APF FireRatingC is a dedicated fire resistance calculation tool for wood construction. It applies standardized engineering methods (e.g., the “calculated fire resistance” provisions in NDS) to predict how long a timber structural element will maintain its load-bearing capacity during a standard fire exposure (ASTM E119 / UL 263 / ISO 834). The software considers factors like member size, wood species, applied load, char rate, and the contribution of protective layers (gypsum board) to determine a calculated fire rating in hours, which is essential for achieving code compliance without resorting to costly full-scale furnace tests.
APF FireRatingC is a specialized structural fire engineering software designed for Fire Protection Engineers, Structural Engineers, Building Code Consultants, Architects, and Product Manufacturers who need to calculate the fire resistance rating (FRR) of structural timber members (beams, columns, floors, walls) according to approved calculation methods and building codes, such as those based on National Design Specification (NDS) Chapter 16 or Eurocode 5 Part 1-2.
Fire Resistance Calculation for Timber Members: Calculates ratings for exposed wood beams, columns, floor/roof assemblies, and wall assemblies using accepted analytical methods.
Charring Rate & Effective Cross-Section Analysis: Models the progressive charring of wood at a defined rate (e.g., 1.5 inches per hour for many softwoods) and calculates the reduced “effective” cross-section that carries the load during fire.
Load & Utilization Analysis: Factors in the applied service load to determine the member’s utilization ratio at elevated temperatures, affecting its failure time.
Protective Membrane & Cladding Contribution: Accounts for the added fire resistance provided by protective layers such as multiple layers of Type X gypsum board.
Code Compliance Reporting: Generates detailed calculation reports that demonstrate compliance with specific building code sections (IBC, NBC, etc.) and referenced standards, suitable for submission to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
Material & Assembly Libraries: Includes databases for wood species char rates, material properties at elevated temperatures, and common assembly configurations.
This update focuses on updated code references, enhanced calculation methods, and improved reporting.
Updated Building Code References: Aligns calculations with the latest editions of major model codes (IBC, NBCC) and referenced standards (NDS).
Enhanced Calculation Methods: Refinements to the analysis of complex assemblies, such as walls with multiple layers of protection or composite floor systems.
Improved User Interface & Input Wizards: Streamlined workflow for defining member geometry, loads, and protection details.
Expanded Reporting Templates: New report formats tailored for different jurisdictions and review processes.
Bug Fixes & Validation: Corrections and validation against recognized test data or design examples.
OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit).
CPU: 1 GHz processor or faster.
RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended).
Storage: 500 MB free disk space.
Graphics: Graphics card supporting 1024×768 resolution.
Price: 185 $
Price Currency: $
Operating System: Windows
Application Category: Construction
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