The goal of this example is to demonstrate an irreversible process caused by friction. After the loading and unloading, the end-point is in a different position than where it was at the beginning. Determine the movement of the node in the X direction.
Cyclically Loaded System with Friction
In the Construction Stages Analysis (CSA) add-on, you can use built-up cross-sections by applying the phase sections. This allows you to activate and deactivate the parts of the "Parametric - Massive II" section type throughout the construction stages.
Do you have individual column sections and angled wall geometries, and need punching shear design for them?
No problem. In RFEM 6, you can perform punching shear design not only for rectangular and circular sections, but for any cross-section shape.
In the Geotechnical Analysis add-on, the Hook-Brown material model is available. The model shows linear-elastic ideal-plastic material behavior. Its nonlinear strength criterion is the most common failure criterion for rocks.
Material parameters can be entered via
- the rock parameters directly or alternatively via
- the GSI classification
described.
Weiterführende Informationen zu diesem Materialmodell und der Definition der Eingabe in RFEM finden Sie im entsprechenden Kapitel Hoek-Brown Model im Online-Handbuch für das Add-On Geotechnische Analyse.
Using the "Beam Panel" thickness type, you can model timber panel elements in 3D space. You just specify the surface geometry and the timber panel elements are generated using an internal member-surface construct, including the simulation of the connection flexibility.