Find a variety of structural aluminum and lightweight analysis models to download, which you can use for training purposes or for your projects.
Analysis & Design Software for Aluminum and Lightweight Structures
Structural FEM Analysis and Design
The successful structural analysis program RFEM 6 by Dlubal Software is the basis of a modular program family that you can customize and combine according to your precise requirements. In the main program RFEM, you can define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. Furthermore, you can create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.
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Structural Frame & Truss Analysis Software
Use the Dlubal spatial frame & truss analysis software RSTAB 9 if you need a special solution tailored to beam, frame, and truss structures. Due to the special attention to such structures, it is even easier to use than the FEA software RFEM. This program has been the best choice for structural analysis and design of pure structural member models for many years.
Wind Simulation and Wind Load Generation
Do your structures have to withstand every gust of wind? Then it is best to use the Dlubal stand-alone program RWIND 2. It is particularly recommended for complex model shapes. There are wind flows around all structures simulated in a digital wind tunnel.
You can easily import your generated wind loads acting on these objects into RFEM or RSTAB. Thus, you can complete your project there.
Design of Aluminum Members According to Various Standards
Opt for the Aluminum Design add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 to keep your members stable and safe. The add-on designs aluminum members for the ultimate and serviceability limit state according to the standards:
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EN 1999-1-1:2013-12 (Eurocode 9) 
ADM 2020 (US standard)
Consideration of Construction Stages
Stay on track of the construction process with the Construction Stages Analysis (CSA) add-on for RFEM 6. In RFEM, this allows you to consider the construction process of structures (member, surface, and solid structures). Avoid potential mistakes when calculating entire models. These may easily arise when disregarding the influence of the construction process. With the helpful add-on, you can analyze the influences and consider them right up to the structural design.
Form-Finding and Analysis of Cable and Membrane Structures
RFEM provides various options for calculating cable and membrane structures. Choose the right method for your project:
The Form-Finding add-on for RFEM 6 finds an optimal shape of members subjected to axial forces and surface models subjected to tension.
The RF-CUTTING-PATTERN add-on module for RFEM 5 calculates and organizes the cutting pattern for membrane structures.
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 allows you to exchange the data of digital building models with RFEM or RSTAB.
Use the Webservice (a programmable interface) to read or write the data from or to RFEM and RSTAB.
Support and Learning
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Contact
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Further Information
Models to Download
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Specific Requirements of Membrane Structures
This paper is focused on the specific aspects of designing membrane structures that have specific requirements, such as form-finding and cutting pattern generation. These topics are the focus of many research works, and many methods have been proposed to achieve the desired results. However, in this paper these issues will be discussed more from a practical than a theoretical point of view. The paper will be followed by examples that will complement the topic under discussion and show the special attention required during the design process.
Associated Products
RFEM 6
Main Program
The structural analysis program RFEM 6 is the basis of a modular software system. The main program RFEM 6 is used to define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. The program can also design combined structures as well as solid and contact elements.
Price of First License
4,450.00 EUR
4,450.00 EUR
RSTAB 9
Main Program
The structural frame & truss analysis and design program RSTAB 9 contains a similar range of functions as the FEA software RFEM, paying special attention to frames and trusses. Therefore, it is very easy to use and for many years, it has been the best choice for the structural analysis of beam structures consisting of steel, concrete, timber, aluminum, and other materials.
Price of First License
2,850.00 EUR
2,850.00 EUR
RFEM 6
Design
The Aluminum Design add-on designs aluminum members for the ultimate and serviceability limit states according to various standards.
Price of First License
1,850.00 EUR
1,850.00 EUR
RSTAB 9
Design
The Aluminum Design add-on designs aluminum members for the ultimate and serviceability limit states according to various standards.
Price of First License
1,850.00 EUR
1,850.00 EUR
RFEM 6
Additional Analysis
The Form-Finding add-on finds the optimal shape of members subjected to axial forces and tension-loaded surface models. The shape is determined by the equilibrium between the member axial force or the membrane stress and the existing boundary conditions.
Price of First License
2,200.00 EUR
2,200.00 EUR
