Debbie Penko – CBS2 LLC

A Quick Tour of LAVA

This video will give you a quick tour of the workflow of LAVA and how to get results fast. LAVA, a comprehensive Windows-based structural engineering software designed for the intricate analysis and design of wood-framed structures. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and…

Stiffness vs Capacity in Shear Lines

In LAVA software, shear lines allow you to adjust the method to distribute the lateral force as Stiffness or Capacity based. SDPWS 4.3.3.4.1 requires ‘Shear distribution to individual shear walls in a shear wall line shall provide the same…

Got Change?

Changes are inevitable in wood design projects, but without an efficient workflow, they can lead to costly delays and missed deadlines. Spreadsheets, though popular, often fall short in handling project changes. Discover how LAVA streamlines your workflow, ensuring accuracy, adaptability, and time savings.

Creating Templates and Customizing the Interface in LAVA

Learn how to efficiently create templates and customize the interface in LAVA, our powerful software designed for structural engineers. In this tutorial, we guide you through the step-by-step process of building a template from scratch and adjusting the interface to…

LAVA: Revolutionizing Structural Wood Design

The only comprehensive structural engineering software solution for wood framed structures is finally here. LAVA, which stands for Lateral and Vertical Analysis software, is an indispensable tool for structural engineers focused on wood design and analysis for 1-6 story buildings.…

LAVA Feature Review

Explore the power and versatility of LAVA, the cutting-edge software designed for structural engineers. In this short video, we take you through a comprehensive overview of LAVA’s features, showcasing its loading presets, lateral and gravity load calculation and automated load…

LAVA Specifications

Comprehensive wood building design made easy with LAVA structural engineering software.

LAVA Help

Comprehensive documentation to help your users get started with LAVA Structural engineering software. Click here to find the comprehensive LAVA Help Manual, your go-to resource for detailed descriptions and step-by-step guidance on utilizing every feature of our program.

Why Choose LAVA Software?

LAVA, which stands for Lateral and Vertical Analysis software, is a structural engineering software focused on wood design and analysis for 1-6 story buildings. LAVA offers robust engineering calculations, providing an easy-to-read, hand-calculation output that is ready for submission to building officials.

How To Install LAVA

This is a step-by-step process on how to install LAVA. Step 1: Open your web browser and navigate to www.lavabuild.com. Step 2: Login to the website using your LAVABuild username and password. Step 3: Download the LAVA installer. Step 4:…

Author: Debbie Penko

A Quick Tour of LAVA

Stiffness vs Capacity in Shear Lines

Got Change?

Creating Templates and Customizing the Interface in LAVA

LAVA: Revolutionizing Structural Wood Design

LAVA Feature Review

LAVA Specifications

LAVA Help

Why Choose LAVA Software?

How To Install LAVA

LAVA The Ultimate Structural Engineering Software for Wood Buildings