Tekla Tedds 2020 Engineering Library - USA

Tekla Tedds 2020

Engineering Library
USA

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Table of Contents
2D analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Anchor bolt design (ACI318) ............................................................................................................................... 7

Beam analysis ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Batch design ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Bearing pressures for rectangular footings with biaxial uplift ............................................................................ 11

Bolt group analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Cold-formed steel joist design (AISI) ................................................................................................................. 14

Cold-formed steel wall design (AISI).................................................................................................................. 15

Column base plate design (AISC360) ................................................................................................................. 16

Column load chase down .................................................................................................................................. 18

Composite beam design (AISC360) ................................................................................................................... 19

Cut and fill ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Dead loading .................................................................................................................................................... 22

Flagpole embedment (IBC) ............................................................................................................................... 23

Footing analysis and design (ACI318) ................................................................................................................ 24

Gabion retaining wall analysis and design (ASCE) .............................................................................................. 26

Masonry column design (TMS/MSJC) ................................................................................................................ 27

Masonry lintel analysis & design (TMS/MSJC) ................................................................................................... 28

Masonry wall panel design (TMS/MSJC)............................................................................................................ 29

Pile analysis (FHWA) ......................................................................................................................................... 31

Pile group analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 33

RC 2D analysis & design (ACI318) RC beam analysis & design (ACI318) RC beam design (ACI318) ...................... 34

RC column design (ACI318) ............................................................................................................................... 36

RC corbel design (ACI318) ................................................................................................................................. 38

RC one way slab design (ACI318) ...................................................................................................................... 39

RC two-way slab design (ACI318) ...................................................................................................................... 40

RC pile cap design (ACI318)............................................................................................................................... 41

RC shear wall design (ACI318) ........................................................................................................................... 44

RC wall design (ACI318) .................................................................................................................................... 45

Retaining wall analysis & design (ACI318/TMS/MSJC) ....................................................................................... 46

Rigid diaphragm force distribution .................................................................................................................... 48

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Horizontal and vertical roadway setting out...................................................................................................... 50

Section properties calculator ............................................................................................................................ 51

Seismic forces (ASCE7) ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Seismic forces (UBC) ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Slab on ground (ACI360R) ................................................................................................................................. 55

Slope stability - slip circle analysis..................................................................................................................... 57

Snow loading (ASCE7) ....................................................................................................................................... 58

Steel 2D analysis & design (AISC360) Steel member analysis & design (AISC360) Steel member design (AISC360)
......................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Steel beam analysis & design (AISC360) ............................................................................................................ 61

Steel column design (AISC360).......................................................................................................................... 62

Steel joist design (SJI) ....................................................................................................................................... 63

Steel sheet piling design ................................................................................................................................... 64

Storm water drainage ....................................................................................................................................... 66

Tilt-up wall panel design (ACI318) ..................................................................................................................... 67

Wall load chase down ....................................................................................................................................... 69

Wind loading (ASCE7) ....................................................................................................................................... 70

Wind loading (ASCE7-05) .................................................................................................................................. 72

Wind loading (ASCE7-02) .................................................................................................................................. 73

Structural wood, structural composite lumber, glued laminated timber and flitch member analysis & design
(NDS) ................................................................................................................................................................ 74

Wood 2D analysis & design (NDS) Wood member analysis & design (NDS) Wood member design (NDS) .......... 76

Wood connection (NDS) ................................................................................................................................... 79

Wood ledger design (NDS) ................................................................................................................................ 81

Wood shear wall design (NDS) .......................................................................................................................... 83

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2D analysis
Tedds calculation version 1.0.30

Scope
· Calculation for linear static 2D analysis:

o Model 2D frames with unlimited nodes and elements

o View model geometry, loading and results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

o Output node results for total base reactions, reactions and node deflections

o Output member or element results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

General notes
To create an analysis model you must define a series of nodes in 2D co-ordinate space that are connected by elements
with appropriate material and section properties.

Start by entering the nodes, materials, sections and elements that define the geometry of your model. Then define your
load case(s) and loading as required. When your model geometry and loading is complete you can select the Results tab
to view all of the calculated results for the node deflections, base reactions and reactions as well as the
element/member results for axial forces, shear forces, moments and deflections.

Contiguous analysis elements can be grouped to represent the physical design members which provide several key
benefits:

· Loads can be applied on a per member basis rather than by individual analysis elements.

· Pattern load combinations can be used to pattern load the continuous beams in a model.

· Results are appropriate for design calculation as they will show max/min forces on a member by member basis.

When editing values in a grid you must commit your changes for the entire row being edited by pressing Ctrl + Enter
(Commit row) or just Enter (Commit row and start editing next row), by clicking on another row, or by switching to
another tab. To cancel changes to the current row press the escape key.

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You can edit multiple cells at the same time by selecting all of the cells you want to edit. Click in the first cell and then
drag the mouse to select the range of cells you want to edit. Type a new value and press Enter and all the selected cells
will be updated. You can also select cells that are not in a continuous range by pressing the 'Ctrl' key whilst clicking on
each cell.

To sort a column in ascending order click on the column header, click again to sort in descending order.

Note: If you edit a value for the currently sorted column then the row you're editing may move in the list as a result of
the modified value changing in the sort order.

By sorting columns and editing multiple cells at the same time it is possible to amend a model very quickly for example to
move all the nodes in a single column in one go.

If a numerical value is entered it is assumed to be in the units defined for that column or cell. You can also enter values in
alternative units by simply including the unit, for example you can enter "500 mm" or "8 in" for a length.

Expression editing allows you to enter math expressions, to enter an expression simply type an '=' character followed by
the expression:

· '=1 ft + 6 in' would assign 1.5 ft

· '=L' would assign the value of the variable 'L'

If your expression starts with an operator then the current value will be automatically prefixed to the expression:

· '=+1' would add 1 to the current value.

· '=-2' would subtract 2 from the current value

· '=*2' would multiply the current value by 2

· '=+500 mm' would add 500 mm to the current value

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Anchor bolt design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 2.1.02

Scope
· Checks the following tensile and shear failure modes for embedded anchors

o Steel strength of anchor in tension

o Concrete breakout strength of anchor in tension

o Pullout strength of anchor in tension

o Concrete side face blowout strength of anchor in tension

o Steel strength of anchor in shear

o Concrete breakout strength of anchor in shear

o Concrete pry-out strength of anchor in shear

o Interaction of tensile and shear forces

· Watch a demo on YouTube

15 kips

A A

10.0 2 × 10.0 10.0 40.00

Plan on foundation Section A-A

References
· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14) and Commentary (ACI318R-14).

· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11) and Commentary (ACI318R-11).

· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) and Commentary (ACI318R-08) incorporating
ERRATA dated July 26th 2010.

· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary (ACI318R-05).

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Beam analysis
Tedds calculation version 2.0.03

Scope
· Calculation for the linear static analysis of single span or continuous span beams:

o Model beams with an unlimited number of spans

o View model geometry, loading and results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

o Output node results for total base reactions, reactions and node deflections

o Output member results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

General notes
This calculation uses a customised version of the 2D analysis calculation which simplifies the user interface so that only a
single span or continuous span beam can be defined. Refer to the 2D analysis calculation notes for detailed
documentation and revision history.

Nodes
The user interface tab for defining nodes is hidden, all geometry information is entered on the Geometry tab.

Elements
The user interface tab for defining elements is hidden, all geometry information is entered on the Geometry tab.

Design Members
The user interface tab for defining design members is hidden, a single design member will be automatically created to
include all spans in the beam.

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Batch design
Version 1.0.10

Scope
· Excel workbook which allows for the batch design of any Tedds calculation. Input for multiple design cases can be
entered into the spread sheet which when calculated will run each individual design case using the Tedds
calculation specified. You can choose to interact with the calculations normal user interface or for some
calculations you can choose to hide the user interface.

