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I would like to design an aluminum or lightweight structure. Is it possible to use RFEM or RSTAB for this?
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In addition to Eurocode 9 with numerous National Annexes, the American standard ADM 2020 is also available.
Further add-on modules for membrane and cable constructions complete the options.
Main Programs RFEM or RSTAB
The main programs RFEM or RSTAB are used to define structures, materials, and actions.If you also want to analyze membrane and cable structures, you need RFEM . When it comes to pure beam structures, the purchase of RSTAB is sufficient. In any case, RFEM is the more diverse option because it can be equipped and extended with the corresponding add-on modules for all materials and designs.
Available standards
- RF-/ALUMINUM according to Eurocode 9 (EN 1991-1-1: 2007)
- RF-/ALUMINUM ADM according to ADM 2020 (US standard)
Add-on modules
- RF-FORM-FINGING/RF-CUTTING-PATTERN (only for RFEM)
Determines the shape and cutting pattern for cutting membranes - RWIND Simulation
Complex analysis of any structures in the digital wind tunnel with transfer of load cases to RFEM or RSTAB for further processing.
Dynamic analysis
interfaces
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
An extensive collection of interfaces allows data exchange with other programs.
Keywords
RFEM RSTAB Aluminum Lightweight construction Frame structure Wind Membrane Cable BIM
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