TRADA Technology is holding new workshops on what it says is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the new structural timber code Eurocode 5 – connections.
“Connections pose a unique challenge for designers,” said senior structural engineer Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe. “Unlike the BS 5268 approach, where most calcultaions were tabulated, EC5 requires the designer to be competent in performing lengthy calculations to get the member sizing, fastener sizing and arrangements right.”
The workshops, to be held on June 24 and October 19, are aimed at engineers, who ideally, but not necessarily, have experience of timber structure design.
The cost is £199+VAT for TRADA members, and £259+VAT for non-members. The latter includes two months’ free access to TRADA’s new EC5 connections software.
Although not essential, TRADA says delegates may wish first to attend an introductory workshop to understand the performance of timber structures. These will be held on May 25 and September 28.
To book contact Nicola Cannings, tel: 01494 569 642 or email ncannings@trada.co.uk.
