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IVaLSA and Provincia autonoma di Trento, together with the National Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED), the Building Research Institute (BRI), the Shizuoka University and the Center for Better Living in Japan, have undertaken a research program on seismic resistance of multi-storey buildings made with Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT).
Engineer Lorenzo Glielmi reproduced in RFEM the FE model of the three-story CLT building which was tested on a 'shake table' at the NIED laboratory in Tsukuba, in 2006. The house remained almost unchanged after having undergone a series of 15 destructive earthquakes.
Test Building | SOFIE Project
| Number of Nodes | 175 |
| Number of Lines | 244 |
| Number of Members | 0 |
| Number of Surfaces | 55 |
| Number of Solids | 0 |
| Number of Load Cases | 3 |
| Number of Load Combinations | 16 |
| Number of Result Combinations | 4 |
| Total Weight | 11.793 tons |
| Dimensions | 22.75 x 32.05 x 25.27 feet |
You can download this structural model to use it for training purposes or for your projects. However, we do not assume any guarantee or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the model.
Product Feature
Knowledge Base
Using the "Beam Panel" thickness type, you can model timber panel elements in 3D space. You just specify the surface geometry and the timber panel elements are generated using an internal member-surface construct, including the simulation of the connection flexibility.
You have the option to perform the fire resistance design of surfaces using the reduced cross-section method. The reduction is applied over the surface thickness. It is possible to perform the design checks for all timber materials allowed for the design.
For cross-laminated timber, depending on the type of adhesive, you can select whether it is possible for individual carbonized layer parts to fall off, and whether you can expect increased charring in certain layer areas.
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Among others, the following cross-laminated timber manufacturers are available in the layer structure library:
- Binderholz (USA)
- KLH (USA, CAN)
- Kalesnikoff (USA, CAN)
- Nordic Structures (USA, CAN)
- Mercer Mass Timber
- SmartLam
- Sterling Structural
- Superstructures listed in Lignatec Edition 32 "Cross-Laminated Timber of Swiss Production"
By importing a structure from the layer structure library, all relevant parameters are adopted automatically. The library is continually updated.
The Timber Design add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 is multi-purpose and combines a large number of additional elements. [*S16332764*] Timber Design Add-on for RFEM 6
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Main Program
The new generation of 3D FEA software is used for the structural analysis of members, surfaces, and solids.
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 Structure Stability add-on performs stability analysis of structures. It determines critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes.
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 Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of single-span and wide-span glulam beams according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of simple, continuous, and Gerber beams with or without cantilever according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of rectangular and circular columns according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of coupled purlins and continuous beams according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of three-hinged frames with finger joint connections according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of stiffening truss bracing according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of flat, monopitch, and duopitch roofs according to Eurocode 5
Add-On
The Multilayer Surfaces add-on allows you to define multilayer surface structures. The calculation can be carried out with or without the shear coupling.
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
Deflection analysis and stress design of laminate and sandwich surfaces
Add-On Module
Timber design according to Eurocode 5, SIA 265, and/or DIN 1052
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the American standard ANSI/AWC NDS
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the Canadian standard CSA O86-14
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the Brazilian standard NBR 7190:1997
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the South African standards SANS 10163-1:2003 and SANS 10163-2:2001
Add-On Module
Timber design according to Eurocode 5, SIA 265 and/or DIN 1052
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the American standard ANSI/AWC NDS
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the Canadian standard CSA O86-14
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the Brazilian standard NBR 7190:1997
Add-On Module
Design of timber members according to the South African standards SANS 10163-1:2003 and SANS 10163-2:2001
Add-On
The Modal Analysis add-on allows for the calculation of eigenvalues, natural frequencies, and natural periods for member, surface, and solid models.
Add-On
The Response Spectrum Analysis add-on performs seismic analysis using multi-modal response spectrum analysis. The spectra required for this can be created in compliance with the standards or can be user-defined. The equivalent static forces are generated from them. The add-on includes an extensive library of accelerograms from seismic zones that can be used to generate the response spectra.
Add-On
Using the Pushover Analysis add-on, you can analyze the seismic actions on a particular building, and thus assess whether the building can withstand an earthquake.
Add-On
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.
Add-On
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.
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 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.
Add-On
The Aluminum Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of aluminum members according to various standards.
Add-On
The Modal Analysis add-on allows for the calculation of eigenvalues, natural frequencies, and natural periods for member, surface, and solid models.
Add-On
The Response Spectrum Analysis add-on performs seismic analysis using the multi-modal response spectrum analysis. The spectra required for this can be created in compliance with the standards or can be user-defined. The equivalent static forces are generated from them. The add-on includes an extensive library of accelerograms from seismic zones that can be used to generate response spectra.
Add-On
Earthquakes may have a significant impact on the deformation behavior of buildings. A pushover analysis allows you to analyze the deformation behavior of buildings and compare them with seismic actions. Using the Pushover Analysis add-on, you can analyze the seismic actions on a particular building, and thus assess whether the building can withstand the earthquake.
Add-On
Concrete Design add-on allows for various design checks of members and columns according to international standards.
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 Aluminum Design add-on performs the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks of aluminum members according to various standards.