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KB 001627 | Function "Unite Nodes": Logic and Application
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First Steps with RFEM
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In RFEM and RSTAB, you can use many interfaces to simplify the modeling of your structure. From background layers to the import of IFC objects that can be converted into members or surfaces, up to the import of the entire structural system from Revit or Tekla. Regardless of the performance of the selected interface, the further utilization also depends on the accuracy of the imported data.
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Dlubal Knowledge Base Regenerate model Unite nodes Model check Identical nodes Dlubal KB Knowledge Base Technical contribution to Dlubal Software
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Why 3D Models in Structural Design?
Digital trends, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) or new options for creating realistic visualized models, are based on 3D models. But do 3D models really have an advantage or are we just following a trend? The following presents some arguments for working in 3D models.
RF-COM/RS-COM | Scope of Functions
- Reading and writing access to structural data, load case data, load and result combinations, and calculation results
- External control of calculation
- Possibility to open and edit available models or to create new models
- Access to all results such as deformations, internal forces, and support reactions
- Ability to intercept possible errors using error messages
- Access to control elements as well as results of the following programs:
- RF-/STEEL
- RF-/STEEL EC3
- RF-/ALUMINUM
- RF-/CONCRETE
- RF-STABILITY
- RX-TIMBER Glued-Laminated Beam
- RF-/TIMBER Pro
- RF-/DYNAM Pro
- SUPER-RC
- Which programs can I use to calculate and design power plants?
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When trying to import a model from AutoCAD into RFEM, I am getting the error message "3DSOLID or REGION entity detected. Those entities are written in binary format, so import is not possible."
What does this mean? - Which programs and add-on modules by Dlubal Software are available for reinforced concrete structures?
- Why do I get high differences when designing a longitudinally stiffened buckling panel compared to the German and Austrian National Annexes?
- How are the signs to be interpreted for the release results of the line release and line hinges?
- How can I create a curved or curved section?
- Is it possible to manually specify a longitudinal reinforcement for the design in RF-PUNCH Pro?
- After the design with RF-/TIMBER Pro, I had a cross-section optimized. Why is the utilization of the optimized cross -section now exceeded?
- Why are the stresses of the 90 ° orientation not displayed in RF-LAMINATE for a layer with the orthotropic direction 90 ° for σb, 90?
- Why is the deflection of the reinforced concrete floor sometimes greater when selecting a larger basic reinforcement?