· Working examples are included for the following calculations:

o Bearing pressures for rectangular footings (SI and US units)

o Precast concrete beam design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete bearing design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete column design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete half-joint design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete stair design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete wall design (EN1992)
o RC beam design (EN1992)
o RC beam design (ACI318)
o RC beam design (AS3600)
o RC beam torsion design (EN1992)
o RC column design (EN1992)
o RC pile cap design (ACI318)
o RC nib design (EN1992)
o RC stair design (EN1992)
o Rolling load analysis (SI and US units)
o Steel member design (EN1993)
o Steel member design (AISC360)
o Steel member design (AS4100)
o Steel member fire resistance design (EN1993)
o Steel simple connection design (EN1993)
o Timber member design (EN1995)
o Wood member design (NDS)

· Video demonstrations

o Introduction to batch design

o Batch design of RC beams (ACI318)

Lx Ly Pz ex ey qmax BearingPercentage
mm mm kN mm mm kN/m^(2) %
2000 2000 150 600 550 312.50 36.00
2500 2000 150 600 550 192.98 46.58
3000 2000 150 600 550 139.03 52.59
2000 2500 150 600 550 201.94 44.13
2000 3000 150 600 550 146.94 48.87

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General notes
· The Tedds batch design Excel workbook can be used to batch design any Tedds calculation.

· The workbook contains digitally signed macros which are essential for the batch design process, therefore you
may encounter security warnings in Excel when opening it.

· To determine the input and output variables used in a specific calculation consider the following:

o Read the calculation notes.

o Some calculations will include dedicated documentation of the key input and output variables
used. Using the library access system, open the calculation index and browse to the folder of
the calculation you're interested in and open the "Components" item. If the calculation has
dedicated variable documentation it will be listed beneath the calculation notes item.
o Start the calculation and read through the user interface, some calculations include the names
of the variables used for each input in the user interface.

o Finish the calculation and read through the output, the majority of the input and output
variables will be documented in the full output.
o Finish the calculation and read through the variables listed in the Variable Manager.
· When you want to start batch designing a calculation begin the learning process by starting in Tedds for Word,
assign the input variables you want to pre-define directly in the Word document immediately before the call to
the calculation. Immediately following the calculation insert expressions which query the results you are
interested in. Once you have used this technique to create a working Tedds for Word document then apply the
same principal using the batch design spreadsheet.

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Bearing pressures for rectangular footings with biaxial uplift

Tedds calculation version 1.0.04

Scope
· Calculation which determines the maximum bearing pressure acting on a rectangular footing.

· The calculation also calculates the bearing pressure under each corner of the footing, the percentage of the footing
area acting in bearing and the location of the line of zero pressure.

· The calculation also generates a sketch showing the arrangement of the footing indicating the position of the
resultant, the bearing pressure at the corners and the line of zero pressure if appropriate.

Lx/3 Lx/3 Lx/3

1 2 1 Ly/4
Ly/3

3 3 Ly/4
Ly/3 2 4 2 Ly
3 3 Ly/4

Ly/3
1 2 1 Ly/4

Lx/4 Lx/4 Lx/4 Lx/4

Lx

Figure 1. Numbers represent the number of footing corners acting in bearing

when centroid of applied load is located within that zone.

General notes
· The calculation determines the number of footing corners acting in bearing given the eccentricity of the resultant
reaction.

· For footings with either one or all of the corners acting in bearing the bearing pressures at each corner are
determined using standard equations.

· For footings with either two or three corners acting in bearing the calculation uses an iterative process whereby the
position of the line of zero pressure is assumed. The eccentricity of the reaction resulting from the assumed line of
zero pressure is determined and compared to the actual eccentricity, based on this the line of zero pressure is
amended and the process is repeated. This process is repeated until the eccentricities coincide and a solution is
found.

· As an option the calculation will also determine the effective bearing pressure assuming that the reaction is carried
uniformly by an assumed equivalent rectangular base centred on the eccentricity of the base reaction.

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· As part of the output a bearing pressure diagram is generated. In this diagram the bearing area is shaded grey, the
bearing pressures at the corners of the footing are indicated and dimensions between the corners of the footing and
line of zero pressure are shown.

References
· 'Bearing Pressures for Rectangular Footings with Biaxial Uplift' by Kenneth E. Wilson, published in the Journal of
Bridge Engineering, Vol.2, No.1, February 1997.

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Bolt group analysis

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· Calculates the shear force distribution across a group of bolts from an applied vertical and horizontal load.

Center of gravity of bolt group (Xc, Yc) Point of load application (X, Y)

Px

Py
Sy

dy

dx Sx

Origin (0, 0)

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Cold-formed steel joist design (AISI)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· This calculation can be used to design standard cold-formed steel floor joists and ceiling joists under uniform, dead
and live loads. Allowable spans are determined in accordance with the product technical guide of the Steel Stud
Manufacturers Associations (SSMA).

General notes
· Calculation performs a design check with user inputs for span, loading and deflection requirements and checks that
the criteria are met by the selected section using allowable strength design (ASD) method.

· Actual deflection values and bridging requirements are also determined.

References
· SSMA product technical guide in accordance with AISI S100-07 as referenced by International Building Code (IBC)
2009/2012.

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Cold-formed steel wall design (AISI)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· This calculation can be used to design standard cold-formed steel framed walls under uniform loading. Walls can be
checked for lateral only or combined lateral and axial loads in accordance with the product technical guide of the
Steel Stud Manufacturers Associations (SSMA).

General notes
· Check performances can be done over non-load bearing interior wall, curtain wall of single or double span and
bearing wall.

· Check performances are optionally wall height, axial load and deflection check.

· For each check that is performed the calculations determine whether the design passes or fails.

· Wall height checks - checks the maximum height as per the stud section, stud spacing, lateral pressure and deflection
ratio inputs in accordance with SSMA product guide.

· Axial load checks - checks the allowable axial load for bearing wall as per the stud section, stud spacing, lateral load
and wall height inputs in accordance with SSMA product guide.

· Span/deflection ratio - the basic span/deflection ratio is considered. A maximum ratio is then calculated and checked
against the allowable ratio for bearing wall type.

· Results can be output for all load cases, critical load cases, or any set of selected load cases.

References
· SSMA product technical guide in accordance with AISI S100-07 as referenced by International Building Code (IBC)
2009/2012.

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Column base plate design (AISC360)

Tedds calculation version 2.1.02

Scope
· The base plate section of the calculation checks the design of a column base plate thickness, section to base welding
and shear lugs where appropriate in accordance with the LRFD or ASD methods.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

· The anchor bolt calculation checks the following tensile and shear failure modes for embedded anchors:

o Steel strength of anchor in tension (D.5.1)

o Concrete breakout strength of anchor in tension (D.5.2)

o Pullout strength of anchor in tension (D.5.3)

o Concrete side face blowout strength of anchor in tension (D.5.4)

o Steel strength of anchor in shear (D.6.1)

o Concrete breakout strength of anchor in shear (D.6.2)

o Concrete pry-out strength of anchor in shear (D.6.3)

o Interaction of tensile and shear forces (D.7)

General notes
· The calculation allows the analysis of the base plate bending to be based on I, channel, square hollow, rectangular
hollow and circular hollow sections.

References
· AISC Steel Construction Manual, 15th Edition 2016, First printing.

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· AISC Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition 2010.

· AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition (5th Printing) 2005.

· AISC Steel Design Guide 1 – Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design, Second Printing.

· ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary (ACI318R-05) Appendix D

· ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) and Commentary (ACI318R-08) incorporating
ERRATA dated July 26th 2010 Appendix D.

· ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11) and Commentary (ACI318R-11).

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Column load chase down

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· Calculates the factored and unfactored design loads on the foundation under the columns in consideration for a
multi-storey building, based on the loading from the floors above the column on each level, and allowing for load
reduction under BOCA, SBCCI, UBC and ASCE codes.

· These calculations also calculate the factored column design load at each level of the building, again based on the
loading from the floors above the column on each level.

· The calculations cover internal, edge and corner columns.

Y1 Internal column

Y1 / 2

Corner column Edge column

X1 / 2 X1

General notes
· The calculations produce factored and unfactored design loads for the column(s) at each level, including load
reduction allowed under the various codes.

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Composite beam design (AISC360)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.15

Scope
· Calculations are performed for the design of simply supported primary or secondary composite internal beams with
perpendicular or parallel decking for load and resistance factor design (LRFD) or allowable strength design (ASD).

Primary
Beam b
1

Secondary Beam
for design

b
2

PLAN

CROSS SECTION

General notes
· Primary beams can be loaded with up to 3 sets of point loads and a series of beam loads. Secondary beams can be
loaded with a series of slab area loads.

