Tony Bryer
19th April 2009, 01:10 PM
Registered users with current update cover only: You can now download SuperBeam 4.55a using the Internet > Check SDA Web Site for Updates option within your currently installed copy of SuperBeam.
Three fixes
Flitch beam long term deflection was always shown as a fail: fixed
The auto self weight for timber beams was using the BS5268 characteristic density, not the mean density which is slightly higher - fixed. If your timber data is coming from a customised file this will be rewritten to incorporate this additional figure.
If the R1 bearing type was 'None' and R2 a user note, padstone or bearing plate, the R2 bearing details were not printed - fixed
Several minor enhancements
The column width proportions on the load edit dialog have been adjusted to show more of long load entry expressions
A check is now made to ensure that the flitch beam bolt centres are a minimum of 4d from the edges of the timber and a minimum 2d from the plate edge.
If a flitch beam uses Oak TH grade members, a note is added stating that stainless steel bolts should be used.
The indicative weight of timber members is now shown next to the size.
Some additional grades have been added to the default timber file.
Three fixes
Flitch beam long term deflection was always shown as a fail: fixed
The auto self weight for timber beams was using the BS5268 characteristic density, not the mean density which is slightly higher - fixed. If your timber data is coming from a customised file this will be rewritten to incorporate this additional figure.
If the R1 bearing type was 'None' and R2 a user note, padstone or bearing plate, the R2 bearing details were not printed - fixed
Several minor enhancements
The column width proportions on the load edit dialog have been adjusted to show more of long load entry expressions
A check is now made to ensure that the flitch beam bolt centres are a minimum of 4d from the edges of the timber and a minimum 2d from the plate edge.
If a flitch beam uses Oak TH grade members, a note is added stating that stainless steel bolts should be used.
The indicative weight of timber members is now shown next to the size.
Some additional grades have been added to the default timber file.