Structural Engineering Software

Enjoy Structural Analysis with Dlubal Software

For more than 25 years, the German-Czech company Dlubal Software develops engineering programs for FEA and structural analysis. More than 6,000 companies and 25,000 satisfied users in 71 countries use the Dlubal Software programs successfully every day.

Dlubal Software has branch offices in Germany, France, Italy, Poland, in the Czech Republic and the USA. Since 2016, Dlubal Software is certified according to ISO 9001.

Dlubal Software Solutions

Kauffmann Center for the Performing Arts, USA | Novum Structures LLC | © www.novumstructures.com

Structural Frame Analysis Software RSTAB

The structural analysis program RSTAB for design and analysis of space frame structures provides a solution for demanding structural engineers. The software meets requirements of modern civil engineering and reflects the current state of the technology.

The structural frame analysis program by Dlubal Software is ideal especially for structural analysis and design of 3D timber structures.

Frame Analysis Software RSTAB

Tree Tower on Rügen Island | WIEHAG GmbH | © www.wiehag.com, © Erlebnis Akademie AG

Finite Element Analysis Software RFEM

The structural analysis program RFEM allows easy and effective modeling as well as structural analysis and design of 2D and 3D structures consisting of member, plate, wall, shell, folded plate, and solid elements.

Structural FEA Software RFEM

Hemsedal Alpine Suites, Norway | DBC AS | © www.dbc.no

Designed with Structural Analysis Programs by Dlubal Software

Regardless of whether you perform structural analysis in the industry of steel, solid, timber, glass, crane structures, or any other industry, due to the sophisticated and intuitive input technology and the powerful computational core of the programs by Dlubal Software you will never be let down.

Projects Designed with Dlubal Software

Multi-Purpose Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria | © www.form‑TL.de

Structural Analysis Software for Timber Structures

RSTAB and RFEM are perfectly suited for structural analysis and design of 3D timber structures. Whether beam structures or surface elements such as cross-laminated timber plates, you have a number of various options for designing simple or complex structures.

Software for Timber Structures

Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain | Finnforest | © www.metsawood.com

RSTAB - Best Choice for Structural Frame Analysis

The structural frame analysis program RSTAB is available for demanding structural engineers performing designs and analyses of 3D beam structures. The software meets the requirements of modern civil engineering and reflects the current state of the technology.

Frame Analysis Software RSTAB

Crossrail station in Canary Wharf, London | WIEHAG GmbH | © www.wiehag.com

RFEM - Intuitive FEA Software

Structural FEA Software RFEM

Hotel Intercontinental in Davos, Switzerland | Sailer Stepan und Partner GmbH | © www.ssp-muc.com

Customer Projects

Crossrail Station Abbey Wood, London, United Kingdom »

Crossrail Station Abbey Wood, London, United Kingdom

With the Crossrail railway line in Great Britain, one of the biggest infrastructure projects of Europe is in progress.

The construction costs for the 118‑kilometre railway line amount to about €21 billion.

Customer Projects

Free-Form Glass Structure at Xujiahui Commercial Center in Shanghai, China »

A remarkable free‑form roof structure was built at the Xujiahui Commercial Center in Shanghai, China, and inaugurated in June 2017.

It serves as a skylight in the indoor area of the shopping center, and as a canopy in the outdoor area.

Customer Projects

Bow River Pedestrian Bridge, Banff, Canada »

This slender timber pedestrian bridge was constructed over the Bow River in Banff.

Customer Projects

Production Hall Hydro Aluminium, Grevenbroich, Germany »

Within a short period of time, a modern aluminium structure with sophisticated building services was constructed for the company Hydro Aluminium in Grevenbroich.

Customer Projects

Macallan Distillery, Scotland »

After three years of construction, the new production of the renowned Scottish whisky maker Macallan was completed in May 2018. The company building has a spectacular roof structure which fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape.

Customer Projects

Look-Out Tower Krkonoše, Czech Republic »

Look-Out Tower (© WIEHAG GmbH)

The look-out tower in the Giant Mountains (Czech: Krkonoše) offers a breathtaking view over the Krkonoše National Park at a height of 43 m.

It has the shape of a truncated cone that opens out upwards.

