In RFEM, surfaces are automatically connected if they have common boundary lines. If the definition line of a surface is lying in another surface, the line is automatically integrated into the surface, provided that it is a planar surface. In the case of quadrangle surfaces, however, the automatic object detection would be relatively complex. Therefore, the corresponding function is deactivated. The integrated objects must be specified manually. However, RFEM offers an option that facilitates the integration of quadrangle surfaces.
KB 000745 | Integrating Objects in Quadrangle Surfaces
The results of solid stresses can be displayed as colored 3D points in the finite elements.
The number of degrees of freedom in a node is no longer a global calculation parameter in RFEM (6 degrees of freedom for each mesh node in 3D models, 7 degrees of freedom for the warping torsion analysis). Thus, each node is generally considered with a different number of degrees of freedom, which leads to a variable number of equations in the calculation.
This modification speeds up the calculation, especially for models where a significant reduction of the system could be achieved (for example, trusses and membrane structures).
This section offers useful information about general structural analysis and design as well as Dlubal Software programs.
InfotainmentDisplay extended strains of members, surfaces, and solids (for example, the important principal strains, equivalent total strains, and so on) in the Project Navigator - Results in RFEM as well as in Table 4.0.
For example, you can display governing plastic strains when performing the plastic design of connections with surface elements.
For example, can I define a member that absorbs all internal forces, except for the compressive axial forces?
Is it possible to add this new load case to combinations that are generated automatically?