Stability Analysis Software
Structural FEM Analysis and Design
The structural analysis software RFEM 6 is the basis of a modular program family. The RFEM main program 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.
Structural Frame & Truss Analysis Software
The structural frame analysis software RSTAB 9 has a similar range of functions as the FEA software RFEM. Due to the special attention to beam, frame, or truss structures, it is very easy to use and for many years, it has been the best choice for structural analysis and design of pure structural member models.
Stability Analysis According to Eigenvalue and Incremental Method
The Structural Stability add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 calculates critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes according to the eigenvalue method and the incremental method. Therefore, it is suitable for the linear and nonlinear analysis of the structural stability behavior.
Warping Torsion Second-Order Analysis with 7 Degrees of Freedom
The Torsional Warping (7 DOF) add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 allows you to consider the cross-section warping as an additional degree of freedom when calculating members in RFEM and RSTAB.
Generation of Equivalent Geometric Imperfections and Pre-Deformed Initial Structures
The RF‑IMP/RSIMP add-on module for RFEM 5 / RSTAB 8 is used to generate equivalent geometric imperfections (equivalent loads) or a pre-deformed equivalent model.
Plate buckling analysis for plates with or without stiffeners
The PLATE‑BUCKLING stand-alone program or the RF‑/PLATE‑BUCKLING add-on module for RFEM 5 / RSTAB 8 allow for buckling safety design of rectangular plates according to the standard EN 1993‑1‑5.
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.
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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.


Calculation of Stiffened Buckling Panels According to EN 1993-1-5, 4.5
In SHAPE-THIN 8, the effective cross-section of stiffened buckling panels can be calculated according to EN 1993-1-5, Cl. 4.5.
The critical buckling stress is calculated according to EN 1993-1-5, Annex A.1 for buckling panels with at least 3 longitudinal stiffeners or according to EN 1993-1-5, Annex A.2 for buckling panels with one or two stiffeners in the compression zone. The design for torsional buckling safety is also performed.
- Which formula is used for the calculation of the elastic torsional buckling force for torsional buckling Ncr,T in RF‑/STEEL EC3?
- What is the purpose of the "Calculate eigenvector for unstable model..." option in RF‑STABILITY?
- In RF‑/STEEL EC3, I get an error message saying that the node with a support does not exist in the set of members. What is the reason?
- How can I perform a stability analysis or walls in RF‑CONCRETE Surfaces?
- What is the critical load factor and how is it possible to determine it?
- How does RF‑STABILITY or RSBUCK determine the buckling load? According to the manual calculation, the respective buckling loads should be about 10% higher.
- Why is it not possible to use result combinations in RF‑STABILITY? It is possible in RSBUCK indeed.
- Is it possible to import effective lengths from RF‑STABILITY or RSBUCK in RF‑/TIMBER Pro?
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Why are the stiffness modifications not taken into account when determining critical load factors in the RF‑STABILITY add-on module?
- My model in RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 is unstable. How can I fix it?
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