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Structural FEA Software RFEM 5 | First Steps
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Everything I Expected and More
"RFEM is everything I expected and more. I’m having a blast learning the software and the webinars are fantastic."
Nicholas J. Greven P.Eng.
07/23/2019
This page provides some useful hints and tips for the users who are not familiar with RFEM to facilitate your introduction to our programs.
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Download Trial Version
To test the program before purchasing an RFEM or RSTAB license, you can download the free 90 day trial version. This will allow you to test the full version of the program without any limitations.
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Introductory Examples and Tutorials
The introductory examples and tutorials for RFEM 5 and RSTAB 8 will help you to get started with the program. Step by step, you will become familiar with the most important features. You can download the documents in PDF format.
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Introductory Videos
Watch the introductory videos and the other videos on various topics related to RFEM/RSTAB.
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Webinars
Watch the recorded webinars about RFEM/RSTAB as well as the add-on modules and stand-alone programs.
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Manual
Manuals provide detailed descriptions of the programs. Download the PDF files and use the keyword search.
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FAQ
The FAQ page provides answers to frequently asked questions provided by hotline engineers of Dlubal Software as well as solutions to commonly encountered problems.
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Structural Analysis Models for Download
Download numerous structural models (for example, RFEM, RSTAB, or RWIND files) to utilize them for training purposes or for your projects.
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Infotainment
This section offers useful information about general structural analysis and design as well as the Dlubal Software programs.
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Verification Examples
The Dlubal Software programs provide comprehensible structural analysis calculations. They are not a "Black Box". The verification examples available on this page explain how the software works and reveal the calculation methods.
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In addition to personal support, we offer resources 24/7 through our website.
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"The software is very easy and intuitive to use. And if you need any help, you can contact the friendly and competent support team."
Michael Schmidt
06/22/2019
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Failing Support Conditions for Contact Surfaces
In order to create a surface model with failing supports close to reality, an option called "Failure if contact perpendicular to surfaces failed" is available in RFEM 5 for contact solids under "Contact Parallel to Surfaces".
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- Is it also possible to consider friction at nodal support in RFEM or RSTAB?
- Where in the Dlubal extranet can I download my RFEM / RSTAB authorization file?
- How can I display more information about member end hinges in a graphic?
- I have a model with crossing line releases/line hinges and I obtain implausible results.
- I have deleted my shortcut from Viewer. How can I restore it?
- Can I create a visibility from objects even though the function is grayed?
- How do I apply wind load on members of open structures?
- Is it possible to switch off the minimum internal forces when displaying a result diagram so that the maximum values are only displayed?
- Although I have modeled two identical structural systems, I obtain a different shape. Why?
- How can I rotate a nodal support using the COM interface?
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