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2023-08-30

Gazebo in Monbijoupark in Bern, Switzerland

A new timber structure can be admired in Monbijoupark in the city of Bern, Switzerland. The gazebo was built during the park renovation and is to be used as a meeting place in the future. The unusual shape is particularly eye-catching and fits perfectly with the surroundings.

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Since 2022, the gazebo has been a meeting place, inviting people to come together during the frost-free months. The gazebo's special shape is remarkable and at the same time, it fits easily into the redesigned park due to its organic structure.

Structure

The pavilion's shape symbolizes a newly blooming flower, with 16 supporting lamellas forming a circle covered by a cantilevered roof. The displaced circle is inclined by six degrees, so that all lamellas and all interspaces have different dimensions.

The outer diameter is about 19 ft, the maximum height is about 13 ft. The roof overhangs up to 15 ft. Both the columns and the wall elements were prefabricated and assembled on site.

Indermühle Bauingenieure were responsible for the structural engineering of this interesting customer project using our RFEM structural analysis and design program. It is nice to see that more and more timber design projects are being built.

Location

Monbijoupark

3007 Bern, Switzerland

Investor	Stadtgrün Bern www.bern.ch/politik-und-verwaltung/stadtverwaltung/tvs/stadtgrun-bern
Architecture	Zuckschwerdt Architekten, Bern www.zuckschwerdt.be
Landscape Architecture	Xeros Landschaftsarchitektur www.xeros.ch
Timber Engineering	Indermühle Bauingenieure www.i-b.ch

Project Specifications

Gazebo in Monbidoupark © Sue Lüthi, Holzbau Schweiz

RSTAB Model of Gazebo in Monbijoupark in Bern, Switzerland | © Indermühle Bauingenieure

Deformations of Gazebo in RSTAB | © Indermühle Bauingenieure

Model data

Number of Nodes 195

Number of Lines 242

Number of Members 242

Number of Surfaces 0

Number of Solids 0

Number of Load Cases 3

Number of Load Combinations 0

Number of Result Combinations 1

Total Weight 4.186 tons

Dimensions 37.4 x 12.65 x 37.01 feet

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Events

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Online Training

RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Timber Design

2024-05-02

Construction Stages in Membrane Structures with RFEM 6

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Construction Stages in Membrane Structures with RFEM 6

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Online Training

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

Webinar

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 005494 | How can I model a timber beam with stiffening on both sides? (splice)

FAQ

FAQ 005494 | How can I model a timber beam with stiffening on both sides? (splice)

Length: 00:01:22 min

Product Feature

Fire Resistance Design of Surfaces for EN 1995, SIA 265, NDS, and CSA O86

Length: 00:00:56 min

Event

Webinar | Timber Floor Calculations in RFEM 6

Length: 00:55:27 min

Event

RFEM 6 for Students | Introduction to Timber Design | November 29, 2023

Length: 01:10:03 min

Product Feature

Cross‑Section Optimization

Length: 00:00:56 min

FAQ

FAQ 005410 | How is the equivalent dimension calculated for round section in the Timber Design ad...

Length: 00:00:28 min

Event

Webinar | Introduction to RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 | Part 2: Combinatorics, Design, Documentation

Length: 01:01:40 min

Event

Webinar | Member and Surface Design of Timber Components in RFEM 6

Length: 01:10:01 min

Knowledge Base

KB 001819 | Deflection Analysis of Member Elements

Length: 00:04:18 min

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Knowledge Base Articles

KB 001848 | Timber Column Design as per the 2018 NDS Standard in RFEM 6

Using the Timber Design add-on, timber column design is possible according to the 2018 NDS standard ASD method. Accurately calculating timber member compressive capacity and adjustment factors is important for safety considerations and design. The following article will verify the maximum critical buckling strength calculated by the Timber Design add-on using step-by-step analytical equations as per the NDS 2018 standard including the compressive adjustment factors, adjusted compressive design value, and final design ratio.

KB 001825 | WebService & API for Analysis of Construction Stages

When calculating regular structures, data input is often not complicated but time-consuming. Input automation can save valuable time. The task described in the present article is to consider the stories of a house as single construction stages. Data is entered using a C# program so that the user does not have to enter the elements of the individual floors manually.

Our webservice offers users the opportunity to communicate with RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 using various programming languages. Dlubal's high-level functions (HLFs) allow you to expand and simplify the WebService's functionality. In line with RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9, using our WebService makes the engineer's work easier and faster. Check it out now! This tutorial shows you how to use the C# library by means of a simple example.

KB 001851 | Two-Hinged Frame with Individual Pin-Ended Column in Plane

The modal relevance factor is a result of the linear stability analysis and qualitatively describes the degree of participation of individual members in a specific mode shape.

Screenshots

Gazebo in Monbidoupark © Sue Lüthi, Holzbau Schweiz

RSTAB Model of Gazebo in Monbijoupark in Bern, Switzerland | © Indermühle Bauingenieure

Deformations of Gazebo in RSTAB | © Indermühle Bauingenieure

Timber Structure of Lookout Tower

This image shows a user interface of the RFEM 6 software, which is used for the structural analysis and design. In the main area of the interface, there is a complex 3D model of a timber structure, presented in two different styles: before and after the deformation.

Global Deformation – Before and After Position of Timber Structure Due to Wind Forces in RFEM 6 | Knies Magician's Hat in Rapperswil, Switzerland © Ghisleni Partner AG

Global Deformation of Timber Structure Due to Wind Forces in RFEM 6 | Knies Magician's Hat in Rapperswil, Switzerland © Ghisleni Partner AG

RFEM Model of Palazzo Meridia Office and Retail Building in Nice, France | © Architecture-Studio

Tower Structure with Wind Load Generation in RFEM 6

Timber Structure with Wind Load Generation in RFEM 6 | © STATIC Solution s.r.o

Exterior View of Gym | © KL-Architectes

Product Features

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.

Go to Explanatory Video

Feature 002585 | Fire Resistance Design of Surfaces for EN 1995 and SIA 265

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.

Feature 002615 | Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturer Library for USA, Canada, and Switzerland

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which Dlubal software products do you recommend for the structural analysis and design of timber structures in particular?

How can I model a timber beam with stiffening on both sides? (splice)

How can I generate an area load on members via cells in RFEM 6 or RSTAB 9?

Which programs do I need for laminate and sandwich structures, or cross-laminated timber (CLT)?

Which Dlubal Software programs can I use to calculate and design timber structures?

How can I connect surfaces to other surfaces or members in a hinged/semi-rigid way?
What are Line Hinges and Line Releases?

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