Customer Projects

Conversation Plinth in Columbus, IN, USA »

RFEM Model of Conversation Plinth (© Bensonwood)

The Conversation Plinth is a collaboration between IKD, a Boston-based architectural design firm, Bensonwood, SMARTLAM, the first CLT manufacturer in the US, and Clemson University’s Wood Utilization and Design Institute....

Customer Projects

John W. Olver Design Building University of Massachusetts, USA »

In September 2017, the Design Building at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst was completed.

The $52 million project is one of the largest timber structures in the USA and one of the largest wood-concrete composite projects in the world.

Customer Projects

Kindergarten in Schwoich, Austria »

A kindergarten, designed according to Building Information Modeling (BIM), is currently under construction in the Tyrolean municipality of Schwoich.

The digital 3D model accompanies the construction project from design until completion.

Customer Projects

Oxigeno in San Francisco de Heredia, Costa Rica »

A unique project called "Oxigeno" is currently under construction in San Francisco de Heredia, San José, Costa Rica. The recreational and commercial space, which measures almost 125,000 m², offers the visitor a relaxing shopping atmosphere in harmony with nature.

Customer Projects

Isarsteg Nord Near Freising, Germany »

The bridge construction of Isarsteg as integrating artwork fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. Taking nature as an example, the bridge overspans the Isar river like a branched limb.

Customer Projects

Awning of Filling Station in Douala, Cameroon »

Awning of filling station in RSTAB

The new awning for the filling station of GULFIN Cameroun in Douala, an oil company, is a particular structure with eccentric columns and non-symmetric cantilevered 6.5 m long beams.

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Impressive Webinar

“The webinar was a good presentation that showed the capabilities of your software. I am very impressed with the speaker's time management. To ensure the webinar is within an hour requires a talented professional engineer, preparation and knowledge of the material. This webinar reinforces the value and efficiency of RFEM along with the many add‑on modules.”

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News and Events

5 December 2018

2018 NDS Updates for Cross-Laminated Timber Design

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released the 2018 Edition of the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction.
28 November 2018

Determination of Bearing Resistance with "Drained" and "Undrained" Soil Conditions

The RF-/FOUNDATION Pro add‑on module designs single foundations (foundation plates, bucket and block foundations) for all support forces arising in the RFEM/RSTAB model.
21 November 2018

Wind Loads on Circular Dome Roof Structures According to ASCE 7-16

When it comes to wind loads on building type structures per the ASCE 7, numerous resources can be found to supplement design standards and aid engineers with this lateral load application.
14 November 2018

Modeling Joints as Surface Model

If it is about non-standardized joints or taking a closer look at the joint and its behavior, it is recommended to use the modeling as surface model. The following article will show how such a model is generated in principle.
7 November 2018

Determination of Story Drift According to ASCE 7-16 Under Seismic Loads

The story drift of a building provides valuable information about its structural behavior under seismic loads. These could cause large horizontal deformations and even instabilities.
24 October 2018

Consideration of P-Delta Effects (Second-Order Analysis) in the Response Spectrum Analysis According to ASCE 7-16

RFEM offers the option to perform a response spectrum analysis according to ASCE 7-16. This standard describes the determination of seismic loads for the US-American market.
17 October 2018

Basics to Determine and Evaluate Influence Lines

Influence lines have become less important nowadays due to the fast computer systems. However, it might be an advantage to use influence lines in the phase of preliminary design, but also in the actual creation of the structural designs.
2 October 2018

Modeling Containers by Generating a 3D Cell

With the function "Generate Model - Members" → "3D Cell", it is very easy to generate containers (shipping containers, office containers, mobile homes, etc.) with regular and irregular distribution of the cells.
26 September 2018

Warping Torsion Analysis According to AISC Design Guide 9

The design of a torsional loaded beam according to AISC Design Guide 9 will be shown based on a verification example.

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19 December 2018 9 a.m. to ~ 4:30 p.m.

RSTAB Training in Leipzig, Germany

Basic training on the structural frame analysis program RSTAB
(max. 4 participants)
20 December 2018 9 a.m. to ~ 4:30 p.m.

RFEM Training in Leipzig, Germany

Basic training on the FEA program RFEM (max. 4 participants)