The structural analysis program RFEM is the basis of a modular software system. The main program RFEM is used to define structures, materials, and loads for planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells and members.
The program also allows you to create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.
The structural frame analysis and design program RSTAB contains a similar range of functions as RFEM.
Due to the special attention to frameworks, it is very easy to use and for many years it has been the best choice for structural analysis of 2D and 3D structures consisting of beams (for example frames, trusses, continuous beams).
For design of various materials such as reinforced and prestressed concrete, steel, aluminium, timber, and glass, there is a wide range of powerful add‑modules available for the main program RFEM/RSTAB.
These modules allow you to perform nonlinear, stability and dynamic analyses as well as joint designs and form‑finding processes for cable and membrane structures.
Stand-alone programs SHAPE‑THIN and SHAPE‑MASSIVE are used for determining cross‑section properties of any cross‑section type, as well as calculation of stresses and design.
Both programs can be connected to RFEM and RSTAB so the SHAPE‑THIN and SHAPE‑MASSIVE cross‑sections are available in the RFEM or RSTAB libraries. It is also possible to import internal forces from RFEM and RSTAB to SHAPE‑THIN and SHAPE‑MASSIVE for further design.
The stand‑alone programs do not require installation of the main program RFEM or RSTAB.
CRANEWAY designs craneway girders according to EC 3 and PLATE‑BUCKLING performs buckling analysis of unstiffened and stiffened rectangular plates according to EC 3.
The RX‑TIMBER programs design glulam trusses, continuous beams, columns, purlins, frames, stiffening, and roofs of timber structures.
The new ice hockey arena in Jičín, Czech Republic, has an impressive, column‑free roof structure consisting of truss girders made of glued-laminated timber.
Structural analysis has been performed in the structural engineering programs by Dlubal Software.
In June 2016, a new modern school was opened after nearly two years of construction in Gol, Norway.
The three-story building made of reinforced concrete, steel, and timber, provides a space for 750 students from 1st to 10th Grade on a gross floor area of 8,500 m²
Aquamate, a leading manufacturer of corrugated water tanks in Australia, plans to enter the North American market by the end of 2016.
Therefore, it is necessary to verify that the tanks meet all US codes and standards before the end of the year.
Various rope net structures for children's playgrounds, for example "Globe" or "Tetragode", have been designed by Heinz Bornemann, the customer of Dlubal Software.
Structural analysis of the supporting structures has been carried out in RSTAB.
Since 2013, a new S‑shaped pylon bridge meanders across the Agger river near Lohmar, a town in West Germany.
Due to its curving shape, the bridge reflecting the course of the river is perfectly integrated into the landscape.
The bird watching tower in the Reuss river delta is an exceptional look-out structure in the Urner Alps, Switzerland.
From four viewing platforms, people seeking relaxation enjoy the wonderful view into the river delta, and ornithologists can watch nesting birds.
The revolving superstructure of ship loader for coal can be moved in horizontal direction. The jib with a length of approx. 38 m can be lifted and lowered.
In total, the steel structure has 60 m in length, 12 m in width, and 30 m in height.
Four different point-supported glass chandeliers are focal points of the newly renovated shopping mall at Keystone, Indianapolis, USA.
Each chandelier consists of hanging glass plates, which are point-supported from brackets on stainless steel rings.
The “Edit Load Cases and Combinations” dialog box provides the option of the automatic generation of load and result combinations after selecting the corresponding combination expressions. In this clearly arranged dialog box, it is also possible to copy, add, or renumber load cases, for example.
Furthermore, you can manage the load cases and combinations in Tables 2.1 – 2.6.
When analyzing structural components of reinforced concrete structures, it is often necessary to design deep beams. These are mainly used for window and door lintels, upstand and downstand beams, the connection between split-level slabs, and frame systems. If they are displayed as surfaces in RFEM, the evaluation of reinforcement results requires further steps.
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Sciencepark in Linz, Austria | © www.werkraumwien.at
Crossrail station in Canary Wharf London, UK | © www.wiehag.com
Noise protection hangar at Zurich Airport, Switzerland | © www.wtm-engineers.de
Wooden mass boiler house in Kočevje, Slovenia | © www.ag-i.si
Timber apartment complex in Brescia, Italy | © www.rubner.com
Hotel Intercontinental in Davos, Switzerland | © www.ssp-muc.com
Bahá'í Temple of South America, Chile | © josef-gartner.permasteelisagroup.com
Lookout tower on Pyramidenkogel, Austria | © vitrag.eu
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