- Advanced printout report options
- Eliminate internal force imports from an external program
- Automatic update of internal forces with model modifications
- Automatic update of result calculations with model modifications
- Consideration of 3D internal forces, including torsion
- Full design equation output avoiding a black box calculation
- Detailed FEA model can be viewed and analyzed
- High-quality 3D connection visualization
Design Software for Structural Steel Connections
Structural FEM Analysis and Design
Do you already know the structural analysis program RFEM 6? If not, it's about time. RFEM 6 is the basis of a modular program family. The main program RFEM is used to define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. Your project cannot be assigned 100% to any system? Don't worry, because it is also possible to create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.
Connection Design
Are you still looking for the right add-ons and add-on modules for planning your project? Then you are right here. Here you will find numerous add-ons for steel connections as well as add-on modules for the connection design in steel and timber structures. This brings you a step closer to completing your project.
Interfaces for Data Exchange
Programs supporting the data exchange are incredibly helpful in your daily work. The structural analysis software provided by Dlubal Software can be integrated seamlessly into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The large number of interfaces allows you to exchange the data of digital building models with RFEM or RSTAB.
Use the Webservice as your programmable interface. This service allows you to read and write the data from or to RFEM and RSTAB.
Support and Learning
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Advantages
RFEM offers the following options to design a pinned end plate connection. First, there is the option in RF-JOINTS Steel - Pinned to enter the corresponding parameters quickly and easily to receive a documented analysis, including graphics.
- Which result combinations can I design with the RF‑/JOINTS Pro program, and what should I pay attention to?
- How can I display the contact stresses on a contact solid?
- When calculating a connection using the FRAME‑JOINT Pro add-on module, a message appears saying that the value is out of the valid range (existing value: 108, minimum value 100, maximum value 100). What does this message mean?
- How do I create a frame joint with taper in JOINTS Steel - Rigid?
- How can I model and design general bolted connections with the surface and solid elements in RFEM?
- For design in FRAME‑JOINT Pro, I get Error No. 30011 "The selected nodes have different geometry [...]." How can I design my connection?
- I would like to calculate and design "flying structures". What do I need for this?
- How can I perform the design of the tension resistance of a smooth column in a smooth bucket column base; that is, the design against pulling out the column?
- When modeling a beam connection to a continuous column, I have the problem that the column flange fails under bending. If I add backing plates in the FRAME‑JOINT Pro add-on module, nothing changes for all design ratios. Why?
- Is it possible to design a restrained column base with stiffeners on both sides of the column in any of the RFEM/RSTAB add-on modules?
Associated Products
RFEM 5
Main Program
Structural engineering software for finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids, and contact elements
Price of First License
3,950.00 EUR
3,950.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Main Program
Structural engineering software for designing frame, beam, and truss structures, as well as performing linear and nonlinear calculations of internal forces, deformations, and support reactions
Price of First License
2,850.00 EUR
2,850.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of pinned connections according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of hinged and restrained column base footings according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of rigid bolted frame joints according to Eurocode 3 or DIN 18800
Price of First License
1,250.00 EUR
1,250.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of standardized joints in steel structures according to the EN 1993-1-8 - DSTV guideline
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of nominally pinned bolted connections of members used in lattice towers according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
Add-on Module
Design of SIKLA joints according to GX K14-6005-3
Price of First License
1,250.00 EUR
1,250.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Comparison of results with defined limit values
Price of First License
650.00 EUR
650.00 EUR
RFEM 5
Add-on Module
Design of connections with hollow cross-sections according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
850.00 EUR
850.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of pinned joints according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of hinged and restrained column base footings according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of rigid bolted frame joints according to Eurocode 3 or DIN 18800
Price of First License
1,250.00 EUR
1,250.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of standardized joints in steel structures according to the EN 1993-1-8 - DSTV guideline
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of nominally pinned bolted connections of members used in lattice towers according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
750.00 EUR
750.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of SIKLA joints according to GX K14-6005-3
Price of First License
1,250.00 EUR
1,250.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Comparison of results with defined limit values
Price of First License
650.00 EUR
650.00 EUR
RSTAB 8
Add-on Module
Design of connections with hollow cross-sections according to Eurocode 3
Price of First License
850.00 EUR
850.00 EUR
