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Online Manual RFEM | Surfaces
Dome Made of Aluminum Beams
| Number of Nodes | 338 |
| Number of Lines | 460 |
| Number of Members | 460 |
| Number of Load Cases | 2 |
| Number of Load Combinations | 1 |
| Total Weight | 7.201 tons |
| Dimensions | 467.74 x 139.66 x 50.98 feet |
| Program Version | 5.24.01 |
Knowledge Base
Compared to the RF-FORM-FINDING add-on module (RFEM 5), the following new features have been added to the Form-Finding add-on for RFEM 6:
- Specification of all form-finding load boundary conditions in one load case
- Storage of form-finding results as initial state for further model analysis
- Automatic assignment of the form-finding initial state via combination wizards to all load situations of a design situation
- Additional form-finding geometry boundary conditions for members (unstressed length, maximum vertical sag, low-point vertical sag)
- Additional form-finding load boundary conditions for members (maximum force in member, minimum force in member, horizontal tension component, tension at i-end, tension at j-end, minimum tension at i-end, minimum tension at j-end)
- Material types "Fabric" and "Foil" in material library
- Parallel form-findings in one model
- Simulation of sequentially building form-finding states in connection with the Construction Stages Analysis (CSA) add-on
Various design parameters of the cross-sections can be adjusted in the serviceability limit state configuration. The applied cross-section condition for the deformation and crack width analysis can be controlled there.
For this, the following settings can be activated:
- Crack state calculated from associated load
- Crack state determined as an envelope from all SLS design situations
- Cracked state of cross-section - independent of load
In the "Deflection and Design Support" tab under "Edit Member", the members can be clearly segmented using optimized input windows. Depending on the supports, the deformation limits for cantilever beams or single-span beams are used automatically.
By defining the design support in the corresponding direction at the member start, member end, and intermediate nodes, the program automatically recognizes the segments and segment lengths to which the allowable deformation is related. It also automatically detects whether it is a beam or a cantilever due to the defined design supports. The manual assignment, as in the previous versions (RFEM 5), is no longer necessary.
The "User-Defined Lengths" option allows you to modify the reference lengths in the table. The corresponding segment length is always used by default. If the reference length deviates from the segment length (for example, in the case of curved members), it can be adjusted.
This feature also contributes to the clearly-arranged display of your results. Clipping planes are intersecting planes that you can place freely throughout the model. The zone in front of or behind the plane is consequently hidden in the display. This way, you can clearly and simply show the results in an intersection or a solid, for example.
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Main Program
The new generation of 3D FEA software is used for the structural analysis of members, surfaces, and solids.
Main Program
The modern 3D structural analysis and design program is suitable for the structural and dynamic analysis of beam structures as well as the design of concrete, steel, timber, and other materials.
Add-On
The Form-Finding add-on finds the optimal shape of members subjected to axial forces and tension-loaded surface models. The shape is determined by the equilibrium between the member axial force or the membrane stress and the existing boundary conditions.
Add-On
The Steel Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of steel members according to various standards.
Add-On
The Steel Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of steel members according to various standards.
