Pushover Analysis Software
Structural FEM Analysis and Design
The structural analysis software RFEM 6 is the basis of a modular program family. The main 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 model solid and contact elements.
Pushover Analysis
In RFEM, it is possible to determine a pushover curve or a capacity curve and export it to Excel.
This FAQ explains how to do this:
Add-ons for Dynamic Analysis
For dynamic analysis, there are add-ons available for the determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes as well as for seismic analysis.
Interfaces for Data Exchange
The structural analysis software provided by Dlubal Software can be integrated seamlessly into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The large number of interfaces ensures the data exchange of digital building models with RFEM or RSTAB.
The web service (programmable interface) can be used to read or write data from/to RFEM and RSTAB.
Support and Learning
Customer service is a fundamental pillar of the Dlubal Software company philosophy. We provide any necessary support you need to complete your daily work.
Further Information
Online Manual | RFEM 6
Structural Analysis Models to Download
Select numerous structural models to utilize them for training purposes or for your projects.

Determination of Pushover Curves
Pushover analysis is a nonlinear structural calculation for the seismic analysis of structures. The load pattern is inferred from the dynamic calculation of equivalent loads. These loads are increased incrementally until global failure of the structure occurs. The nonlinear behavior of a building is usually represented using plastic hinges.
- Which tools are available for a pushover analysis?
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I need many mode shapes to achieve a sum of 90% effective modal mass. Can I limit the number of mode shapes for generating equivalent loads?
- Is the German National Annex 2021‑07 to Eurocode 8 available in RFEM 5 / RSTAB 8?
- Can I export a response spectrum from RFEM 6 and use it in RFEM 5, for example?
- How can I neglect masses in my modal analysis in RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9?
- How can I analyze the failure of an object, such as a column, in my modal analysis?
- Where can I adjust the standardization of a mode shape in RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9?
- Why do the results in a modal analysis differ between the initial prestress and the surface load?
- How can I perform an earthquake analysis in RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9?
- How can I display mode shapes in RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9?
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