software

Find Issues before Building with Virtual Walk Throughs

Have you ever experienced the frustration of building a structure that was poorly designed? Could a virtual walk-through of the building catch any issues? How much time, money, and frustration would have been saved if those issues were identified and fixed before construction started? ... Read More
October 5, 2023

Top 10 Reasons Engineers and Design Professionals Choose ForteWEB® Software for Structural Design

Structural engineers and other design professionals need powerful software solutions to help them design safe and efficient structures. Weyerhaeuser's ForteWEB software has emerged as a top choice in the industry, providing a comprehensive set of tools for analyzing and designing structural members. Let’s explore the top 10 reasons why engineers and design professionals prefer using ForteWEB software for their projects. ... Read More
June 8, 2023

How to Easily Calculate Allowable Deflection

Calculating how much a member will deflect and if that member meets the code minimums is a complicated engineering process. ForteWEB(R), our member sizing software solution, can help simplify this process without the use of beam deflection formulas. But first, what is deflection? ... Read More
September 1, 2022

Holes in Parallam® PSL - How to get it right

When designing a home, identifying where to run plumbing and electrical can be a real challenge! Redesign? Reroute? Cut holes? If the surprise demand for a hole occurs during rough-in, you may have more options than you think. ... Read More
September 27, 2021

Reporting Damage in Forte®WEB

Faced with the occasional challenge of damaged members due to saw cuts or holes at the job site, quick and reliable solutions for damaged Trus Joist products are necessary to stay on schedule. Forte®WEB, Weyerhaeuser’s member sizing software, is a great tool for reporting damage. ... Read More
November 23, 2020