What building codes does Wood Shear Wall Designer support?

The software fully supports NDS 2024 (National Design Specification for Wood Construction) and SDPWS 2021 (Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic). All calculations are code-compliant and ready for permit submission.

Can I generate professional engineering reports?

Yes! The software generates comprehensive PDF reports with detailed calculation steps, load diagrams, and code reference checks. Reports are formatted for professional submission to building officials and clients.

What are the system requirements?

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), 200 MB of available storage, and MiKTeX installed for PDF report generation. The software runs locally on your machine for maximum performance.

Wood Shear Wall Designer -- NDS 2024 & SDPWS 2021 Compliant

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Seamless Revit Integration

Export geometry directly from Revit 2025 and 2026. Import your models with a single click to instantly define which walls belong to your lateral wind-resisting system.

ASCE 7-16 & 7-22 Wind Loads

Automatically calculate wind pressures using both Envelope and Directional methods. Distribute loads flexibly across truss roofs, employing tributary area and stiffness criteria for consecutive walls.

Comprehensive NDS & SDPWS Design

Design perforated and full segmented shear walls meeting every requirement of NDS 2024 and SDPWS 2021. Handle dead and snow loads efficiently while ensuring full code compliance.

Advanced Jack Stud & Header Computation

Calculate headers for wall voids and specific beams across your models, precisely determining Jack Studs required per NDS norms. A complete wood framing solution.

Professional PDF Reporting

Export beautifully formatted, detailed PDF reports verified and validated across multiple real-world projects. Showcase your full shear wall calculations, diagrams, and dedicated reports for Lumber, LVL, or Glulam beam designs.

Price

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating System	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Prerequisites	MikTeX (Latest MSI)
Storage	200 MB Available Space
Support	24/7 Technical Assistance & Updates

Why Structural Engineers Choose Our Software

Built by structural engineers, for structural engineers. We faced the identical tedious challenges of wood-framed shear wall design, which is why we created the Wood Shear Wall Designer to automate the process.

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Multi-Story Capabilities in Development

Please note: The current version of Wood Shear Wall Designer optimizes designs for single-story structures. Our team is actively developing the robust analytical engine required for complex multi-story load paths, which will be released in an upcoming free update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The software fully supports NDS 2024 and SDPWS 2021. All calculations are code-compliant and ready for permit submission.

Yes! The software generates comprehensive PDF reports with detailed calculation steps, load diagrams, and code reference checks.

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), 200 MB of available storage, and MiKTeX installed for PDF report generation.

We offer a monthly subscription with no long-term commitment. You can cancel anytime.

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