A structure consists of I-profile simply supported beam. The axial rotation φx is restricted on the both ends but the cross-section is free to warp (fork support). The beam has an initial imperfection in Y-direction defined as a parabolic curve with maximum displacement 30 mm in the middle. Uniform loading is applied in the middle of the top flange of I-profile. The problem is described by the following set of parameters. The verification example is based on the example introduced by Gensichen and Lumpe.
A structure is consisted of an I-section beam and two tube trusses. The structure contains several imperfections and it is loaded by the force Fz. The self-weight is neglected in this example. Determine the deflections uy and uz and axial rotation φx at the endpoint (Point 4). The verification example is based on the example introduced by Gensichen and Lumpe.
Kelvin-Voigt material model consists of the linear spring and viscous damper connected in parallel. In this verification example there is tested the time behaviour of this model during the loading and relaxation in a time interval 24 hours. The constant force Fx is applied for 12 hours and the rest 12 hours is the material model free of load (relaxation). The deformation after 12 and 20 hours is evaluated. Time History Analysis with Linear Implicit Newmark method is used.
Maxwell material model consists of the linear spring and viscous damper connected in series. In this verification example there is tested the time behaviour of this model. The Maxwell material model is loaded by constant force Fx. This force causes initial deformation thanks to the spring, the deformation is then growing in time due to the damper. The deformation is observed at time of loading (20 s) and at the end of the analysis (120 s). Time History Analysis with Linear Implicit Newmark method is used.
A collar beam roof with the selected geometry is compared in terms of its internal forces between the calculation using RFEM 6 and the manual calculation. In total, three load systems are analyzed.
Continuous beam with four spans is loaded by axial and bending forces (replacing imperfections). All supports are fork - warping is free. Determine displacements uy and uz, moments My, Mz, Mω and MTpri and rotation φx. The verification example is based on the example introduced by Gensichen and Lumpe.
This example compares the effective lengths and critical load factor, which can be calculated in RFEM 6 using the Structure Stability add-on, with a manual calculation. The structural system is a rigid frame with two additional hinged columns. This column is loaded by vertical concentrated loads.
A reinforced concrete beam is designed as a two-span beam with a cantilever. The cross-section varies along the length of the cantilever (tapered cross-section). The internal forces, the required longitudinal and shear reinforcement for the ultimate limit state are calculated.
The axial rotation of the I-profile is restricted on the both ends by means of the fork supports (warping is not restricted). The structure is loaded by two transverse forces in its middle. The self-weight is neglected in this example. Determine the maximum deflections of the structure uy,max and uz,max, maximum rotation φx,max, maximum bending moments My,max and Mz,max and maximum torsional moments MT,max, MTpri,max, MTsec,max and Mω,max. The verification example is based on the example introduced by Gensichen and Lumpe.
A member with the given boundary conditions is loaded by torsional moment and axial force. Neglecting its self-weight, determine the beam's maximum torsional deformation as well as its inner torsional moment, defined as the sum of a primary torsional moment and torsional moment caused by the normal force. Provide a comparison of those values while assuming or neglecting the influence of the normal force. The verification example is based on the example introduced by Gensichen and Lumpe.