GSE™ Timber enables efficient design and analysis of light-frame wood and timber structures, adhering to National Design Specification (NDS) and CSA O86-19 standards. This versatile tool ensures compliance and precision, making it essential for engineering professionals.
This 3D frame analysis software offers intuitive modeling features, comprehensive structural analysis capabilities and powerful design tools. GSE™ Timber software is user-friendly, easy-to-use and built on a ribbon-based interface, offering a streamlined design element.
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A structural analysis and design software for professional engineers.
National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction ASD & LRFD
CSA O86 Engineering design in wood
P-Delta and Non-Linear analysis
Seismic Static, Seismic Spectral and Dynamic analysis
Design of Sawn Lumber, Glulam, SCL elements
Wood sections and extensive material libraries
Rectangular sawn lumbers
Composite sections (LVL, PSL, LSL)
Glue-Laminated timber (glulam)
Built-up sections
Open-web, engineering joists and wood panels
Guided automated material selection based on section size, species and grade
Custom sections to be defined and analyzed
Calculation of bending, compression, tension, shear, bearing and combined resistance of wood elements
Fire resistance and verification included
Complete check of deflection according to a comprehensive set of criterions
Displayed graphically on the 3D model through color representation or presented numerically in spreadsheets and reports
Automated parametric generation of the engineering model based on walls, openings, sheathing and anchor parameters
Wall outlines can be copied to generate structure faces and various stories efficiently
Possibility to create and store windows and doors openings in a library
Segmented or Perforated approach
Lateral resistances check
Lateral deflections (nail slip, anchorage slip)
Hold-Downs, Continuous rods anchorages
Design of floor diaphragms
Vibration limit state calculated for sawn lumber floor joists
Truss vibration verification
Calculation of CLT design properties
GSE™ Timber and Wood Software
3D Structural Analysis and Design Software
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Projects powered by GSE™ Software
Stantec Consulting
L2C
Canam Group
L2C
L2C
CIME Consultants
Stantec Consulting
L2C
within a single, integrated software environment
GSE™ Software – General Structural Engineering offers a significant advantage with its ability to perform multiple material designs simultaneously. This powerful feature enables structural engineers to efficiently design and analyze structures using various materials such as steel, concrete, wood, or aluminum – within a single, integrated software environment.
By integrating advanced design and analysis tools, GSE™ streamlines workflows, optimizes design time, and enhances productivity. This efficiency is critical in today’s fast-paced engineering projects, allowing for quicker turnaround times and cost-effective designs.
Mass Timber and Light-Frame Wood Structures Design (NDS and CSA O86-19)
Steel and Cold Formed Steel (AISC 360 LRFD & ASD, AISI S100-16, CSA S16, S136-16)
Reinforced Concrete, Slab and Foundation Design (ACI-318, CSA-A23.3 and ECP-203)
Aluminum Structural Analysis and Design Software (AA ADM-2020 and CSA S157)
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