Structural Analysis and Design Software for Timber Structures | RFEM 6 & RSTAB 9 by Dlubal Software

• A wide range of available sections, such as rolled I-sections; channel sections; T-sections; angles; rectangular and circular hollow sections; round bars; symmetrical and asymmetrical, parametric I-, T-, and angle sections; built-up cross-sections (suitability for design depends on the selected standard)
• Design of general RSECTION cross-sections (depending on the design formats available in the respective standard); for example, equivalent stress design
• Design of tapered members (design method depending on the standard)
• Adjustment of the essential design factors and standard parameters is possible
• Flexibility due to detailed setting options for basis and extent of calculations
• Fast and clear results output for an immediate overview of the result distribution after the design
• Detailed output of the design results and essential formulas (comprehensible and verifiable result path)
• Numerical results clearly arranged in tables and graphical display of the results in the model
• Integration of the output into the RFEM/RSTAB printout report

Using the "Beam Panel" thickness type, you can model timber panel elements in 3D space. You just specify the surface geometry and the timber panel elements are generated using an internal member-surface construct, including the simulation of the connection flexibility.

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You have the option to perform the fire resistance design of surfaces using the reduced cross-section method. The reduction is applied over the surface thickness. It is possible to perform the design checks for all timber materials allowed for the design.

For cross-laminated timber, depending on the type of adhesive, you can select whether it is possible for individual carbonized layer parts to fall off, and whether you can expect increased charring in certain layer areas.