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Question:
How do I consider holes in steel members?
Answer:
For the calculation of members, it is possible to define the cross-sections in RFEM and RSTAB that create a member with the openings arranged regularly (circular or honeycombed).
If you want to position a single opening in a steel beam, you can use the "Generate Surfaces from Member" function and then place the hole as a circular opening in the web surface.
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Members with Holes
| Number of Nodes | 22 |
| Number of Lines | 20 |
| Number of Members | 2 |
| Number of Surfaces | 5 |
| Number of Load Cases | 1 |
| Total Weight | 0.594 tons |
| Dimensions (Metric) | 2.200 x 0.300 x 1.381 m |
| Dimensions (Imperial) | 7.22 x 0.98 x 4.53 feet |
| Program Version | 5.23.01 |
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