Main Program
Structural engineering software for a finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids, and contact elements
Add-On Module
Form-finding of tensile membrane and cable structures
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Generation of cutting patterns for tensile membrane structures
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Design of steel members according to Eurocode 3
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Design of steel members according to the American standard ANSI/AISC 360
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Design of steel members according to the Swiss standard SIA 263
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Design of steel members according to the Indian standard IS 800:2007
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Design of steel members according to the British standard BS 5950-1:2000 or British Annex BS EN 1993-1-1
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Design of steel members according to the Chinese standard GB 50017-2003
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Design of steel members according to the Canadian standard CSA S16
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Design of steel members according to the Australian standard AS 4100-1998
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Design of steel members according to the Mexican standard NTC-DF 2004
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Design of steel members according to the Russian standard SP 16.13330.2011
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Design of steel members according to the South African standard SANS 10162-1:2011
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Design of steel members according to the Brazilian standard ABNT NBR 8800:2008
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Design of steel members according to the Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011 (Buildings Department – Hong Kong)
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Stress analysis of steel members
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Design of steel members according to Eurocode 3
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the American standard ANSI/AISC 360
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to Swiss standard SIA 263
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Indian standard IS 800:2007
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the British standard BS 5950-1:2000 or British Annex BS EN 1993-1-1
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Chinese standard GB 50017-2003
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Canadian standard CSA S16-09
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Australian standard AS 4100-1998
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the South African standard SANS 10162-1:2011
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Russian standard SP 16.13330.2011
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Mexican standard NTC-DF 2004
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel 2011 (Buildings Department – Hong Kong)
Add-On Module
Design of steel members according to the Brazilian standard ABNT NBR 8800:2008
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The Nonlinear Material Behavior add-on allows you to consider material nonlinearities in RFEM for example, isotropic plastic, orthotropic plastic, isotropic damage).
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The Structure Stability add-on performs stability analysis of structures. It determines critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes.
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The Torsional Warping (7 DOF) add-on allows you to consider cross-section warping as an additional degree of freedom when calculating members.
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The Multilayer Surfaces add-on allows you to define multilayer surface structures. The calculation can be carried out with or without the shear coupling.
Add-On
The two-part Optimization & Costs / CO2 Emission Estimation add-on finds suitable parameters for parameterized models and blocks via the artificial intelligence (AI) technique of particle swarm optimization (PSO) for compliance with common optimization criteria. Furthermore, this add-on estimates the model costs or CO2 emissions by specifying unit costs or emissions per material definition for the structural model.
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The Stress-Strain Analysis add-on performs general stress analysis by calculating the existing stresses and comparing them with the limit stresses.
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The Concrete Design add-on allows for various design checks according to international standards. You can design members, surfaces, and columns, as well as perform punching and deformation analyses.
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The Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.
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The Masonry Design add-on for RFEM allows you to design masonry using the finite element method. It was developed as part of the research project titled DDMaS – Digitizing the Design of Masonry Structures. The material model represents the nonlinear behavior of the brick-mortar combination in the form of macro-modeling.
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The Aluminum Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of aluminum members according to various standards.
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The Steel Joints add-on for RFEM allows you to analyze steel connections using an FE model. The FE model is generated automatically in the background and can be controlled via the simple and familiar input of components.
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The Structure Stability add-on performs the stability analysis of structures. It determines critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes.
Add-On
The Torsional Warping (7 DOF) add-on allows for considering cross-section warping as an additional degree of freedom when calculating members.
Add-On
The two-part Optimization & Costs / CO2 Emission Estimation add-on finds suitable parameters for parameterized models and blocks via the artificial intelligence (AI) technique of particle swarm optimization (PSO) for compliance with common optimization criteria. Furthermore, this add-on estimates the model costs or CO2 emissions by specifying unit costs or emissions per material definition for the structural model.
Add-On
The Stress-Strain Analysis add-on performs a general stress analysis by calculating the existing stresses and comparing them to the limit stresses.
Add-On
Concrete Design add-on allows for various design checks of members and columns according to international standards.
Add-On
The Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.
Add-On
The Aluminum Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of aluminum members according to various standards.
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The Construction Stages Analysis (CSA) add-on allows for considering the construction process of structures (member, surface, and solid structures) in RFEM.
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The Time-Dependent Analysis (TDA) add-on allows you to consider the time-dependent material behavior of members. The long-term effects, such as creep, shrinkage, and aging, can influence the distribution of internal forces, depending on the structure.
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In RFEM, the Geotechnical Analysis add-on uses properties from soil samples to determine the soil body to be analyzed. The accurate determination of soil conditions significantly affects the quality of the structural analysis of buildings.
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The Building Model add-on for RFEM allows you to define and manipulate a building using stories. The stories can be adjusted in many ways afterwards. The information about stories and the entire model (center of gravity) is displayed in tables and graphics.