with Rigidur H and Rigips Glasroc X. Construction projects involving these high-performance boards can be reliably and quickly calculated using the well-established Dietrich’s Horizontalstatik software.

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The intelligent software solution "Dietrich’s Horizontalstatik" makes it possible to calculate even more extensive constructions simply and reliably. Additionally, the latest product information on the moisture-resistant Rigips Glasroc X gypsum board is now available in Horizontalstatik. Photo: SAINT-GOBAIN RIGIPS GmbH

From wind loads to load flow

Modern structural analysis software can verify bracing timber board walls and beam ceilings according to Eurocode 5 in the shortest possible time. As well as considering the load-bearing capacity for vertical loads, bracing through cladding materials such as OSB or gypsum fibreboards must also be considered. HorizontalStatik allows calculations to be generated for wind loads, as well as organising and documenting load flow for building bracing. Structural analysis is performed directly on the building model. Upon completion of the process, users receive comprehensive verification reports for timber frame walls and beam ceilings.

Always up-to-date data

The database stores all product specifications for the robust Rigips Rigidur H gypsum fibreboards and the highly moisture- and mould-resistant Rigips Glasroc X for quick access. The intuitive software makes the structural analysis program particularly user-friendly. To keep the database up to date, the catalogue of included materials is regularly updated. Another advantage: for structural calculations, only the board type, thickness and fasteners need to be entered into the system — the software solution handles the "rest".

Further information at rigips.de/holzbau as well as at https://de.dietrichs.com/produkte-fuer-den-holzbau/softwareloesungen/holzbau-statik/.

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