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2020-09-01

Customized Aluminum Structure for Jiangsu TV Station, China

At the request of Dutchrigger BV, T&E Support performed the structural analysis for an aluminum structure used in the Chinese TV station Jiangsu TV’s New Year's Eve show.

In addition, T&E Support was responsible for supervising the installation. They utilized the finite element program RFEM and the add-on module RF-ALUMINUM to calculate and design the 3D model.

Stage Design

The show’s stage concept was modeled on a drop of water, symbolizing the sweat of struggle and tears of joy. The structure also resembled a drop of water and was motion-controlled. Twelve ring-like structures utilizing circular trusses were fully equipped with entertainment technology in order to transform into various shapes to match the stage performance.

New Year's Show Video (Extract)

Owner	Dutchrigger BV Utrecht, the Netherlands
Structural Analysis	T&E Support www.tesupport.nl

Project Specifications

Illuminated Circular Trusses During Show (© T&E Support)

Circular Truss Installation (© T&E Support)

RFEM Model with RF-ALUMINUM Design Results (© T&E Support)

Do you have any questions?

Events

2024-04-30

Online Training

RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Timber Design

2024-05-02

Construction Stages in Membrane Structures with RFEM 6

Webinar

Construction Stages in Membrane Structures with RFEM 6

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RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Design

2024-05-08

$Cross-Section Modeling and \n Stress Analysis in RSECTION 1$

Webinar

Cross-Section Modeling and Stress Analysis in RSECTION 1

2024-05-15

Online Training

RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Steel Design

2024-05-16

Consideration of Construction Stages in RFEM 6

Webinar

Consideration of Construction Stages in RFEM 6

2024-05-23

Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Dlubal Support Team

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Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Dlubal Support Team | May 2024

2024-05-29

$Steel Structures in RFEM 6 \n Part 1: Modeling, Load Input$

Webinar

Modeling and Design of Steel Structures in RFEM 6 | Part 1: Modeling, Load Input

2024-06-06

$Steel Structures in RFEM 6 \n Part 2: Combinations, Design, Documentation$

Webinar

Modeling and Design of Steel Structures in RFEM 6 | Part 2: Combinations, Design, Documentation

2024-06-20

Webinar

Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Dlubal Support Team | June 2024

2024-10-16

Online Training

RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Member Design

2024-10-23

Online Training

RSECTION 1 | Students | Introduction to Strength of Materials

Videos

FAQ

FAQ 005426 | How can I apply area loads to an open structure in RFEM 6?

Length: 00:00:23 min

General

Structural Analysis Software for Aluminum Structures | RFEM 6 & RSTAB 9 by Dlubal Software

Length: 00:02:24 min

FAQ

FAQ 005321 | How do I apply load on members that are non coplanar in RFEM 6?

Length: 00:00:55 min

FAQ

FAQ 005076 | How do I apply wind load on members of open structures?

Length: 00:00:40 min

Customer Project

CP 001193 | Hobro Arrest Prison Scaffolding, Denmark

Length: 00:00:00 min

Knowledge Base

KB 000494 | Coulomb Static Friction

Length: 00:01:24 min

FAQ

FAQ 004904 | How is an inflatable object simulated in RFEM?

Length: 00:12:08 min

Product Feature

Pneumatic Membrane Structures with RFEM & RF-FORM-FINDING

Length: 00:01:20 min

General

SVT 016 | Roof Membrane Form-Finding

Length: 00:02:32 min

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Models to Download

Model 004746 | Open-Air Stage Roof Structure

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Aluminum Scaffolding

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Advertising Poster Stand with Lighting

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Enclosure in Form of Soccer Ball with Pneumatic Cushions

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Soccer Goal

3D Model of Main Supporting Structure in RFEM (© formTL)

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Tent Supporting Structure with Arch Trusses

3D Model of Projection Dome in RFEM (© formTL)

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Dome Made of Aluminum Beams

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Ladder

Knowledge Base Articles

KB 001874 | LTB Analysis According to ADM 2020 Section F.4 in RFEM 6

Lateral-Torsional Buckling (LTB) is a phenomenon that occurs when a beam or structural member is subjected to bending and the compression flange is not sufficiently supported laterally. This leads to a combination of lateral displacement and twisting. It is a critical consideration in the design of structural elements, especially in slender beams and girders.

Defining Nonlinearity of Support Conditions at Nodal Supports

Friction plays an important role in practice. Without friction, the brakes of cars would be useless, objects on inclined planes would just slide away, and prestressed bolt connections would be impossible.

RFEM and RSTAB are able to cover a large number of branches in the building and construction industry with their generally usable structural frame analysis and FEM programs. Designing cable structures is thus also possible in both software solutions. Some assistance tools for modeling and design will be presented in the following text.

In Germany, DIN EN 1991-1-3 with National Annex DIN EN 1991-1-3/NA regulates snow loads. The standard applies to civil engineering works at altitudes of up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Screenshots

Illuminated Circular Trusses During Show (© T&E Support)

Circular Truss Installation (© T&E Support)

RFEM Model with RF-ALUMINUM Design Results (© T&E Support)

Section Properties and Stresses of Effective Section

Add-on with Options for Determining Effective Section Properties

Model 004746 | Open-Air Stage Roof Structure

Steel Signage Structure

Poster Stand

Advertising Poster with Lighting Stands

Product Features

Use the "Independent mesh preferred" option in the FE mesh settings to create an independent FE mesh for the integrated objects. This allows you to generate a significantly more detailed and precise FE mesh for individual objects that are integrated into one another.

Feature 002807 | 3D Display of FSM Results

In the "Edit Section" dialog box, you can display the buckling shapes of the Finite Strip Method (FSM) as a 3D graphic.

In RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9, you have the option to enter "Visual Objects" as guide objects. You can import the file formats 3ds, stl, and obj.

These objects allow you to create a better reference to the dimensions.

Feature 002801 | Punching Shear Design for All Section Shapes

Do you have individual column sections and angled wall geometries, and need punching shear design for them?

No problem. In RFEM 6, you can perform punching shear design not only for rectangular and circular sections, but for any cross-section shape.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I calculate the effective section properties of a cross-section using RSECTION?

I would like to analyze temporary structures. Which programs do you recommend?

Which Dlubal programs do I need for tensile membrane structures?

I would like to design an aluminum structure. Is it possible to use RFEM or RSTAB for this?

I would like to analyze cable and tensile structures. Is it possible to use RFEM or RSTAB for this?

How can I apply area loads to an open structure in RFEM 6?

Customer Projects

Hobro Arrest Prison Scaffolding, Denmark

Customized Aluminum Structure for Jiangsu TV Station, China

Apollo 11 Roadshow Tent at Night (© Matthew Churchill Productions Ltd.)

Lunar Dome, USA

Champagne Bar - Goodwood Racecourse, United Kingdom

Membrane Roof Structure on Banks of Elbe in Dresden, Germany (© 3dtex GmbH)

Membrane Roof Structure on the Banks of the Elbe in Dresden, Germany

Structure Completed for Event (© NewCover Sas)

Covered Grandstand for "Swearing-in Ceremony of the Bergamo Guardia di Finanza", Italy

"Four-Season-Arch" Luxury Tent (© Under Canvas)

"Four-Season-Arch" Luxury Camping Tent, USA

Chase Center Arena, San Francisco, USA (© Enclos Corp.)

Chase Center Arena, San Francisco, CA, USA

Stadium Roofing After Form-Finding (© FHS Ingeniería Estructural Ltda.)

Stadium La Montura, Chile

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