PANEL DECK STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IN NEW RELEASE OF PDS

PDS VERSION 5.5 IS NOW AVAILABLE!

July 11, 2018: The new release of The Pallet Design System™ (PDS) Version 5.5 provides a new and more advanced analysis for panel-deck stringer-class pallets. Panel-deck block-class pallets can also be analyzed.

Limitations on connection withdrawal resistance have been modified in the analysis of stringer-class and block-class pallets. The stacked support analysis for overlap-base block-class pallets has also been improved.

CONTACT

Brad Gething, PhD
NWPCA Director of Science & Technology Integration
Phone: 703.519.6104 ext. 215
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The Pallet Design System™ software provides fully engineered and safe pallet designs, delivered in a professional manner. Over 440 major pallet manufacturers in 30 countries around the world use PDS to create 3-D designs that are comprehensive, detailed and efficient. PDS is a proprietary software of the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association. Click for more information on PDS and learn how to start a free trial.