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KB 001680 | Why use 3D models in structural design?
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Structures are naturally three-dimensional. However, because it was impossible to perform calculations on three-dimensional models easily in the past, the structures were simplified and broken down into planar subsystems. With the increasing performance of computers and related software, it is often possible to do without these simplifications.
Digital trends such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and new options for creating realistic visualized models reinforce this trend. But do 3D models really offer an advantage, or are we just following a trend? The following text presents some arguments for working in 3D models.
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Dlubal Knowledge Base 3D model 2D model BIM Building Information Modeling Analysis model Structural Analysis Model Dlubal KB KNOWLEDGE BASE Technical article construction Civil engineering Structural engineer Structural Design structural engineer Structural analysis Structural Engineer RFEM 6 RSTAB 9 Dlubal Software
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Why Use 3D Models in Structural Design?
Digital trends such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and new options for creating realistic visualized models are based on 3D models. But do 3D models really offer an advantage, or are we just following a trend? The following text presents some arguments for working in 3D models.
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