· Uniform and non-uniform shear connector arrangements are allowed for.

· Checks include for both construction stage design checks, including and composite stage checks with additional
deflection calculations.

· Calculation determines construction stage dead load deflection and allows pre-camber to be specified based on this
deflection.

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References
· ANSI/AISC 360-16 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

· ANSI/AISC 360-10 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

· ANSI/AISC 360-05 - Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

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Cut and fill

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· Determines the area of cut and fill of cross sections where existing and proposed profiles are specified. If more than
one cross section is present and all the cross sections are valid, a quantity distribution table is calculated to determine
the cumulative cut or fill volume.

General notes
· There are several ways the coordinate data for the existing and proposed profiles can be input within the calculation.

o Inputting the coordinates within the user interface

o Importing from a text file

o Defining a template

· Coordinates can be entered using the user interface where a sketch will be produced detailing the profile as the
coordinates are input. The calculation will determine the cut and fill areas when the first and last x coordinates of the
existing and proposed profiles match. The levels of these matching coordinates do not have to be the same so a
retaining wall or similar can be taken in to account.

· Profiles can be imported from a text file which must be written in the correct format. The cut and fill areas will be
calculated when the chainages and the proposed and existing cross sections exist. The first and last x coordinates of
the existing and proposed profiles must match in order for the areas to be calculated.

· A predefined template can be used for the proposed profiles which can be used in conjunction with the input or
import methods for the existing profiles as described above. The predefined templates comprise a typical single
carriageway, a typical dual carriageway, a cutting/embankment or a trench. The dimensions, levels and an x offset
relative to the template centreline can be specified. Each template except the trench has a slope to each side in
which the gradient of this slope is specified. These slopes are then used to determine an intersection point with the
existing profiles. It should be noted that the calculation will determine if the slope is required to be positive or
negative and only a positive gradient is needed. If the coordinate limits of the existing profile lie within the main
template (not including the slopes) the section is deemed to be invalid and the areas will not be calculated.

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Dead loading
Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Calculates the unfactored dead loads of a series of composite constructions.

General notes
· The composite constructions are intended to represent the various floor, wall and roof components of a building or
structure.

· When using SI units the calculation includes a data list of typical material densities as well as a datalist based on
Tables A.1 to A.12 from annex A of Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-
weight, imposed loads for buildings.

· When using US units the calculation includes a data list of typical material specific weights.

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Flagpole embedment (IBC)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.01

Scope
· Calculates the actual soil lateral pressure and required depth for a flagpole footing.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

General notes
· Since applied top moment generates lateral soil pressure that usually govern the design these footing typically have
depth/width ratio of 2:1 and greater.

· Cases with and without lateral restraint at the ground surface are considered. Evaluation of actual and allowable
pressure is in accordance with IBC clauses.

References
· International Building Code (IBC 2018, IBC 2015, IBC 2012, IBC 2009 and IBC 2006)

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Footing analysis and design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 3.2.09

Scope
· Calculation which checks the analysis and design or analysis only of a pad or strip footing (isolated or combined) in
reinforced concrete.

· The footing may be subject to vertical loads (Dead, Live, Roof live, Rain, Snow, Wind and Seismic), horizontal loads
and moments (Dead, Live, Wind and Seismic) applied at the base of the columns and walls. It may also be subject to
surcharge loads applied as area loads directly to the top of the footing.

· Predefined load combinations are provided for the following codes:

o Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-10)

o Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-05)

o International Building Code (IBC 2015)

o International Building Code (IBC 2012)

o International Building Code (IBC 2009)

o International Building Code (IBC 2006)

· The analysis calculations check the stability of the base with regard to uplift, sliding and overturning as well as
checking the maximum base pressures.

· The design calculations check the footing in flexure, plane shear and punching shear as appropriate.

Pad footing example Strip footing example

General notes
· Allowable bearing pressures may be entered as gross or net values.

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· Allowable stress design load combinations are used for soil bearing pressure and stability checks. Strength design
load combinations are used for design of the concrete footing.

· Critical design section are located as follows: Ultimate moment; face of concrete column or wall, halfway between
center and face of masonry wall. One-way shear; d from face of column or wall. Two-way shear; perimeter d/2 from
face of column.

References
· American Concrete Institute – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11) incorporating Errata
as of August 8, 2014.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating Errata
as of August 8, 2014.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) incorporating Errata
as of April 10, 2012.

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Gabion retaining wall analysis and design (ASCE)

Tedds calculation version 2.0.01

Scope
· Checks the stability of a gabion retaining wall against sliding and overturning, and determines the maximum and
minimum base pressures beneath the wall.

General notes
· In contrast to traditional retaining wall design an alternative approach can be used which utilizes a strength
mobilization ‘M’ which allows calculation of greater-than-active earth pressures. A value of 0.667 is recommended in
the ASCE 'Retaining and flood walls' publication to estimate at-rest pressures. The user should ensure that they select
a value of M that is suitable for the requirements of the design. If this method is used the factors of safety should be
set to 1.0, if the traditional method is used the mobilization factor should be set to 1.0 and the factors of safety set
correspondingly.

· The soil surface to the rear of the wall may be inclined at an angle b.

References
· ASCE - Technical engineering and design guides as adopted from the US Army Corps of Engineers No4 (1994)

· The Joint Departments of the Army and Air Force, USA, - Technical Manual TM 5-818-1/AFM 88-3, Soils and Geology
Procedures for Foundation Design of Buildings and Other Structures (Except Hydraulic Structures)

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Masonry column design (TMS/MSJC)

Tedds calculation version 1.1.01

Scope
· Calculates the capacity of masonry columns against defined axial, shear, and single axis bending loads.

· The calculation includes designs in accordance with both the allowable stress design (ASD) and strength design (STR)
methods.

General notes
· Loads can be entered in two ways. Combined design loads may be input directly or individual loads for each load
type may be entered and loads will be combined per the selected code (ASCE 7 or IBC) and load case(s).

· Results can be output for all load cases, critical load cases, or any set of selected load cases.

References
· Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602-16, TMS MSJC-13, TMS MSJC-11,
TMS MSJC-08 and TMS MSJC-05)

· International Building Code (IBC 2018, IBC 2015, IBC 2012, IBC 2009 and IBC 2006)

· Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE7-16, ASCE7-10 and ASCE7-
05)

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Masonry lintel analysis & design (TMS/MSJC)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.02

Scope
· The analysis and design calculation determines wall dead load on a masonry lintel (with arching action option),
performs the beam analysis, and checks the design of a lintel for bending, shear, and deflection code requirements.

· The design only calculation checks the design of a masonry lintel for bending and shear code requirements for given
lintel loads.

General notes
· This calculation includes designs in accordance with both the allowable stress design (ASD) and strength design (STR)
methods, for concrete or clay masonry.

· A series of warnings are provided throughout the calculation. Warnings are intended to draw attention to specific
conditions, but will not prevent the calculation from running. Warnings may be included or excluded from the output
as selected.

References
· Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602-16, TMS MSJC-13, TMS MSJC-11,
TMS MSJC-08 and TMS MSJC-05)

· National Concrete Masonry Association TEK 17-1C: Allowable Stress Design of Concrete Masonry Lintels

· National Concrete Masonry Association TEK 17-1D: Allowable Stress Design of Concrete Masonry Lintels

· The Brick Industry Technical Note 17B: Reinforced Brick Masonry Beams

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Masonry wall panel design (TMS/MSJC)

Tedds calculation version 2.2.06

Scope
· Calculates the capacity of concrete and clay masonry wall panels of single-wythe construction featuring solid or
hollow masonry. Hollow masonry can be grouted and may include vertical and horizontal reinforcement. The panels
may be subject to a variety of loading conditions in plane and out of plane. These include vertical dead, live and roof
loads including vertical wind loads from roof. Lateral loads (seismic or wind) can be defined with shear and moment
loads at the top of the wall for in plane design or pressures on the height of the wall and parapet for out of plane
loading. A range of predefined load combinations can be selected.

· The calculation includes designs in accordance with both the allowable stress design (ASD) and strength design (STR)
methods.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

General notes
· Where applicable the calculation will output results for two load cases, the load case resulting in the worst utilization
for bending and axial load checks and the load case resulting in the worst utilization for shear checks. Other results
will be output in a list format with the utilization given for each selected load combination.

