Lateral Capacity of single fastener
This case calculates the lateral capacity of a single fastener, utilised in a connection of two or three members on the same axis, under a force at any angle to the grain, according to Section 8.
All references to EN 1995-1-1:2004+A2:2014 unless otherwise stated.
Members tab
Double shear connection
This box should be checked if the fasteners operate in double shear.
In single shear, the connection consists of the two members defined under Member 1 and Member 2 below.
In double shear, the connection consists of three members, two identical members defined under Member 1 below, and a member defined as Member 2 below in the middle.
Member 1
Data for the first member.
Material
The material of the first member.
Teretron supports both timber-to-timber and timber-to-steel connections. Steel-to-steel connections are not supported.
Timber strength class
The timber strength class of Member 1. See the timber database page for the types supported by Teretron.
Characteristic density
The characteristic density of the timber of the first member , in .
It is required in certain types of plywood where the relevant standards do not provide a value.
Width
The width of the cross-section of the first member in a single shear connection, or the first and third members in a double shear connection, in .
Angle
The angle of the axis of member 1 with the horizontal, measured counterclockwise, in degrees.
Member 2
The same data is requested for the second member.
Fasteners tab
See the Fasteners page for a detailed description of the inputs in the Fasteners tab.
Loading tab
Angle
The angle of the force with the horizontal, measured counterclockwise, in degrees.
Load duration class
The Load Duration Class, as defined in Clause 2.3.1.2.
Service class
The Service Class, taking into account the temperature and relative humidity of the environment, as described in Clause 2.3.1.3.
Factor taking into account the effect of the duration of the loads and the moisture content, according to Clause 3.1.3.