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AISC 360-16 Design Examples and RF-STEEL AISC
Design steel structures in the powerful finite element software RFEM and the add-on module RF-STEEL AISC with more confidence than ever before.
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) recently released the AISC Design Examples Version 15.0.
New Features in RFEM 5.16.01 and RSTAB 8.16.01
The versions RFEM 5.16.01 and RSTAB 8.16.01 and the corresponding add-on modules have been extended by the following new features. Customers with a Service Contract can download the latest Dlubal program versions at any time.
New Add-on Module RF-/JOINTS Steel - Rigid
With the RF-/JOINTS Steel - Rigid add-on module, it is possible to configurate moment resisting joints of rolled and welded I-beams and design them according to EC 3.
The following types are available: end plate connection (beam to column or beam to beam) and rigid spice plate connection.
Look-Out Tower Krkonoše, Czech Republic
The tree-top trail in the Giant Mountains (Czech: Krkonoše) is the second experience path of eak (Erlebnis Akademie AG) in the Czech Republic. The look-out tower has the shape of truncated cone that opens out upwards.
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.
The architectural planning has been performed with Autodesk Revit. The structural model, including cross-sections, materials, loads, etc., has been exported to RFEM with the direct interface and designed there.
Revit and the Role of Structural Analysis Software
Building Information Modeling processes enabled by Revit are leading to advances in the building industry. For more than twenty years, the building industry has used 3D models so that 2D production documents could be created automatically, or the related NC data could be sent directly to automatic production.
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 1,345,489 ft², offers the visitor a relaxing shopping atmosphere in harmony with nature. Amongst others, 200 trees were planted on the site. The main food court is covered with a 17,222 ft² ETFE cushion as roof, currently the biggest one in the world.
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. The ramps, stairs, columns and horizontal beams represent together the spatial framework. The pedestrian and cycle bridge, in total 525 ft long, was made of weather-resistant structural steel S355 J2G2W (corten steel).
New Features in RFEM 5.15.01 and RSTAB 8.15.01
The versions RFEM 5.15.01 and RSTAB 8.15.01 and the corresponding add-on modules have been extended with the following new features. Customers with a service contract can download the latest Dlubal program versions at any time.
Conversation Plinth in Columbus, IN
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.
One of five Exhibit Columbus winners of the J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller prize, Conversation Plinth is designed to generate conversation around the use of hardwood CLTs in US construction.
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