Introductory Examples and Tutorials

RFEM and RSTAB are powerful programs, helping structural engineers meet requirements in modern civil engineering. This short introduction will help you with the first steps and familiarize you with the most important functions of the software. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. The first part shows how to create the structural objects and loads, combine the loads, perform a structural analysis, check the results, and prepare the data for printing. Eurocodes with the CEN settings are used as standards. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. The first part shows how to create the structural objects and loads, combine the loads, perform a structural analysis, check the results, and prepare the data for printing. The US codes are used as standards. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. The second part deals with the concrete design of the slabs, walls, beams, and the column according to EN 1992-1-1 with the CEN settings. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis was carried out. Now, the second part deals with the concrete design of slabs, walls, beams, and the column. ACI 318-19 is used as a standard. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. The concrete design was performed in the second part. Finally, the third part deals with the design of the steel members according to EN 1993-1-1 with the CEN settings. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis was carried out. After performing the concrete design in the second part, the third part now deals with the design of steel members. AISC 360-22 is used as a standard. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. Then the concrete and steel designs were performed in the following parts. This part now deals with the design of the steel connections according to EN 1993-1-8 with the CEN settings. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. Then the concrete and steel designs were performed in the following parts. This part now deals with the design of the steel connections according to AISC 360-22. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. Then the concrete and steel designs were performed in the following parts. This part now guides you through the dynamic analysis of the model according to EN 1998-1 with the CEN settings. "

In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. Then the concrete and steel designs were performed in the following parts. This part now guides you through the dynamic analysis of the model according to the ASCE 7. "

In this tutorial, we would like to familiarize you with various features of RFEM 5. Like in any other software, there are several ways to reach your goal in RFEM. Depending on the situation and your personal preferences, it may be useful to approach something from a different angle.
This tutorial is intended to encourage you to explore RFEM's features. "

The model example includes a floor slab supported by columns with two downstand beams. The structure should be designed according to linear-static and second-order analysis with regard to the load cases of the self-weight with finishes, imposed load, and imperfection
. The features presented here show you how to define model and load objects in various ways. "

The following introductory example shows you the most important features of the SHAPE‑THIN program. The model example includes a planar two-hinged frame. The load cases of self-weight, snow, wind and imperfection are design according to the second-order analysis. "

The example describes a steel angle to which an unequal angle section is welded. We will determine the cross-section values, the stresses and the effective widths of the angle. Furthermore, this simple cross-section should encourage you to discover the possibilities of SHAPE‑THIN on your own. "

RFEM 5 with RF-DYNAM Pro "

A multi-material structure comprised of steel members and concrete panels is to be designed for earthquake loads. Two methods are compared: the equivalent static force analysis which is the standard method described in IBC 2012 and the response spectra analysis which is a more general method. Both lead to the same internal and reaction force results. This is to be verified in this example. "

The following RF-DYNAM Pro example presents two engines which induce vibrations on a steel frame by means of rotating unbalanced masses. Both engines work with a drive of 330 rpm. The mass of the rotor is 700 lb, and the eccentricity e is 0.75 in. The mass of a single engine is 1 ton. The load from the engine and unbalanced mass are to be distributed over the adjacent members. "