Structural Analysis and Design Software
FEM Analysis and Design of Structures
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.
Analysis and Design of Beam Structures
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).
Add-on Modules for RFEM and RSTAB
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.
Cross-Section Properties Software
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.
Stand-Alone Programs
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.
Interfaces for Data Exchange
The structural analysis software provided by Dlubal can be seamlessly integrated into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. A variety of interfaces allows you to exchange data from digital building models with RFEM or RSTAB.
Support and Learning
Customer service is one of the fundamental pillars of the Dlubal Software company philosophy. We also offer you all the support you need for your daily work.
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- For the design, I can only select the surrounding reinforcement for a rectangular cross-section. Why?
- Some of my supports are rotated by 180 degrees. How can I rotate the view of a nodal support?
- Is it possible to switch off the minimum internal forces when displaying a result diagram so that the maximum values are only displayed?
- I do not want to design a cross-section in the RF‑/STEEL EC3 add-on module. Can I quickly remove this cross-section from the selection?
- I design a set of members by using the equivalent member method in RF‑/STEEL EC3, but the calculation fails. The system is unstable, delivering the message "Non-designable - ER055) Zero value of the critical moment on the segment."What could be the reason?
- I would like to define a line support with ineffective tension and apply the tension force on this line by using a nodal support instead. Why does the line support still receive a tension force?
- A single-span beam consisting of several apparently straight members receives small torsional moments in the load case of "dead load." Why?
- Does the program check the lap length of the vertical stirrups of a block foundation with smooth bucket sides?
- When comparing RF‑CONCRETE Columns with another design software, I get different results. How to explain the differences?
- My aim is to mesh a circular hole plate in a mapped way. Is such a meshing possible in RFEM?
Associated Products
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
3,540.00 USD
Main Program
The structural engineering software for design of frame, beam and truss structures, performing linear and nonlinear calculations of internal forces, deformations, and support reactions
2,550.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of reinforced concrete members and surfaces (plates, walls, planar structures, shells)
810.00 USD
Add-on Module
Reinforced concrete design according to the model column method (method based on nominal curvature)
630.00 USD
Add-on Module
Physical and geometrical nonlinear calculation of beam and plate structures consisting of reinforced concrete
1,300.00 USD
Add-on Module
Analytical deformation analysis of plate structures consisting of reinforced concrete
400.00 USD
Add-on Module
Punching shear design of foundations and slabs with nodal and line supports
760.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of single, bucket and block foundations
760.00 USD
Add-on Module
Stress analysis of steel surfaces and members
1,030.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of steel members according to Eurocode 3
1,480.00 USD
Module Extension for RF-STEEL EC3 and RF-STEEL AISC
Warping torsion analysis according to the second-order theory with 7 degrees of freedom
850.00 USD
Module Extension for RF-STEEL EC3
Plastic design of cross-sections according the Partial Internal Forces Method (PIFM) and Simplex Method
850.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of steel members according to the American standard ANSI/AISC 360
1,480.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of steel members according to the Swiss standard SIA 263
1,480.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of steel members according to the Canadian standard CSA S16
1,480.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of aluminum members according to Eurocode 9
1,480.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of aluminium members according to the American standards ADM 2010, ADM 2015 and ADM 2020
1,480.00 USD
Add-on Module
Plate buckling analysis of rectangular plates with or without stiffeners
900.00 USD
Add-on Module
Timber design according to Eurocode 5, SIA 265 and/or DIN 1052
1,120.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of timber members according to the American standard ANSI/AWC NDS
1,120.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of single-layer, laminated and insulating glass
1,120.00 USD
Add-on Module
Generation of geometrically complex 3D tower structures such as lattice towers and radio masts
1,750.00 USD
Add-on Module
Generation of equipment for lattice towers of mobile operators
990.00 USD
Add-on Module
Generation of wind, ice and variable loads for lattice towers
1,750.00 USD
Add-on Module
Determination of effective lengths for lattice towers
580.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of triangular and quadrilateral lattice towers according to European standards
1,480.00 USD
Add-on Module
Design of rigid bolted frame joints according to Eurocode 3 or DIN 18800
1,120.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Properties and stresses of thin-walled and cold-formed cross-sections
1,300.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Design of crane runway girders according to EN 1993-6 and DIN 4132
1,480.00 USD
PLATE-BUCKLING 8.xx | Stand-Alone
Stand-Alone Program
Plate buckling analysis of rectangular plates with or without stiffeners
900.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of stiffening truss bracing according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
360.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of rectangular and circular columns according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
360.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of simple, continuous and Gerber beams with or without cantilever according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
360.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of single-span and wide-span glulam beams according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
1,120.00 USD
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of flat, monopitch and duopitch roofs according to Eurocode 5
360.00 USD