References
· Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602-16, TMS MSJC-13, TMS MSJC-11,
TMS MSJC-08 and TMS MSJC-05)

· Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7-16, ASCE/SEI 7-10 and ASCE/SEI 7-05)

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· International Building Code (IBC 2018, IBC 2015, IBC 2012, IBC 2009 and IBC 2006)

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Pile analysis (FHWA)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.05

Scope
· Static analysis of the resistance capacity of single piles, driven or drilled, in multiple geomaterial strata. Analysis to
load and resistance factor design (LRFD) or allowable stress design (ASD) methods are available.

· Steel, concrete, or timber piles can be analyzed for axial loads, uplift axial loads, and lateral loads.

· This calculation should only be used for preliminary evaluation, it should not be used for final design. Please refer to
the assumptions and limitations below for details.

· Video demonstration

General notes
· Service level loads should be entered for ASD method and lateral deflection calculation. Factored loads should be
entered for LRFD method. Appropriate load factors and phi factors can vary depending on pile installation methods,
geomaterial investigation methods, and load types. Ensure that load and phi factors are applied appropriately.

· Multiple geomaterial strata may be defined. Calculation assumes that friction and bearing values for each stratum are
valid for the entire strata depth.

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· Geomaterial may be defined as cohesive soil, cohesionless soil, or rock. Calculation of axial resistance capacity is
capable of analyzing multiple strata of different geomaterial types. See below for limitation on geomaterial
definitions for lateral analysis.

· Additional information required for lateral analysis are defined in the ‘Lateral Analysis’ dialog. Lateral capacity and
deflection are determined according to Broms’ Method (per FHWA-HI_97-013). See below for limitations of Brohm’s
Method.

· As applicable, information and references are provided for IBC requirements. In most cases, these specific conditions
are not checked by the calculation but just provided as information. Steel H-pile dimensional limits are applied per
IBC.

· Plugging action may be assumed for steel piles. Steel pipes and tubes can be defines as closed or open ended.

References
· FHWA HI 97-013 – Design and Construction of Driven Pile Foundations, Workshop Manual – Volume 1

· FHWA-NHI-10-016 – Drilled Shafts: Construction Procedures and LRFD Design Methods

· International Building Code (IBC 2018, IBC 2015, IBC 2012, and IBC 2009)

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Pile group analysis

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculates the reactions of a series of piles subject to one or more loads assuming distribution through a rigid pile
cap.

General notes
· If required, the pile cap self weight should be added manually as an additional load applied through the centroid of
the pile cap.

· The calculation adopts the following procedure:-

o 1. Calculates the centroid and total value of all applied loads. Take moments about the origin in the x and
y directions and divide the resultant moment values by the total load to get the coordinates of the
centroid.

o 2. Express all pile reactions in terms of the reaction of the first pile P1 plus a rate of increase in the X-
direction, rateX and a rate of increase in the Y-direction, rateY.

o 3. Take moments about the resultant load in both the X and Y direction, expressing the results in terms of
P1, rate X and rateY – eqn.1 and eqn.2.

o 4. Sum all the pile reactions in terms of P1, rateX and rateY and equate them to the total load. Express P1
in terms of rateX and rateY – eqn.3.

o 5. Substitute eqn.3 into eqn.1 and express rateX in terms of rateY – eqn.4.

o 6. Substitute eqn.3 and eqn.4 into eqn.2 to solve rateY.

o 7. Substitute rateY back into eqn.3 to solve rateX.

o 8. Substitute rateY and rate X into eqn.1 to solve P1.

o 9. Use rateX, rateY and P1 to solve remaining pile reactions.

· The calculation output lists the co-ordinates of the centroid of the total loads and the co-ordinates of the centroid of
the total pile reactions. If the centroid of the loads does not match the centroid of the pile reactions the output
includes a note warning that the pile group is not in equilibrium.

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RC 2D analysis & design (ACI318)

RC beam analysis & design (ACI318)
RC beam design (ACI318)
Tedds calculation version 3.3.02

Scope
· Checks the design of rectangular, flanged T and flanged L concrete sections subject to major axis bending and shear.

· The ‘RC 2D beam analysis & design’ and ‘RC beam analysis & design’ calculations are integrated with the separate ‘2D
analysis’ calculation therefore please also refer to the calculation notes for that calculation.

· The ‘RC beam analysis & design’ calculation can be used to design a single beam. The ‘RC 2D beam analysis & design’
calculation can be used to model a complete 2D frame or sub-frame and then design one or more beams in that
frame as required. Each span in the beam is checked according to the specified zones which can be amended during
the design process.

· The ‘RC beam design’ calculation can be used to design multiple sections based on defined values for bending
moment and shear force.

· In accordance with ACI 318-14, ACI 318-11, ACI 318-08 and ACI 318-05.

General notes
· For the beam analysis and design calculations various reinforcement styles can be selected for the main longitudinal
reinforcement.

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· For the beam analysis and design calculations, moment design is separated in to 3 top and 3 bottom zones which can
be adjusted in the design process. A design check will be carried out for any zone where a moment is present.

· For the beam analysis and design calculations, shear design is separated in to 3 zones which can be adjusted in the
design process. A design check will be carried out for all zones which are greater than zero length. A minimum area
for shear reinforcement is displayed on the user interface together with the minimum length end zones can be in
order to accommodate the maximum amount of minimum reinforcement.

· The beam analysis and design calculation includes an option to redistribute the moments and shears in a beam. The
redistribution is undertaken on a combination by combination basis at each applicable support. If the 'calculated'
option is selected the calculation will determine the maximum moment at each support and redistribute that
combination to the maximum allowable. All the other combinations at that support will then be redistributed down
to the value of the first, unless it is already lower in which case it will not be adjusted.

· When using this calculation it is the Engineers responsibility to assess the reported results and ensure that the
calculation has selected all the appropriate locations on the beam where critical results occur and that all of these
locations have been designed. If there are any locations on the beam where critical results occur which have not been
designed then the results at these locations should be checked using a separate design calculation.

· All calculations check that each beam passes the appropriate bending, shear checks, crack and spacing check. In
addition the beam analysis and design calculations also check that the beam passes the minimum thickness check.
Note that the minimum thickness check is only applicable if the beam is not supporting or attached to partitions or
other construction likely to be damaged by large deflections.

· In the beam analysis and design calculations once the reinforcement has been specified for the first designed span
this reinforcement will be automatically copied to all other spans including any specified multiple layers.

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary (ACI
318R-05).

· Portland Cement Association – Notes on ACI 318-08 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

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RC column design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 2.2.02

Scope
· Checks the design of a braced or unbraced, slender or non-slender rectangular or circular column.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

x x h h

f f
f v
c nom
f v
c nom
c nom

General notes
· The calculation can be used in three basic ways

1 - to check the capacity of the specified column against the specified axial load and end moments.

2 - to produce the interaction diagram about both axes for the specified column.

3 - to determine the design bending moments for the specified column, axial load and end moments.

Approach 3 is automatically included with approach 1. Approach 3 may be included with approach 2 if
required.

· Effects of biaxial bending are considered.

· For slender columns, additional magnified moments are calculated in accordance with ACI.

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References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05).

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RC corbel design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.01

Scope
· Checks the vertical load capacity and the shear friction, tension and horizontal reinforcement of a reinforced concrete
corbel.

· In accordance with ACI 318-14, ACI 318-11, ACI 318-08 or ACI 318-05.

Vu Steel angle
Main
tension a
bars Nuc
Sh min d / 2
2
3 d Sh
Sh d h

Horizontal
bars
Framing
bars

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary
(ACI318R-05).

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RC one way slab design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.01

Scope
· Checks the design of a one way spanning slab and caters for simply supported or continuous support conditions.

At_prov As_hog_prov
s hog

h d
h dhog
s
At_prov As_prov Nominal 1 ft width
Nominal 1 ft width
Slab details for hogging moment
Slab details for sagging moment

General notes
· Checks performed are, optionally, moment, shear, deflection and a cover check.

· For each check that is performed the calculations determine whether the design passes or fails.

· Span/deflection ratio - the basic span/deflection ratio is considered. A maximum ratio is then calculated and checked
against the allowable ratio. This is a simplified approach and further attention should be given where special
circumstances exist.

