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Updating the Revit Model
The direct interface with Revit allows you to update the Revit model according to the changes you have made in RFEM or RSTAB. Depending on the modification, the Revit objects may have to be regenerated (deleting the object and subsequent regeneration). The regeneration is performed on the basis of the RFEM/RSTAB model.
If you want to avoid this regeneration, activate the option "Update only materials, thicknesses, and sections." In this case, only the properties of the objects will be adjusted. Changes differing in material, surface thickness, and section are, however, not considered in this case.
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Considering the Stiffness of Gas Solids in Nonlinear Time History Analysis
The stiffness of gas given by the ideal gas law pV = nRT can be considered in the nonlinear dynamic analysis.
The calculation of gas is available for accelerograms and time diagrams for both the explicit analysis and the nonlinear implicit Newmark analysis. To determine the gas behaviour correctly, at least two FE layers for gas solids should be defined.
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Eccentricity of Member Loads
For member loads of the load type "Force", you can define eccentricities. You can apply the load eccentricities by means of an absolute or relative offset.
It is recommended to use the large deformation analysis to consider all effects of eccentric loads.
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Display of Forces and Deformations of Hinges and Releases
RFEM offers the following tables to display forces and deformations of hinges and releases:
- 4.45 Line Hinges - Deformations
- 4.46 Line Hinges - Forces
- 4.47 Member Hinges - Deformations
- 4.48 Member Hinges - Forces
- 4.49 Nodal Releases - Deformations
- 4.50 Nodal Releases - Forces
- 4.51 Line Releases - Deformations
- 4.52 Line Releases - Forces
The tables can be displayed in the prinout report. Moreover, the results in line hinges and line releases can be displayed graphically. It can be controlled by the Project Navigator - Results.
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Bar Reinforcement Export to Revit
The reinforcement concept from RF-/CONCRETE Members can be exported to Revit. Rectangular and circular cross-sections are possible at the moment. The reinforcement bars can be modified afterwards in Revit. -
Imposed Line Deformation
Imposed line deformations can be defined for supported lines in RFEM. For example, foundation settlements can be simulated with this function.
Moreover, it is possible to define imposed rotations for lines.
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Nonlinear Material Law for Membranes
RFEM offers the option to couple surfaces with the stiffness types "Membrane" and "Membrane-Orthotropic" with the material models "Isotropic Nonlinear Elastic 2D/3D" and "Isotropic Plastic 2D/3D" (RF-MAT NL add-on module required).
This functionality enables the simulation of the nonlinear strain behaviour of, for example, ETFE foils.
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Torsional Design in RF-LAMINATE
In the RF-LAMINATE add-on module for RFEM, the design of torsional shear stresses is possible in the superposition of net and gross cross-section values. The design is effected separately each in x- and y-direction. The loadings of the intersection points of cross-laminated timber panels are designed. -
Eigenvalue Solver for Member Design in RF-/STEEL AISC
The determination of the critical buckling moment is carried out in RF-/STEEL AISC by using the eigenvalue solver which allows an exact determination of the critical buckling load.
The eigenvalue solver is completed by a display window of the eigenvalue graphics which ensures the check of the boundary conditions.
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Consideration of Lateral Restraints in RF-/STEEL AISC
In RF-/STEEL AISC, it is possible to consider lateral restraints at any location. It is, for example, possible to stabilize only the upper flange.
Moreover, user-defined lateral restraints can be assigned, for example single rotational and translational springs at any location at the cross-section.
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