Structural engineering FEA software RFEM is the basis of a modular software system. 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.
Structural frame analysis and design software RSTAB contains a similar range of functions as RFEM. Due to the special attention to beam, frame and truss structures, it is very easy to use.
Use the stand-alone program RWIND Simulation for complex structures. This program simulates wind flows around any structures by means of a digital wind tunnel.
The generated wind loads acting on these objects can be imported to RFEM or RSTAB.
The following add-on modules perform all characteristic designs of the ultimate limit state and the serviceability limit state as well as stability analyses for aluminium members and sets of members.
RFEM and RSTAB provide various options for form‑finding and design of cable and membrane structures. For example, the RF‑FORM‑FINDING add‑on module can find the shape of cable and membrane structures.
The RF‑CUTTING‑PATTERN add‑on module generates and organizes cutting patterns for membrane structures.
Customer Projects of Aluminium Structures
A new multi‑purpose hall in the historic city center of Calais in France was inaugurated in mid-June 2015.
The hall made of steel, timber and aluminum has a modular structure. Therefore, it can be used for many occasions (weekly markets, fairs, concerts, spectacles, and many other).
Customer Projects of Aluminium Structures
The construction of a building with a spectacular façade was completed in the German town of Schwäbisch Gmünd for the 2014 State Garden Show (Landesgartenschau).
The project of the local association for noble metals is supposed to emphasize the reputation of the gold and silver town.
Customer Projects of Aluminium Structures
Allianz Arena is a soccer stadium in Munich, Germany, which hosted the opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
The translucent exterior facade of the stadium emits light in various colors and thus makes the whole arena building very special.
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This paper is focused on the specific aspects of designing membrane structures which have specific requirements such as form-finding and cutting patterns generation. These topics are the focus of many research works and there are many methods proposed to achieve the desired results. However, in this paper these issues will be discussed more from the practical point of view than from the theoretical one. The paper will be followed by examples, which will complement the discussed topic and show the special attention required during the design process.
If the check box "Number of load increments" is deactivated, the number of load increments will be determined automatically in RFEM to solve nonlinear tasks efficiently.
The used method is based on a heuristic algorithm.
Main Program
Structural engineering software for finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids and contact elements
Main Program
The structural engineering software for design of frame, beam and truss structures, performing linear and nonlinear calculations of internal forces, deformations, and support reactions
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Design of aluminium members according to Eurocode 9
Add-on Module
Design of aluminium members according to the American standards ADM 2010 and ADM 2015
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Form-finding of tensile membrane and cable structures
Add-on Module
Generation of cutting patterns for tensile membrane structures
Add-on Module
Design of aluminium members according to Eurocode 9
Add-on Module
Design of aluminium members according to the American standards ADM 2010 and ADM 2015
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