SHAPE-THIN | Cold-Formed Sections
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SHAPE-THIN determines the effective cross-sections according to EN 1993-1-3 and EN 1993-1-5 for cold-formed sections. You can optionally check the geometric conditions for the applicability of the standard specified in EN 1993‑1‑3, Section 5.2.
The effects of local plate buckling are considered according to the method of reduced widths and the possible buckling of stiffeners (instability) is considered for stiffened sections according to EN 1993-1-3, Section 5.5.
As an option, you can perform an iterative calculation to optimize the effective cross-section.
You can display the effective cross-sections graphically.
Read more about designing cold-formed sections with SHAPE-THIN and RF-/STEEL Cold-Formed Sections in this technical article: Design of a Thin-Walled, Cold-Formed C-Section According to EN 1993-1-3.
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Design of Fillet Welds According to EN 1993-1-8
A fillet weld is the most common weld type in steel building construction. According to EN 1993‑1‑8, 4.3.2.1 (1) [1], fillet welds may be used for connecting structural parts where the fusion faces form an angle between 60° and 120°.
- Footfall Analysis links with RFEM, using its model geometry, so that the user is not required to create a second model specifically for footfall analysis
- Allows the user to analyze any type of structure for footfall analysis, irrespective of the shape, material or use
- Quick and accurate predictions of resonant and impulsive (transient) responses
- Cumulative measurement of vibration levels – VDV analysis
- Intuitive output enabling the engineer to improve critical areas in a cost-effective way
- Pass/fail limit check in accordance with BS 6472 and ISO 10137
- Available excitation forces: CCIP-016, SCI P354, AISC DG11 for floors and stairs
- Frequency weighting curves (BS 6841)
- Quick investigation for full model or specific areas
- Vibration Dose Analysis (VDV)
- Adjusting the minimum and maximum walking frequency as well as the walker’s weight
- User-defined input damping values
- Varying the number of footfalls for resonant response, user input or software calculated
- Environmental response limit based on BS 6472 and ISO 10137
- What is the purpose of a fillet weld in SHAPE‑THIN?
- Is it possible to model cold-formed sections in SHAPE‑THIN 8 and to design them in RF‑/STEEL Cold-Formed Sections?
- When calculating a cross-section, I get a message saying that the weld is not connected to two elements. What should I do?
- When calculating a stiffened panel, I get the message that the boundary c/t-zone of the panel is not supported. What should I do?
- When calculating a buckling panel, I get a message saying that some elements are connected to the panel, but they are not defined as stiffeners. What should I do?
- When selecting the elements for a stiffener of a stiffened panel, I get a message saying that at least one of the selected elements is a null element. What should I do?
- When calculating a longitudinally stiffened panel, I get a message saying that the stiffener cannot be at the end of the panel. What should I do?
- How does the calculation of the moments of inertia differ when the cross-section consists of several unconnected or connected partial cross-sections?
- Is it possible to assign the identical section or cross-section names with the SHAPE‑THIN program?
- How is the automatic creation of c/t-parts carried out?