· Cover check - checks the calculated nominal cover for either/both top/bottom reinforcement and compares this with
the permissible ACI 318 limit. This check may fail if the tension bar diameter used was greater than the initial
estimated bar diameter, in this case the calculations should be re-run entering the bar diameter used as the initial
trial bar diameter.

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary
(ACI318R-05).

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RC two-way slab design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 1.3.02

Scope
· This calculation uses “Direct Design Method” to carry out analysis of reinforced concrete two-way slab with and
without support beams. Optimum reinforcement spacing is determined based on the specified reinforcement size.

General notes
· The calculations also check the one-way shear capacity of the slab section.

· Once the calculation has determined the initial reinforcement design the user has the option of amending the
reinforcement diameter and spacing at any point within the slab.

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary
(ACI318R-05).

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RC pile cap design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 2.0.05

Scope
· Calculation which checks the design of pile caps supporting a single column with up to 9 piles.

· The column may be subject to axial compression or tension, shear loads, and biaxial bending. Possible load cases
include Dead, Live, Live roof, Rain, Snow, Wind, and Seismic for all load types. Dead and Live surcharge loads may be
defined.

· Predefined ASCE 7 and IBC load combinations are provided for analysis and design.

· Steel, concrete or timber piles can be defined with compression, tension, and shear capacity. Defined capacities are
compared to analysis results.

· The pile cap design calculations check positive and negative bending in the pile cap, one way shear (traditional and
modified), two way column shear (traditional and modified), two way pile shear, two way shear for pile pairs, and one
way corner pile shear as appropriate.

· Video demonstration

General notes
· Pile cap geometries are automatically defined based on the number of piles defined. Pile edge distance and spacing
can be modified. Individual pile locations and pile dimensions can be altered as necessary.

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· Allowable stress design load combinations are used to determine loads on piles and compare to allowable pile loads.
Load resistance factor design load combinations are used for all concrete design.

· The column can be defined anywhere within the pile cap area.

· A pedestal can be defined. Any additional loads from self weight of the pedestal or eccentricity of load is
automatically calculated.

· Adverse tolerance effects are included in the design.

· Where circular piles are defined, an equivalent square area is used to determine the shear perimeter as is permitted
by ACI 318.

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary
(ACI318R-05).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· Design Guide for Pile Caps, First Edition.

Automation
This calculation has been optimised for automation using the Tedds Application Programming Interface (API) which
allows anyone with Windows programming experience to integrate Tedds with existing in-house software applications or
applications and services from other 3rd parties.

For information on this calculations input and output variables refer to the separate "Variables" documentation which is
accessible from the calculations Calc Set.

When used for automation the "_CalcUI" variable can be defined to specify how the calculation will operate:

· _CalcUI = 1

The calculations user interface will be shown and the user must interact with the user interface to satisfy all the input
validation checks in order to complete the design and produce the required output variables and document.

· _CalcUI = 0

The calculations user interface will be hidden and progression through the user interface will be simulated automatically,
if the input validation checks fail then the user interface will be shown and the user must interact with the user interface
to satisfy all the input validation checks in order to complete the design and produce the required output variables and
document.

· _CalcUI = -1

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The calculations user interface will not be executed at all, therefore no input validation will occur.

Warning! - The design will be completed automatically according to the specified input regardless of whether that input
or the calculated results are valid.

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RC shear wall design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.00

Scope
· Calculates the capacity of reinforced concrete shear wall sections against defined axial, shear, and bending loads,
including biaxial bending.

General notes
· Loads can be entered as factored or unfactored. Unfactored loads are combined according to selected load
combinations per ACI 318.

· Magnified moments are calculated for walls slender about the weak axis.

· Walls under biaxial bending are designed according to The Bresler Reciprocal Load Method.

· Walls can be defined with one or two layers of reinforcement.

· Increased vertical reinforcement size and spacing may be defined for wall end zones.

· Results can be output for all load cases, critical load cases, or any set of selected load cases.

· Interaction diagrams are produced for each applicable axis and output as selected.

References
· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14)

· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11)

· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08)

· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05)

· Notes on ACI 318-08 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

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RC wall design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.02

Scope
· Checks the design of a braced or unbraced wall of solid rectangular section, reinforced at one face or both the faces
subjected to axial load with or without bending.

Major Ast_v Ast_h

Axis dt h
x x

d'

Sectio nal top view of W all

(single layer reinforcement)

Major
Axis A st_v Ast_h dt h
x x

d'
Sectional top view of Wall
(double layer reinforcement)

General notes
· Walls are automatically classified as short or slender.

· Slender walls are designed using a magnified moment approach.

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11).

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary
(ACI318R-05).

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Retaining wall analysis & design (ACI318/TMS/MSJC)

Tedds calculation version 2.9.07

Scope
· Checks the analysis or analysis and design of a reinforced concrete or masonry retaining wall.

· The retaining wall stem may be either cantilevered or propped and may feature either stepped or inclined faces. The
retaining wall base may also be propped.

· The retaining wall may be subject to vertical or horizontal loads applied at any point to the base or wall stem. It may
also be subject to surcharge loads applied as area loads directly behind the wall.

· The analysis calculations check the stability of the retaining wall with regard to sliding and overturning as well as
checking the maximum base pressures.

· The design calculations check the stem and base in flexure and shear.

· Masonry stem design includes unreinforced or hollow reinforced masonry options.

· The calculation design output includes an indicative reinforcement arrangement sketch.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

General notes
· Seismic analysis and design is performed using the Mononobe-Okabe (M-O) theory.

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· The calculation uses two sets of soil properties, retained soil for the soil to the back of the retaining wall and base soil
for the soil beneath and to the front of the retaining wall. Active and at-rest pressure coefficients are calculated using
the retained soil properties while the passive pressure coefficient is calculated using the base soil properties.

· The design of the stem can be carried out at multiple locations but must include the foot of the stem for cantilever
walls and the point of maximum moment for propped cantilever walls.

· The design of the base is carried out once for the maximum and minimum moments generated in the heel and toe of
the base.

· The design of a key, if included is carried out at a single location for the worst moment induced in the key.

· The design of transverse reinforcement is carried out once for the stem and once for the base. For the stem the
calculation is based on the maximum overall stem thickness.

References
· Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary (ACI 318-02, ACI 318-05, ACI 318-08, ACI 318-
11 and ACI 318-14).

· Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures with Commentaries (TMS MSJC 2005, TMS
MSJC 2008, TMS MSJC 2011 , TMS MSJC 2013 and TMS 402/602 2016).

· International Building Code (IBC 2003, IBC 2006, IBC 2009, IBC 2012, IBC 2015 and IBC 2018).

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Rigid diaphragm force distribution

Tedds calculation version 1.1.02

Scope
· Determine the distribution of rigid diaphragm lateral forces to supporting lateral resisting elements.

· Define multiple types of lateral elements including steel columns and concentric braced frames, concrete columns
and shear walls.

· Define any type of lateral element by defining element stiffness directly.

No. fxf fxm fx fyf fym fy

(kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN)
SW1 15.87 -13.53 2.33 0 0 0
SW2 15.87 -6.01 9.86 0 0 0
SW3 0 0 0 75.56 -47.56 27.99
SW4 34.27 19.54 53.81 0 0 0
SW5 0 0 0 94.44 47.56 142.01

General notes
· Lateral force resisting elements can be defined as:

o Columns (steel or concrete)

o Braced bays (steel concentric braced frames)

o Individual shear walls (concrete)

o Other elements

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· Other elements may be defined with section properties and stiffness will be calculated assuming a continuous cross
section OR element stiffness may be defined directly allowing any type of lateral element to be defined.

· The lateral loads are distributed to each lateral load resisting element based on the applied loading and its position
relative to the centroid of rigidity.

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Horizontal and vertical roadway setting out

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Horizontal curve – Checks the design of a circular horizontal curve (no transitions). The calculation uses a 'generic
number of chords' method, which calculates the optimum chord length based on the criteria of the length of chord
required to approximate the arc length of the curve.

· Vertical curve – Checks the design of a vertical curve and provide the setting out information (reduced levels at the
relevant chainage points). This calculation can be phased with the horizontal curve design, to enable the same
setting out points to be used.

