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2018 NDS and CLT Design in RFEM

2018 NDS and CLT Design in RFEM
2018 NDS and CLT Design in RFEM
2018-09-20
Free
  • Overview of 2018 NDS updates with CLT design.
  • Modeling and loading of a CLT structure in RFEM.
  • Analysis and design per 2018 NDS utilizing RF-LAMINATE.

Time Schedule

  • Up to 01:58: Introduction
  • Up to 21:30: Example structure geometry and load application in RFEM
  • Up to 24:27: Add-on module concept with RF-LAMINATE
  • Up to 27:10: 2018 NDS updates for CLT design
  • Up to 40:26: CLT compositions, stiffness reductions, and laminate theory
  • Up to 49:15: Final model revisions for CLT structure
  • Up to 54:55: Analysis and design results in RF-LAMINATE
  • Up to 56:49: Conclusion

Amy Heilig, PE

CEO – USA Office | Sales & Technical Support Engineer

Amy Heilig serves as the CEO of our USA office based in Philadelphia, PA. She also offers sales and technical support while actively contributing to the development of Dlubal Software programs tailored for the North American market.

Location

Online
Events
2024-04-30
Online Training | English
EN-GB | Flag Online Training
RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Timber Design
2024-11-20
Online Training | English
EN-GB | Flag Online Training
RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Timber Design
Videos
EN-US | Flag Event
Webinar: 2018 NDS and CLT Design in RFEM (USA)
Length: 00:56:49 min
FAQ 005494 | How can I model a timber beam with stiffening on both sides? (splice)
EN-US | Flag FAQ
FAQ 005494 | How can I model a timber beam with stiffening on both sides? (splice)
Length: 00:01:22 min
EN-US | Flag Product Feature
Fire Resistance Design of Surfaces for EN 1995, SIA 265, NDS, and CSA O86
Length: 00:00:56 min
EN-US | Flag Event
Webinar | Timber Floor Calculations in RFEM 6
Length: 00:55:27 min
EN-US | Flag Event
RFEM 6 for Students | Introduction to Timber Design | November 29, 2023
Length: 01:10:03 min
EN-US | Flag Product Feature
Cross‑Section Optimization
Length: 00:00:56 min
FAQ|005410
EN-US | Flag FAQ
FAQ 005410 | How is the equivalent dimension calculated for round section in the Timber Design ad...
Length: 00:00:28 min
EN-US | Flag Event
Webinar | Introduction to RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 | Part 2: Combinatorics, Design, Documentation
Length: 01:01:40 min
EN-US | Flag Event
Webinar | Member and Surface Design of Timber Components in RFEM 6
Length: 01:10:01 min
Models to Download
Timber Building
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Two-Story Cross-Laminated Timber Building
Model 000000 | Timber Frame Building
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Timber Frame Building
Model 004809 | Cross-Laminated Timber Building
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Cross-Laminated Timber Building
Timber Slab
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Timber Slab
Model 004717 | Ceiling with Line Releases
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Ceiling with Line Releases
Model 004707 | Office Building of Municipal Works in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany
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Office Building Timber Structure with Reinforced Concrete Elements
Model 004708 | Floor Slab
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Slab
Model 004695 | Timber Industrial Hall Siegrist Igor Carpenteria
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Timber Industrial Hall Siegrist Igor Carpenteria
Model 004625 | Trussed Roof
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Trussed Roof
Knowledge Base Articles
KB 001848 | Timber Column Design as per the 2018 NDS Standard in RFEM 6
Using the Timber Design add-on, timber column design is possible according to the 2018 NDS standard ASD method. Accurately calculating timber member compressive capacity and adjustment factors is important for safety considerations and design. The following article will verify the maximum critical buckling strength calculated by the Timber Design add-on using step-by-step analytical equations as per the NDS 2018 standard including the compressive adjustment factors, adjusted compressive design value, and final design ratio.
KB 001825 | WebService & API for Analysis of Construction Stages
When calculating regular structures, data input is often not complicated but time-consuming. Input automation can save valuable time. The task described in the present article is to consider the stories of a house as single construction stages. Data is entered using a C# program so that the user does not have to enter the elements of the individual floors manually.
WebService & API C# - Cover Image
Our webservice offers users the opportunity to communicate with RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 using various programming languages. Dlubal's high-level functions (HLFs) allow you to expand and simplify the WebService's functionality. In line with RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9, using our WebService makes the engineer's work easier and faster. Check it out now! This tutorial shows you how to use the C# library by means of a simple example.
KB 001851 | Two-Hinged Frame with Individual Pin-Ended Column in Plane
The modal relevance factor is a result of the linear stability analysis and qualitatively describes the degree of participation of individual members in a specific mode shape.
Screenshots
Timber Structure
Timber Structure of Lookout Tower
This image shows a user interface of the RFEM 6 software, which is used for the structural analysis and design. In the main area of the interface, there is a complex 3D model of a timber structure, presented in two different styles: before and after the deformation.
Global Deformation – Before and After Position of Timber Structure Due to Wind Forces in RFEM 6 | Knies Magician's Hat in Rapperswil, Switzerland © Ghisleni Partner AG
This image shows a user interface of the RFEM 6 software, which is used for the structural analysis and design. In the main area of the interface, there is a complex 3D model of a timber structure, presented in two different views: a transparent outline view on the left and a colored structural analysis on the right.
Global Deformation of Timber Structure Due to Wind Forces in RFEM 6 | Knies Magician's Hat in Rapperswil, Switzerland © Ghisleni Partner AG
Glued-Laminated Timber Hall with Glulam Beams, CSA
Glued-Laminated Timber Hall with Glulam Beams and Construction Stage Analysis
RFEM Model of Palazzo Meridia Office and Retail Building in Nice, France
RFEM Model of Palazzo Meridia Office and Retail Building in Nice, France | © Architecture-Studio
Tower Structure with Wind Load Generation in RFEM 6
Timber Structure with Wind Load Generation in RFEM 6 | © STATIC Solution s.r.o
Exterior View of Gym | © KL-Architectes
Exterior View of Gym | © KL-Architectes
The construction of a gym in Metz
The construction of a gym in Metz | © KL-Architectes
Feature 002792 | Timber Panel Element
Definition of Timber Panel Element
Product Features
Feature 002792 | Timber Panel Element

