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RFEM 6 | FEM Structural Analysis Software
RFEM | Powerful, Easy and Intuitive
First Steps with RFEM
The structural analysis program RFEM 6 provides structural engineers with a 3D FEA program that meets all the requirements of modern civil engineering. Efficient data input and intuitive handling facilitate the modelling of simple and complex structures.
The structural analysis program RFEM is the basis of a modular software system. The basic program RFEM is used to define structures, materials and loads for planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells and members. The program also allows you to create combined structures as well as to model solid and contact elements.
RFEM calculates deformations, internal forces, stresses, support forces and soil contact stresses. Load wizards facilitate the application of wind and snow loads and other loads. With the help of add-ons, you can carry out additional analyses and designs according to various standards (for example, in reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures).
The modular software concept allows you to compile a program package tailored to your individual needs. It is possible to upgrade the program at any time.
Documentation
Design check formulas used in the design (including a reference to the used equation from the standard) are clearly displayed. As a result, there is no 'black box' calculation. All input data and results can be documented in the multilingual printout report. The scope of the output can be adjusted individually.
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“Great praise again, I really enjoy my structural analyses with RFEM. Your advertising slogan is actually true.”
Heiko Bessel
7 March 2016
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Advantages of Spatial FEA Model
"The spatial FEA model offered very good options to analyze and design the load-bearing behavior of a special complex structure in a verifiable way. Due to the extremely high safety requirements concerning the most famous landmark of Germany, the Brandenburg Gate, it was necessary to mount the support structure in two stages. The specific mounting situations could be modeled very well in RFEM."
Project: Column Substitution for Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany
Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Sando
22 October 2013
Advantages
- Fast modeling thanks to sophisticated input technology
- One program for all types of structures from single-span girders to complex 3D shell structures or NURBS solids
- Fast calculation using the multiprocessor technology
- Support of national and international standards
- Quick generation of a professional-looking printout report
- Automatic generation of wind loads using the integrated CFD wind simulation (RWIND required)
- API via web service
- Globally recognized program with over 100,000 users
- Professional customer support provided by more than 20 support engineers
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Centers of Mass and Rigidity in RFEM 6
This article will show you the Building Model add-on that has been enriched with one important advantage and that is the calculation of the center of mass and the center of rigidity.
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Where can I change my license?
- How does the Geo-zone tool determine the earthquake data according to DIN EN 1998‑1?
- My beam has a continuous lateral support and therefore lateral torsional buckling (LTB) is not a concern. How do I define the effective length?
- I received an error message “Surface of incompatible type... (Surface in upper plane of building story must be of ‘Load transfer’ type)” when running the calculation. What is the reason?
- Can I open the printout report in another PDF reader?
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- How does the Geo-zone tool determine the earthquake data according to DIN EN 1998‑1?