General notes
· For phasing of the horizontal and vertical curves, a reference point on the horizontal curve must be given. The
chainage points are then calculated in relation to this reference point. The chord length (or frequency of levels)
should also coincide with the chord length used in the horizontal alignment calculations. Where applicable the
appropriate default values are given.

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Section properties calculator

Tedds calculation version 2.0.07

Scope
· Calculates the section properties of a section constructed from rectangles, triangles and circles, with or without holes.

General notes
· The calculated section properties are returned to the Tedds document as variables for use in further calculations.

· Standard section types can be designed quickly from within the calculation user interface by specifying the
dimensions of the section.

· Custom sections can be created by using the Section Designer application. This application allows a section to be
designed using a simple CAD style user interface. Sections can be saved for re-use at a later date.

· Sections can be imported from Tedds data lists either as a starting point for new sections or to create combined
sections (such as a channel on an I section). Sections are available for the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, South Africa,
Singapore and Australia.

· The properties calculated include:

o Area

o 2nd moment of area

o Radius of gyration

o Plastic section modulus (only shapes with all rectangles at 90 degrees)

o Distance to combined centroid

o Distance to equal axis area (only shapes with all rectangles at 90 degrees)

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o Elastic section modulus

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Seismic forces (ASCE7)

Tedds calculation version 3.1.00

Scope
· Methods:

o ASCE 7: Design requirements for Seismic Design Category A (Index force analysis procedure per ASCE 7-
02)

o ASCE 7: Equivalent lateral force procedure for seismic design of buildings

· Watch a demo on YouTube

General notes
· Note that this calculation also complies with IBC 2003, 2006, 2009 , 2012 2015, and 2018 as these codes permit the
use of the above listed codes and methods. Alternate R values permitted by the IBC may be entered to replace the
value assigned in ASCE as appropriate.

References
· ASCE 7-16: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures

· ASCE 7-10: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures

· ASCE 7-05 including Supplement 2: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures

· ASCE 7-02: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures

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Seismic forces (UBC)

Tedds calculation version 2.0.01

Scope
· To compute minimum seismic design loads on building structures as per UBC 97 by using either static force procedure
(Sect 1630.2.1) or simplified force procedure (Sect 1630.2.3) whichever is applicable.

References
· Code of practice: Uniform building code 1997

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Slab on ground (ACI360R)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Determines the critical thickness of an unreinforced soil supported slab for the specified isolated loading conditions.

· Checks the reinforcement and maximum allowable joint spacing respectively for the reinforced and unreinforced slab
to meet the crack control requirements.

General notes
· The slab can be designed using the following methods:

o Portland Cement Association (PCA)

o Welded Reinforcement Institute (WRI)

o Corps of Engineers (COE) thickness design method.

· Crack control can be specified and checked for the following conditions:

o Unreinforced slab with joints

o Continuous slabs

o Slabs with saw cut joints reinforced with rebar or welded wire reinforcement

· The available types of loading conditions which can be checked are determined by the selected design method:

o PCA

§ Single wheel load

§ Dual wheel load

§ Post load

o WRI

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§ Wheel load

o COE

§ Vehicle wheel load

§ Heavy lift truck load.

References
· American Concrete Institute – Guide to Design of Slabs-on-Ground (ACI 360R-10).

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Slope stability - slip circle analysis

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculates the factor of safety for the stability of a slope assuming a circular slip failure.

q R
qA
qB

dA

E F
D

y WA
dB HA

C
H
G

WB
HB

A B b

General notes
· Auto analysis allows a number of trial circles to be analysed in a single process.

· Undrained slopes are analysed using a total stress analysis, this approach is appropriate to newly cut or constructed
slopes in fully saturated clays. Drained slopes may be analysed using either the Fellenius (Swedish circle) method or
Bishop's simplified method.

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Snow loading (ASCE7)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.09

Scope
· Calculates the balanced and unbalanced (where applicable) snow loads on a flat, monoslope, hip and gable,
sawtooth, curved or continuous beam roof.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

General notes
· Additional local loads can be defined in the form of an obstruction or a parapet on flat, monoslope and hip and gable
roofs.

· Drift calculations can be added complete with a building separation if applicable.

· Rain on snow load is included when the appropriate conditions are met.

References
· ASCE7-16: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures, including Errata.

· ASCE7-10: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures, including supplement 1 and Errata No.2

· ASCE7-05: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures, including supplement No.1

· ASCE7-02: Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures, second edition

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Steel 2D analysis & design (AISC360)

Steel member analysis & design (AISC360)
Steel member design (AISC360)
Tedds calculation version 4.4.02

Scope
· The 'Steel 2D analysis & design' and 'Steel member analysis & design' calculations check the design of rolled I sections
(W, M, S or HP), channel sections (C or MC), and HSS sections (rectangular, square, round or pipe) subject to major
axis bending, shear and axial tension or compression, and rolled T sections, angles and double angles and flats subject
to axial tension using either the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) method or the allowable stress design (ASD)
method.

Steel Member Analysis & Design

· The 'Steel member design' calculation incorporates the same design checks as the analysis & design calculations, plus
rolled I sections (W, M, S or HP), channel sections (C or MC), and HSS sections (rectangular, square, round or pipe)
may also be subject to minor axis bending.

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Steel member design

· The 'Steel 2D analysis & design' and 'Steel member analysis & design' calculations are integrated with the separate
'2D analysis' calculation therefore please also refer to the calculation notes for that calculation.

· The 'Steel member analysis & design' calculation allows for the analysis and design of a single member. The '2D
member analysis & design' calculation allows for the analysis and design of multiple members which are defined in a
single 2D analysis model. In either case each design member is checked at multiple points across all spans to ensure
that the worst combination of moments, shears and axial forces is considered.

· The 'Steel member design' calculation can be used to design multiple sections based on defined values for bending
moment, shear force, and axial compression or tension.

· In accordance with AISC 360-16, AISC 360-10 and AISC 360-05.

General notes
· For the member analysis & design calculations the deflection calculations are based on the selected load
combinations and include the option to define the criteria used to check each combination. No deflection check is
included in the member design calculation.

· The calculations always check that each member passes the appropriate bending, shear and tension or compression
checks. In addition the member analysis & design calculations also check that the member passes the selected
deflection checks.

References
· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 15th Edition 2016.

· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition 2010.

· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition 2005.

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Steel beam analysis & design (AISC360)

Tedds calculation version 3.0.15

Scope
· Checks the design of I sections (W, M, S or HP), channel sections (C or MC), and HSS sections (rectangular, square,
round or pipe) subject to major axis bending, shear and axial tension or compression using either the load and
resistance factor design (LRFD) method or the allowable stress design (ASD) method.

· The analysis & design calculation allows you to analyze beams of up to 10 spans with up to 20 beam loads, 20 loads
per span, 20 loads per support, 8 different load cases and 20 load combinations.

· The section is designed for worst case applied moment, shear, compression or tension and deflection across all spans.

General notes
· The design can include up to 5 sections working together to support the load.

· The design and analysis calculation includes the self weight of the beam by default although this load may be
removed if required.

· Axial compression and tension should be entered as a fully factored design loads on the 'Design options' dialog.

· Deflection calculations are based on unfactored loads with the option of manually defining which load types are
included; by default dead loads are automatically excluded.

· The design and analysis calculation checks that each designed section passes bending, shear, tension or compression
and deflection checks as appropriate.

· Historic sections are available to be designed to the selected design code. Where required section properties were
not available in the lists these have been determined from equations within the calculation.

References
· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition 2005.

· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition 2010.

· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 15th Edition 2016.

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Steel column design (AISC360)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.10

Scope
· Checks the design of I sections (W, M, S or HP), channel sections (C or MC), HSS sections (rectangular, square, round
or pipe) subject to major and minor axis bending, shear and axial tension or compression using either the load and
resistance factor design (LRFD) method or the allowable stress design (ASD) method.

· Checks the design of T sections (WT, MT, or ST), single angle sections and back-to-back angle sections for axial tension
or compression only using either the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) method or the allowable stress design
(ASD) method.

General notes
· Where applicable, bending moments may be specified as either end moments only ie no loading along the length of
the member or as non-linearly varying moments along the member ie with loading along the length of the member.
The calculation may therefore be used for a ‘general’ member design.