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.

Feature 002585 | Fire Resistance Design of Surfaces for EN 1995 and SIA 265

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.

Feature 002615 | Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturer Library for USA, Canada, and Switzerland

Among others, the following cross-laminated timber manufacturers are available in the layer structure library:

  • Binderholz (USA)
  • KLH (USA, CAN)
  • Kalesnikoff (USA, CAN)
  • Nordic Structures (USA, CAN)
  • Mercer Mass Timber
  • SmartLam
  • Sterling Structural
  • Superstructures listed in Lignatec Edition 32 "Cross-Laminated Timber of Swiss Production"

By importing a structure from the layer structure library, all relevant parameters are adopted automatically. The library is continually updated.

Geodesic Dome

The Timber Design add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 is multi-purpose and combines a large number of additional elements. [*S16332764*] Timber Design Add-on for RFEM 6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which Dlubal software products do you recommend for the structural analysis and design of timber structures in particular?
How can I model a timber beam with stiffening on both sides? (splice)
How can I generate an area load on members via cells in RFEM 6 or RSTAB 9?
Which programs do I need for laminate and sandwich structures, or cross-laminated timber (CLT)?
Which Dlubal Software programs can I use to calculate and design timber structures?
How can I connect surfaces to other surfaces or members in a hinged/semi-rigid way?
What are Line Hinges and Line Releases?
Customer Projects
Model of Gym | © BET Moselle Bois
Metz Gym as Showcase of Engineering and Sustainability in Modern Construction, Metz, France
Siegrist Igor Carpenteria Warehouse in Maggia, Switzerland
Siegrist Igor Carpenteria Warehouse in Maggia, Switzerland
Office Building of Stadtwerke Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany (Rendering) | © MEDIA 4D GmbH
Office Building of Stadtwerke Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany
Quai M, the New Concert Hall in La Roche-sur-Yon, France (© LCA Construction Bois)
New Concert Hall in La Roche-sur-Yon, France
Anoeta Square Roofing
Timber Roof with Folded Plates in Anoeta, Spain
Gazebo in Monbidoupark
Gazebo in Monbijoupark in Bern, Switzerland
King Louis Bridge, Kempten, Germany | © Konstruktionsgruppe Bauen AG
King Louis Bridge in Kempten, Germany
Timber Gridshell "Moritzplatz Demonstrator" in Augsburg, Germany | © Digital Timber Construction DTC, TH Augsburg
Moritzplatz Demonstrator, Augsburg
Apartment House BSH20A "Stories" in Amsterdam, Netherlands | © MWA Hart Nibbrig, Amsterdam
Apartment House BSH20A "Stories" in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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