The snow and wind load wizard has been extended to include some new functions in the new RFEM 6. In addition to the standardized generation of wind and snow loads, the load wizard can also determine loads for hybrid models made of members and surfaces now. Furthermore, the generated loads can be switched on and off for each roof side.
Moreover, there is a direct integration of the Geo-zone tool now, where you can exactly define the position of a construction project. All local coefficients are then automatically extracted by using the tool.
Extension of Snow and Wind Load Wizards in RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9
The coefficient θ is calculated as follows:$$\mathrm\theta\;=\;\frac{\displaystyle{\mathrm P}_\mathrm{tot}\;\cdot\;{\mathrm d}_\mathrm r}{{\mathrm V}_\mathrm{tot}\;\cdot\;\mathrm h}\;$$
In the "Edit Section" dialog box, you can display the buckling shapes of the Finite Strip Method (FSM) as a 3D graphic.
In RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9, you have the option to enter "Visual Objects" as guide objects. You can import the file formats 3ds, stl, and obj.
These objects allow you to create a better reference to the dimensions.
Mia is accessible in the programs and prevents the hassle of following up by email or phone.
Using the "Dashpot" member type, you can define a damping coefficient, a spring constant, and a mass. This member type extends the possibilities within the Time History Analysis.
With regard to viscoelasticity, the "Dashpot" member type is similar to the Kelvin-Voigt model, which consists of the damping element and an elastic spring (both connected in parallel).