References
· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 15th Edition 2016.

· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition 2010.

· American Institute of Steel Construction - Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition 2005.

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Steel joist design (SJI)

Tedds calculation version 1.1.03

Scope
· Checks the strength capacity and deflection requirements of K, LH and DLH Series joists based on allowable uniform
load tables per SJI using either the “Load and resistance factor design” (LRFD) or “Allowable stress design” (ASD)
method.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

Assumptions and limitation

· Uniform distributed loads only are checked against allowable loads. This calculation does not check point loads or
non uniform distributed loads.

· Total, dead, and/or live loads can be checked according to specified deflection requirements.

· Approximate joist weights provided do not include accessories.

· Input span lengths are rounded up to the next length increment provided in the SJI allowable uniform load tables and
applicable allowable uniform loads are returned.

· Allowable loads returned in SI units are converted from the US units tables, rounded down to 2 decimal places.

References
· Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 44 th
Edition

· Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 43 rd
Edition

· Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joist Girders, 42 nd
Edition

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Steel sheet piling design

Tedds calculation version 2.0.05

Scope
· The calculation checks the stability of either a cantilever or a propped/tied steel sheet pile wall by determining the
required minimum embedment length and calculating the maximum moment and shear forces. Where appropriate
the calculation will determine the tie/prop force.

· The design can be carried out by specifying combinations where partial factors are used to determine design values
for the soil and loading or to the method prescribed in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Design of sheet pile walls.

· Video demonstration

18.0 kN/m2
dL1 0 6.2
0

Soil 1 - 5000

dL2 4000 0.0 26.5

61.0 31.6
dL3 5000
95.3 26.7

-196

dL4 6000 195.2 31.2

Soil 2 - 2700

Balanced, dL6 7162 278.8 45.9

-0.1

Hpile 7700
SECTION THROUGH SHEET PILE WALL BALANCE PRESSURE DIAGRAM (kN/m2)

General notes
· This calculation uses the Limiting equilibrium method (LEM) to design either a cantilever or propped-cantilever sheet
pile wall. This method assumes that the ground surrounding the wall is in a state of collapse, with its strength fully
mobilised on both sides of the wall. The wall is assumed to rotate as a rigid body about a fixed point, which for a
cantilever lies below formation level and in the case of a propped cantilever wall is coincident with the location of the
prop/tie.

· Water table may be added at any level on the retained side. When the water level on the retained side is higher than
ground level on the unretained side, there is an option to have different water levels to both sides of the wall. The
lowest water level on the unretained side in this case is limited to the lower ground level.

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· The maximum bending moments in the piles are determined using the Tedds 2D analysis engine with the piles being
analysed as vertical beams. The applied loads used in the analysis are the active and passive pressures as determined
in the calculation. Hence the balanced pressure diagram is effectively the loading diagram used in the analysis. There
are two methods of analysis available for the design of sheet pile walls and are governed by the restraint conditions
imposed by the soil at the bottom of the embedded length.

o Free-earth conditions assume that the wall has insufficient embedment to prevent rotation at the toe but
the wall is still in equilibrium.

o Fixed-earth conditions assume that the wall is sufficiently embedded and the soil stiff enough to prevent
rotation about the toe.

· The design of a cantilever wall assumes fixed earth conditions and is analysed as a vertical cantilever beam. The
design of tie/propped walls can be designed by either fixed or free earth conditions, and are analysed as a propped
cantilever or simply supported vertical beams respectively.

· The calculation can be used either to design a new wall or to analyse an existing wall. For the design of a new wall an
initial estimated total length of pile is required and the calculation will determine the actual length of pile required to
satisfy equilibrium. The fixed earth method also calculates a total minimum required length based on a 20% multiplier
to the embedded length below the point of contraflexure, due to the simplification of the fixed earth method. A
minimum plastic section modulus is calculated which can then be compared to manufactures information to
determine the type of pile required. If an existing wall is to be analysed the total length of pile is input in to the
calculation and the required minimum height will be calculated and compared to the actual, resulting in a pass or fail
statement.

References
· Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Design of sheet pile walls. CECW-ED EM 1110-2-2504 dated
31 March 1994.

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Storm water drainage

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· Calculates and plots the Energy Grade Line (EGL) and the Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) for a pipe line and determines if
they conform to freeboard requirements.

19.0 m EGL
HGL
18.0 m

17.0 m

16.0 m

3 /s
15.0 m 3m
0.4
14.0 m

0.43 m /s
3
13.0 m
3 /s
12.0 m
0.60 m
Pipe 1 - 600 Pipe 2 - 525 Pipe 3 - 375
91.44 m @ 0.75 % 121.92 m @ 0.75 % 60.96 m @ 4 %

General notes
· The EGL and HGL are calculated to take in to effect, frictional pipe losses according to the roughness of the pipe
material and local losses relating to the type of structure that is present along the pipe line.

· The frictional pipe losses are based on the Colebrook-White formula.

· The diameter of the pipes and the flow within them can be altered along the length of the pipe. Adjusting the flow
along the pipe can be used to model additional flows, say from an inlet or branch line, within the system.

· The calculation will determine structure loss coefficients but these can be overwritten with user defined values if
preferred.

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Tilt-up wall panel design (ACI318)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.02

Scope
· Calculation to design a reinforced concrete tilt-up panel with up to two openings (doors or windows). The panel is
“check designed” for both the lifting sequence (assuming uncracked) and for in-position (assuming cracked) for
relevant dead, live, wind and seismic loads. Vertical loads may be applied to the top of the clear height of the panel
and may be located eccentric to the centerline thus inducing bending moments into the panel. Lateral wind or
seismic loads may also be applied resulting in further bending moments.

· In accordance with ACI 318-14, ACI 318-11, ACI 318-08 and ACI 318-05.

Loads
Load Load

Eccentricity
Tributary width Tributary width Tributary width
hp

h
h

dwindow

ddoor
tp

hwindow

ldoor Strip Strip

lwindow
w
Footing
Tilt-up wall panel calculation Side view

General notes
· The panel is split into vertical design strips across the width of the wall panel based on panel geometry and opening
geometry.

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· Maximum moment per unit width and deflection for each design strip is determined for each load combination
during analysis.

· Initially mid span moments are calculated assuming a statically determinate simple beam and then secondary
bending moments resulting from P-D effects are accounted for using alternative design of slender walls per ACI 318.

· Lifting analysis for uncracked concrete properties is carried out for different angle of rotations from 0 to 90 deg and
the maximum moment due to lifting is calculated.

· The analysis of the lifting condition is calculated using a static deterministic method for a single or a two point lift.
Design moments and shears are determined for any number of specified angles of lift.

References
· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-14)

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11)

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) incorporating ERRATA
dated July 26th 2010.

· American Concrete Institute - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary
(ACI318R-05).

· American Concrete Institute – Document 551.2R-15 Tilt-Up Construction Design Guide for Tilt-Up Panels

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Wall load chase down

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Calculates the factored and unfactored design loads on the foundations under the walls in consideration for a multi-
storey building, based on the loading from the floors either side of the wall on each level and the self weight of the
wall, and allowing for load reduction under BOCA, SBCCI, UBC and ASCE codes.

· Calculates the factored wall design load at each level of the building, again based on the loading from the floors
above the wall on each level and the self weight of the wall. The total load includes the whole self weight of the wall
on the level at which it is being considered.

General notes
· The calculations produce factored and unfactored design loads for the wall(s) at each level, including load reduction
allowed under the various codes.

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Wind loading (ASCE7)

Tedds calculation version 2.1.05

Scope
· Calculation to determine the wind loading on a variety of structures using the following methods

o MWFRS wind loads on enclosed, partially enclosed, open buildings, signs and walls using the Directional
Procedure

o MWFRS wind loads on low-rise enclosed and partially enclosed buildings using the Envelope Procedure

o Wind pressures and forces on components and cladding on buildings.

· Available roof types include flat, monoslope, gable, hipped, and arched with or without parapets. Availability varies
with design method and building geometry.

· Watch a demo on YouTube

General notes
· For MWFRS loads multiple load cases can be set up where the wind direction, internal pressure coefficient and the
external pressure coefficients can be varied.

· For Components and Cladding multiple elements can be specified on the roof and walls with different areas, zones
and heights where applicable.

