Structural Analysis and Design Software for Timber Structures

Structural Analysis of Timber Structures

The Dlubal structural engineering programs RFEM and RSTAB are the efficient solution for your structural analysis and design of two- or three-dimensional timber structures. Use the software for timber trusses, timber frames, truss girders, glued-laminated timber beams, timber sandwich panels, and many others.

Whether you design beam structures or surface elements, such as cross‑laminated timber plates, there are various options for simple and complex timber structures.

  • Membrane Roofing
    The combination of glued-laminated timber and steel is ideal for many interesting projects. An example of this is he membrane roofing of a grandstand on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden, Germany, for more than 200,000 guests.

    The RFEM program is ideal for structural engineers to efficiently perform structural calculations of membrane structures consisting of timber and steel.
    Join the satisfied users of RFEM!

    Customer Project | Membrane Roof Structure

  • Staircase Structure
  • Pedestrian Bridge

    Many users rely on the Dlubal structural analysis software RFEM (FEA) and RSTAB (frames and trusses) when analyzing and designing timber bridges.

    Timber bridges have a long tradition and especially in recent years, they are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to the high performance, economic efficiency, and design variety, the sustainability of timber material is a compelling argument for using timber in bridge construction.

    If you want to design bridges, the Dlubal's programs are your reliable companions.

    Customer Project | Pedestrian Bridge

  • Timber Building
  • Dome Structure
  • Lookout Tower Made of Timber and Steel
  • Timber Roof Structure
  • Office Building
  • Timber Roof Structure

Structural FEM Analysis and Design

The successful structural analysis program RFEM 6 by Dlubal Software is the basis of a modular program family that you can customize and combine according to your precise requirements. In the main program RFEM, you can define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. Furthermore, you can create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.

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Structural Frame & Truss Analysis Software

Use the Dlubal spatial frame & truss analysis software RSTAB 9 if you need a special solution tailored to beam, frame, and truss structures. Due to the special attention to such structures, it is even easier to use than the FEA software RFEM. This program has been the best choice for structural analysis and design of pure structural member models for many years.

Timber Design According to Various Standards

Select the Timber Design add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 to keep your members stable and safe. The add-on designs timber members for the ultimate and serviceability limit state according to the standards

  • European Union EN 1995-1-1:2010 (Eurocode 5)
  • Switzerland SIA 265:2015-08 (Swiss standard)
  • United States ANSI/AWC NDS:2018 (US standard)
  • Canada CSA 086 (Canadian standard)
  • People's Republic of China GB 50005 | 2017-11 (Chinese standard)

Generation, Analysis, and Evaluation of Building Models

The Building Model add-on for RFEM 6 allows you to define and manipulate your building by means of stories. A big advantage is that you can adjust the stories in many ways afterwards. Information about the stories and the entire model (a center of gravity) is displayed in tables and graphics.

Consideration of Construction Stages

Stay on track of the construction process with the Construction Stages Analysis (CSA) add-on for RFEM 6. In RFEM, this allows you to consider the construction process of structures (member, surface, and solid structures). Avoid potential mistakes when calculating entire models. These may easily arise when disregarding the influence of the construction process. With the helpful add-on, you can analyze the influences and consider them right up to the structural design.

Model Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The two-part add-on Optimization & Costs / CO2 Emissions Estimation for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 is your reliable partner for model optimization. On the one hand, it gives you the suitable parameters for parameterized models and blocks via the artificial intelligence technology (AI) of the particle swarm optimization (PSO) in order to comply with the usual optimization criteria. On the other hand, it estimates the model costs or CO2 emissions by specifying unit costs or emissions per material definition for your structural model.

Design of Multilayer Surfaces (such as CLT)

Tthe Multilayer Surfaces add-on for RFEM 6 allows you to define multilayer surface structures. You can design laminate surfaces, such as cross-laminated timber, in the Timber Design add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9.

Design of Timber Connections

Numerous add-on modules provide design options for steel and timber connections.

Stand-Alone Programs RX-TIMBER

Discover the RX-TIMBER stand-alone programs. For various structural components, you can perform the design of the ultimate limit state, the serviceability limit state, and the fire resistance according to Eurocode 5.

Interfaces for Data Exchange

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 (a programmable interface) to read or write the data from or to RFEM and RSTAB.

Support and Learning

Customer service is a fundamental pillar of the Dlubal Software company philosophy. We provide any necessary support you need to complete your daily work.

Contact Us

Contact Dlubal

Do you have any questions about our products or which are best suited for your design projects? Contact us via phone, email, chat, or forum, or search the FAQ page, available 24/7.

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Models to Download

Models to Download

Find a variety of structural timber analysis models to download, which you can use for training purposes or for your projects.


Online Manual | RFEM 6

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Online Training | English

RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Steel Design

Online Training 06/14/2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CEST

Introduction to New Add-on Pushover Analysis

Introduction to the New Pushover Analysis Add-On

Webinar 06/15/2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEST

3D Modeling for Geotechnical Analysis in RFEM 6

3D Modeling for Geotechnical Analysis in RFEM 6

Webinar 06/21/2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEST

Online Training | English

Eurocode 5 | Timber Structures According to DIN EN 1995-1-1

Online Training 06/22/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

Online Training | English

RFEM 6 | Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Design According to EC 8

Online Training 06/29/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

New Features in Steel Joints Add-On

New Features in Steel Joints Add-On

Webinar 06/29/2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CEST

Online Training | English

RFEM 6 | Basics

Online Training 07/13/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

Online Training | English

Eurocode 2 | Concrete Structures According to DIN EN 1992-1-1

Online Training 07/27/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

Online Training | English

Eurocode 3 | Steel Structures According to DIN EN 1993-1-1

Online Training 08/03/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

Online Training | English

Eurocode 5 | Timber Structures According to DIN EN 1995-1-1

Online Training 08/31/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

Online Training | English

RFEM 6 | Dynamic Analysis and Seismic Design According to EC 8

Online Training 09/14/2023 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CEST

RFEM 6
Hall with Arched Roof

Main Program

The structural analysis program RFEM 6 is the basis of a modular software system. The main program RFEM 6 is used to define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. The program can also design combined structures as well as solid and contact elements.

Price of First License
4,450.00 EUR
RSTAB 9
Structural Frame and Truss Analysis Software

Main Program

The structural frame & truss analysis and design program RSTAB 9 contains a similar range of functions as the FEA software RFEM, paying special attention to frames and trusses. Therefore, it is very easy to use and for many years, it has been the best choice for the structural analysis of beam structures consisting of steel, concrete, timber, aluminum, and other materials.

Price of First License
2,850.00 EUR
RFEM 6
Timber Structure

Design

The Timber Design add-on designs timber members for the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit states according to various standards.

Price of First License
1,850.00 EUR
RSTAB 9
Timber Structure

Design

The Timber Design add-on designs timber members for the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit states according to various standards.

Price of First License
1,850.00 EUR