Concrete member and surface structure modeled in RFEM. The webinar in the link below demonstrates the design workflow according to the ACI 318-19 standard utilizing the RF-CONCRETE Members and Surfaces add-on modules.
ACI 318-19 Concrete Structure
Number of Nodes | 88 |
Number of Lines | 130 |
Number of Members | 63 |
Number of Surfaces | 18 |
Number of Solids | 0 |
Number of Load Cases | 4 |
Number of Load Combinations | 13 |
Number of Result Combinations | 2 |
Total Weight | 593.812 tons |
Dimensions | 100.07 x 49.5 x 49.5 feet |
You can download this structural model to use it for training purposes or for your projects. However, we do not assume any guarantee or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the model.
The material library already includes the American types of concrete and reinforcing steel available for design. However, you can always define other materials for the design according to ACI 318.
By default, the units that are used for the reinforced concrete design according to ACI 318 are set to the imperial system of measurement.
After the calculation, the module shows clearly arranged tables listing the deformation analysis results. All intermediate values are displayed in a comprehensible manner. Graphical representation of design ratios and deformation in RFEM allows a quick overview of critical areas.
Since the design results are displayed by surface or by point including all intermediate results, you can retrace all details of the calculation. The complete integration of results in the RFEM printout report guarantees verifiable structural design.
Use the "Independent mesh preferred" option in the FE mesh settings to create an independent FE mesh for the integrated objects. This allows you to generate a significantly more detailed and precise FE mesh for individual objects that are integrated into one another.
In the "Edit Section" dialog box, you can display the buckling shapes of the Finite Strip Method (FSM) as a 3D graphic.