References
· ASCE7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures incorporating Errata No. 1 and Errata No. 2

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· ASCE7-16 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

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Wind loading (ASCE7-05)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.04

Scope
· Methods of calculation:-

o Method 1 - Simplified procedure (sect. 6.4)

o Method 2 - Analytical procedure (sect. 6.5)

· Structures:-

o Buildings and other structures

o Enclosed, partially enclosed and open buildings

o Rigid and flexible structures

· Resisting systems:-

o Main wind force resisting system

o Components and claddings

References
· ASCE 7-05 including Supplement 2 “Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures”.

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Wind loading (ASCE7-02)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Methods of calculation:

o Method 1 - Simplified Procedure (Sect.6.4)

o Method 2 - Analytical Procedure (Sect. 6.5)

· Structures:

o Buildings and Other structures.

o Enclosed, Partially Enclosed and Open Buildings.

o Rigid and Flexible Structures.

· Resisting Systems:

o Main Wind Force Resisting System

o Components and Claddings

References
· ASCE 7-02.

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Structural wood, structural composite lumber, glued

laminated timber and flitch member analysis & design (NDS)
Tedds calculation version 1.7.09

Scope
· Checks the design of structural wood, structural composite lumber, structural glued laminated timber (glulam) and
flitch members according to the provisions for Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD) methods.

· In accordance with NDS 2018, NDS 2015, 2012 or 2005

· Watch a demo on YouTube

d d ds

b b b b

Lb Lb

Structural wood beam Flitch beam

General notes
· The calculation is fully integrated with the Tedds continuous beam analysis module allowing analysis of beams of up
to 10 spans with up to 20 loads per span, 20 loads per support, 8 different load cases and 20 load combinations.

· The member section is checked against applied bending, shear and bearing stresses, further calculations check the
member deflection and axial compression or tension if appropriate.

· The member design calculation allows a single section to be designed based on a defined values for reaction, bending
moment in both major and minor axis, shear force and compression or tension.

References
· National Design Specification for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 - First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS-2015 - First Print Version: November 2015

§ Errata to the 2015 NDS

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o NDS-2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

· NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 - First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS 2015 – First Print Version: November 2015

o NDS 2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – August 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2012

· ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (2015, 2012 and 2005)

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Wood 2D analysis & design (NDS)

Wood member analysis & design (NDS)
Wood member design (NDS)
Tedds calculation version 2.2.03

Scope
· The 'Wood 2D analysis & design' and 'Wood member analysis & design' calculations check the design of solid wood,
flitch, glulam and LVL members subject to major axis bending, shear and axial tension or compression. All design is in
accordance with the provisions for Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
methods.

· The 'Wood member design' calculation incorporates the same design checks as the analysis & design calculations,
plus solid timber, glulam and LVL members subject to minor axis bending, shear and bearing.

· The 'Wood 2D analysis & design' and 'Wood member analysis & design' calculations are integrated with the separate
'2D analysis' calculation therefore please also refer to the calculation notes for that calculation.

· The 'Wood member analysis & design' calculation allows for the analysis and design of a single member. The 'Wood
2D analysis & design' calculation allows for the analysis and design of multiple members which are defined in a single
2D analysis model. In either case each design member is checked at multiple points across all spans to ensure that the
worst combination of moments, shears and axial forces is considered.

· Calculations are in accordance with NDS 2018, NDS 2015, NDS 2012 or NDS 2005.

· Video demonstrations:
Wood member design (NDS)
Wood member analysis & design (NDS)

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Wood member design

General notes
· For the member analysis & design calculations the deflection calculations are based on the selected load
combinations and include the option to define the criteria used to check each combination. No deflection check is
included in the member design calculation.

· The calculations always check that each member passes the appropriate bending, shear, bearing and tension or
compression checks. In addition the member analysis & design calculations also check that the member passes the
selected deflection checks.

References
· National Design Specification for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 - First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS-2015 - First Print Version: November 2015 including errata to the 2015 NDS

o NDS-2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

· NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 - First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS 2015 – First Print Version: November 2015

o NDS 2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

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o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – August 2013

· ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (2015, 2012 and 2005)

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Wood connection (NDS)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.02

Scope
· Checks the design of simple timber-to-timber or timber-to-steel connections using screws, nails and bolts as per ASD
allowing for multiple fasteners loaded at an angle to grain in single or double shear.

References
· National Design Specification for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 - First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS-2015 - First Print Version: November 2015

§ Errata to the 2015 NDS

o NDS-2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

· NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction

o NDS 2018 – First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS 2015 – First Print Version: November 2015

o NDS 2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – August 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2012

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· ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (2015, 2012 and 2005)

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Wood ledger design (NDS)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.02

Scope:
· Checks the capacity of the wood ledger and timber-to-concrete / masonry connection using bolts based on the ASD
method.

ROOF STRAP
SHEATHING

ANCHOR BOLT

FLOOR HANGER
JOIST CONCRETE/
LEDGER
MASONRY WALL

General notes
· The calculation allows the fastener loaded at an angle to grain in single shear.

References
· National Design Specification for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 - First Print Version: June 2018

o NDS-2015 - First Print Version: November 2015

§ Errata to the 2015 NDS

o NDS-2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

· NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction

o NDS 2018 – First Print Version: June 2018

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o NDS 2015 – First Print Version: November 2015

o NDS 2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – August 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2012

· ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (2015, 2012 and 2005)

· Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7-16, ASCE/SEI 7-10 and ASCE/SEI 7-05)

· International Building Code (IBC 2018, IBC 2015, IBC 2012, IBC 2009, and IBC 2006)

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Wood shear wall design (NDS)

Tedds calculation version 1.2.04

Scope
· This calculation determines the capacity of wood structural panel and lumber sheathed shear walls acting as
elements of a lateral force resisting system in accordance with the design provision contained within the ANSI/AF&PA
Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic. It allows both allowable stress design (ASD) and load resistance factor
design (LRFD) using either the segmented or perforated shear wall design methods.

· The calculation specifically determines the in plane shear capacity of the wood shear wall under seismic and wind
loading conditions, the capacity of chords/end posts and collector/struts in tension and compression, the anchorage
requirements at the base of each chord, and the overall lateral panel deflection.

· Video demonstration

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General notes
· Panel construction consists of a series of regularly spaced, vertical studs sheathed on one or both sides with wood
structural sheathing such as plywood or OSB, gypsum wallboard, lath and plaster, fiberboard, or lumber sheathing. At
the head of the panel is a double member collector strut and at the foot of the panel is a single member footer. End
posts at each end of the panel and at the ends of each internal segment are formed from multiple studs. End posts
must be securely anchored to the ground. Lintels are provided above each of the panel openings, additional studs are
provided to support the lintels and frame the openings.

· The segmented shear wall method treats all sections of full height wall between openings as individual, cantilevered
shear wall segments, fixed at the bottom and free to deflect at the top. Walls with no openings automatically design
to these standards. Segmented walls with openings (Shear walls in a line) can be designed by distributing loads based
on segment stiffness or segment strength. The perforated shear wall method utilizes the full wall, including openings,
with a capacity adjustment factor to recognize the reduced shear wall capacity and stiffness.

· Force couples resulting from resolved lateral loads (wind and seismic) from stories above can be defined for each
segment or wall. This allows for multi-story loading and design. Total reactions at the base of the designed
wall/segment from lateral loads only are retained to allow for creation of multi-story calculations.

References
· Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS-2015, SDPWS-2008 and SDPWS-2005)

· National Design Specification for Wood Construction

o NDS-2018 – November 16, 2017

§ Errata to the 2018 NDS – May 2018

o NDS-2015 - First Print Version: November 2015

§ Errata to the 2015 NDS

o NDS-2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

· NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction

o NDS 2018-Second Electronic Version: May 2018

o NDS 2015 – First Print Version: November 2015

o NDS 2012 – Second Printing: November 2013

o NDS-2005 – Seventh Printing: December 2011

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – August 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2013

o Addendum to the 2012 and previous versions of the Design Values for Wood Construction – March 2012

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· ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction (2018,2015, 2012 and 2005)

· Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7-16, ASCE/SEI 7-10 and ASCE/SEI 7-05)

· International Building Code (IBC 2018, IBC 2015, IBC 2012, IBC 2009, and IBC 2006)

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