If additional masses act in addition to the static loads, you can take them into account using the mass load type. In RFEM this is possible for nodal, member, line and surface loads, in RSTAB only for nodal and member loads. You can add the additional masses in the respective load cases.
Additional nodal masses
You can define either the 'mass' M or 'individual mass components' that are effective at the node in the X, Y and Z directions. In the latter case, it is also possible to specify the 'moment of inertia' IX, IY and IZ in order to model more complex mass points. For example, the rotational movements of a machine can be approximately taken into account.
Additional line weights (RFEM only)
You can define either the line mass M or 'individual mass components' that are effective on the line in the X, Y and Z directions.
Line weights are given in [t per unit of length].
You can change the unit in the dialog [[ https://www.dlubal.com/de/downloads-und-infos/dokumente/online-handbuecher/rfem-6/000014 Units and decimal places {%\} customize. To do this, use the
button at the bottom of the dialog.
Additional member masses
You can define the member mass M or 'individual mass components' that are effective on the member in the X, Y and Z directions. Member masses are given in [t per unit of length].
Additional mass per unit area (RFEM only)
Specify the mass per unit area M or 'individual mass components' that are effective on the surface in the X, Y and Z directions. Area weights are given in [t per unit area].
