The Most Common User Errors With RFEM and RSTAB
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This webinar demonstrates the most common user errors when working with RFEM and RSTAB and how to avoid them.
Recorded Webinar
Date | Time
Event Language
EnglishContent
The Most Common User Errors With RFEM and RSTABTime Schedule
0:00 | Introduction |
2:05 | Wind load application on duopitch roofs |
8:15 | Correct imperfection application |
12:35 | Sets of members for member design |
15:00 | Contact solid modeling |
27:55 | FE mesh size |
21:20 | Definition of FE mesh refinements |
32:30 | Definition of average regions |
35:50 | Unexpected internal forces |
40:15 | Connection plate-beam (rigid, loose, elastic) |
48:35 | Consideration of creep coefficient in timber structures |
53:10 | Dealing with/correction of instabilities |
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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Andreas Hörold
Marketing & Public Relations
Mr. Hörold takes care of the Dlubal Software website, creates press releases as well as marketing materials, and is the moderator of the German and English webinars.

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Frenzel
Product Engineering & Customer Support
Mr. Frenzel is responsible for the development of products for dynamic analysis. He also provides technical support for customers of Dlubal Software.

Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Markus Baumgärtel
Customer Support
Mr. Baumgärtel provides technical support for customers of Dlubal Software.
Keywords
Free webinar RFEM RSTAB User error User errors User mistake User mistakes Mistake Error Issue Tips FE mesh Singularity Instability
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- Product Description | Structural Analysis Program RFEM
- Product Description | Frame Analysis Software RSTAB
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