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 | (c) 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 | (c) Die 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 | (c) 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 | (c) 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 | (c) 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

RFEM - Intuitive FEA Software

Structural FEA Software RFEM

Hotel Intercontinental in Davos, Switzerland | Sailer Stepan und Partner GmbH

Customer Projects

Distribution Center for North American Supermarkets »

3D model of a racking system in RFEM (© NEDCON B.V.)

In 2016, NEDCON got the assignment to install the steelwork for two fully automated distribution centers for two supermarket companies.

One distribution center is located in the US state of Michigan and the other distribution center in the Canadian province of Alberta.

Customer Projects

St. Elias Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brampton, Ontario, Canada »

3D models of the two highest domes in RSTAB (© Moses Structural Engineers Inc.)

St. Elias Church is designed in the architectural style known as “Boyko”, from the western part of Ukraine.

This distinctive style features iconic copper clad domes, 76 feet high at their peaks and visible from a great distance around the church.

Customer Projects

Installation of Water Tanks in the USA »

Model of Water Tank in RFEM (© Rocky Summit EC)

Aquamate, a leading manufacturer of corrugated water tanks in Australia, plans to enter the North American market by the end of 2016.

Therefore, it is necessary to verify that the tanks meet all US codes and standards before the end of the year.

Customer Projects

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri, USA »

RSTAB model of Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

An architectural highlight of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is the glass atrium.

The glass facade and the glass skylight are supported entirely by the cable structure. The design was conceived as a cello’s strings fanning over a bridge and fret-board.

Customer Projects

18-Story Mass Timber Hybrid Student Residence, Canada »

Display of internal forces of the CLT floor panels in the RFEM model © Fast + Epp

Brock Commons is a student residence currently under construction at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

The mass timber hybrid structure comprises of five‑ply cross laminated timber (CLT) floor panels, a concrete transfer slab, and a steel framed roof.

Customer Projects

Candlewood Suites on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, USA »

Model of Candlewood Suites on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, USA

The New Candlewood Suites on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, is the first cross‑laminated timber (CLT) hotel constructed in the US.

This four story building, made of 56,700 ft³ of CLT and 1,200 ft³ of glulam material, serves the lodging needs of the Redstone Arsenal Army post.

Customer Projects

"Little Flower" Monastery in British Columbia, Canada »

3D model of the wooden supporting structure in RFEM (© Dr. Ing. Berger, Dr. Ing. Gadner Merano)

The monastery "Little Flower" was built in 2015, situated in beautiful scenery of green meadows, mountains and crystal-clear lakes.

The little monastery includes 18 bedrooms, a chapel, a dining room, a kitchen, and a conference room.

Customer Projects

Glass Chandeliers at Keystone Mall, USA »

Four different point-supported glass chandeliers are focal points of the newly renovated shopping mall at Keystone, Indianapolis, USA.

Each chandelier consists of hanging glass plates, which are point-supported from brackets on stainless steel rings.

Customer Projects

Conceptual Design of Wolbecker Road Bridge No. 76 in Münster, Germany »

Starting in 2018, an architecturally appealing tied‑arch bridge will arise in Münster, Germany.

The new road bridge will be built over the Dortmund‑Ems Canal with a span of 220.5 ft. It will replace the existing classic arch bridge, built in 1957, which is 16.4 ft less in span length.

Customer Projects

Look-Out Tower in Bad Wildbad, Germany »

The look-out tower with a height of about 131 ft is the highlight of the tree‑top trail on the Sommerberg hill in Bad Wildbad, Germany.

The viewing platform on the top of the tower offers a remarkable view over the densely wooded Central/North Black Forest Nature Park.

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User Opinions and Experience

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Beyond Expectation

“After using about four other major analysis programs, I am extremely pleased by the subtle features of RFEM for its flexibility in modeling, interoperability, ease of analysis, error reporting and also in interpreting the results.

Added to this is the excellent support that is beyond expectation.”

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News and Events

09/08/2017

Look-Out Tower in Bad Wildbad, Germany

The look‑out tower with a height of 131 ft is the highlight of the tree‑top trail on the Sommerberg hill in Bad Wildbad, Germany.
09/07/2017

Analysis of Load-Bearing Capacity of Bolted Frame Joints According to EC 3-1-8

When designing bending-resistant connections from I‑beams, the connection is dissolved into the individual parts.
09/05/2017

Structural Fire Design According to EN 1993-1-2 (Heating Behavior)

Using RF-/STEEL EC3, you can apply nominal temperature-time curves in RFEM or RSTAB.
08/31/2017

Explanation of Support Nonlinearities on Example 1.1 | Translation

Engineers often face the task of representing the support conditions as close to reality as possible to be able to analyse deformations and internal forces of the structure subjected to their influence.
08/30/2017

Imperfections According to EN 1993-1-1, Section 5.3.2: Global Initial Sway Imperfection

According to EN 1993‑1‑1, it is necessary to use the equivalent geometric imperfections with values that reflect the possible effects of all types of imperfections.
08/29/2017

BIM Workflow: Data Exchange Using IFC Files

In the BIM workflow, IFC files are frequently used as the basis for data exchange between CAD and structural engineering software.
08/29/2017

Spatial and Planar Load Display

In RFEM, structures can be modeled and analyzed in a spatial environment. The permanent 3D visualization helps to better understand complex models and to represent the force flux.
08/28/2017

Buy Dlubal Software Products Online

You can now purchase Dlubal Software products online. With the new webshop, you can create unique program packages or add on to your existing license.

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09/19/2017 - 09/23/2017

39th IABSE Symposium

International Association for Bridge & Structural Engineering (IABSE) Symposium 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada
10/09/2017 - 10/11/2017

Structural Membranes 2017

VIII International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures in Munich, Germany
10/11/2017 - 10/14/2017

2017 NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit

National Council of Structural Engineers Association Summit in Washington, D.C
10/26/2017 - 10/27/2017

SEAoT Annual State Conference 2017

2017 Annual State Conference of Structural Engineers Association of Texas (SEAoT) in Corpus Christi, Texas