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The new generation of 3D FEA software is used for the structural analysis of members, surfaces, and solids.

The Steel Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of steel members according to various standards.

The Steel Joints add-on for RFEM allows you to analyze steel connections using an FE model. The FE model is generated automatically in the background and can be controlled via the simple and familiar input of components.

The Structure Stability add-on performs stability analysis of structures. It determines critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes.

The Stress-Strain Analysis add-on performs general stress analysis by calculating the existing stresses and comparing them with the limit stresses.

The two-part Optimization & Costs / CO2 Emission Estimation add-on finds suitable parameters for parameterized models and blocks via the artificial intelligence (AI) technique of particle swarm optimization (PSO) for compliance with common optimization criteria. Furthermore, this add-on estimates the model costs or CO2 emissions by specifying unit costs or emissions per material definition for the structural model.

The modern 3D structural analysis and design program is suitable for the structural and dynamic analysis of beam structures as well as the design of concrete, steel, timber, and other materials.

The Steel Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of steel members according to various standards.

The Structure Stability add-on performs the stability analysis of structures. It determines critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes.

The Stress-Strain Analysis add-on performs a general stress analysis by calculating the existing stresses and comparing them to the limit stresses.

The two-part Optimization & Costs / CO2 Emission Estimation add-on finds suitable parameters for parameterized models and blocks via the artificial intelligence (AI) technique of particle swarm optimization (PSO) for compliance with common optimization criteria. Furthermore, this add-on estimates the model costs or CO2 emissions by specifying unit costs or emissions per material definition for the structural model.

The stand-alone program RSECTION determines the section properties for any thin-walled and massive cross-sections.

Structural engineering software for a finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids, and contact elements

Plastic design of cross-sections according to the Partial Internal Forces Method (PIFM) and Simplex Method

Fatigue design of members and sets of members according to EN 1993-1-9

Generation of geometrically complex 3D tower structures, such as lattice towers and radio masts

Generation of the equipment for lattice towers of mobile operators

Generation of the wind, ice, and variable loads for lattice towers

Determination of effective lengths for lattice towers

Design of triangular and quadrilateral lattice towers according to the European standards

Design of nominally pinned bolted connections of members used in lattice towers according to Eurocode 3

Structural engineering software for design of frame, beam, and truss structures, as well as for linear and nonlinear calculations of internal forces, deformations, and support reactions

Fatigue design of members and sets of members according to EN 1993-1-9

Plastic design of cross-sections according the Partial Internal Forces Method (PIFM) and Simplex Method

Generation of geometrically complex 3D tower structures, such as lattice towers and radio masts

Generation of equipment for lattice towers of mobile operators

Generation of wind, ice, and variable loads for lattice towers

Determination of effective lengths for lattice towers

Design of triangular and quadrilateral lattice towers according to the European standards

Design of nominally pinned bolted connections of members used in lattice towers according to Eurocode 3

The Modal Analysis add-on allows for the calculation of eigenvalues, natural frequencies, and natural periods for member, surface, and solid models.

The Response Spectrum Analysis add-on performs seismic analysis using multi-modal response spectrum analysis. The spectra required for this can be created in compliance with the standards or can be user-defined. The equivalent static forces are generated from them. The add-on includes an extensive library of accelerograms from seismic zones that can be used to generate the response spectra.

Using the Pushover Analysis add-on, you can analyze the seismic actions on a particular building, and thus assess whether the building can withstand an earthquake.

The Time-Dependent Analysis (TDA) add-on allows you to consider the time-dependent material behavior of members. The long-term effects, such as creep, shrinkage, and aging, can influence the distribution of internal forces, depending on the structure.

The Concrete Design add-on allows for various design checks according to international standards. You can design members, surfaces, and columns, as well as perform punching and deformation analyses.

The Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.

The Masonry Design add-on for RFEM allows you to design masonry using the finite element method. It was developed as part of the research project titled DDMaS – Digitizing the Design of Masonry Structures. The material model represents the nonlinear behavior of the brick-mortar combination in the form of macro-modeling.

The Aluminum Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of aluminum members according to various standards.

The Modal Analysis add-on allows for the calculation of eigenvalues, natural frequencies, and natural periods for member, surface, and solid models.

The Response Spectrum Analysis add-on performs seismic analysis using the multi-modal response spectrum analysis. The spectra required for this can be created in compliance with the standards or can be user-defined. The equivalent static forces are generated from them. The add-on includes an extensive library of accelerograms from seismic zones that can be used to generate response spectra.

Earthquakes may have a significant impact on the deformation behavior of buildings. A pushover analysis allows you to analyze the deformation behavior of buildings and compare them with seismic actions. Using the Pushover Analysis add-on, you can analyze the seismic actions on a particular building, and thus assess whether the building can withstand the earthquake.

Concrete Design add-on allows for various design checks of members and columns according to international standards.

The Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.

The Aluminum Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of aluminum members according to various standards.