Tensile Membrane Structure Design in RFEM 6
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Free Webinar | Tensile Membrane Structure Design in RFEM 6
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| 00:00 | Introduction |
| 04:03 | Example 1: Cable modeling and form-finding workflow |
| 18:32 | Static analysis considering the form-finding shape |
| 21:45 | Example 2: Fabric tensile structure modeling workflow |
| 34:15 | Form-finding load application and results review |
| 41:00 | Additional live load case application |
| 42:30 | CFD wind load simulation in RWIND 2 |
| 48:22 | Load combination generation acc. to ASCE 7-16 |
| 50:08 | Steel design data input acc. to AISC 360-16 |
| 53:13 | Analysis and design results review |
| 57:10 | Printout report and graphics options available |
| 1:01:36 | Conclusion |
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Amy Heilig, PE
CEO - USA Office
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Amy Heilig is the CEO of the USA office located in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, she provides sales and technical support and continues to aid in the development of Dlubal Software programs for the North American market.
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Free webinar Fabric membrane Tensile fabric Cable structure CFD analysis Wind simulation Form-finding Structural analysis Steel Design AISC AISC 360
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Wind Load Application Using RWIND 2
This article demonstrates wind load generation in RWIND 2 integrated with RFEM 6 for complete structural analysis and design.
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Compared to the RF-FORM-FINDING add-on module (RFEM 5), the following new features have been added to the Form-Finding add-on for RFEM 6:
- Specification of all form-finding load boundary conditions in one load case
- Storage of form-finding results as initial state for further model analysis
- Automatic assignment of the form-finding initial state via combination wizards to all load situations of a design situation
- Additionally form-finding geometry boundary conditions for members (unstressed length, maximum vertical sag, low-point vertical sag)
- Additional form-finding load boundary conditions for members (maximum force in member, minimum force in member, horizontal tension component, tension at i-end, tension at j-end, minimum tension at i-end, minimum tension at j-end)
- Material type "Fabric" and "Foil" in material library
- Parallel form-findings in one model
- Simulation of sequentially building form-finding states in connection with the Construction Stages Analysis (CSA) Add-On
- Why do the results in a modal analysis differ between the initial prestress and the surface load?
- Although I have modeled two identical structural systems, I obtain a different shape. Why?
- How is it possible to make factorized combinations of a dead load in the context of form‑finding?
- I want to create a mapped mesh for a circular hole plate. Is it possible to generate such a mesh in RFEM?
- It seems that the members stay not deformed after my RF‑FORM‑FINDING calculation. What did I wrong?
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Can I export my cutting pattern?
- How do I model a tent roof with two cone tips?
- How do I model a suspended membrane roof structure with line supports?
- I would like to calculate and design "flying structures". What do I need for this?
- I have already divided my membrane roof into individual surfaces. Can I quickly create a cutting pattern from these surfaces?
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RFEM 6 structural analysis software is the basis of a modular software system. The main RFEM 6 program is used to define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. The program also allows you to create combined structures as well as to model solid and contact elements.
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RWIND is a program (digital wind tunnel) for the numerical simulation of wind flows around any building geometries with determination of the wind loads on their surfaces. It can be used as a standalone application or together with RFEM and RSTAB for complete structural analysis and design.
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