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First Steps with RFEM
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This free online training for students about RFEM shows important features and modeling options by using practical examples.
This recording was created on Wednesday, Jul 22, 2020.
Content:
00:00:00 Greeting
00:03:15 Basic principles of FEA
00:10:19 Introduction to RFEM
00:24:46 Introduction example: continuous plate
01:29:59 Plate theory
01:52:48 Stability analysis: Euler Case 1
02:31:58 Moment frame
02:40:56 Concrete model
02:52:54 Questions and discussion
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Continuous plate Continuous beam Stability Student training Online
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Which bending theory should be used for the calculation of plates and shells - Kirchhoff or Mindlin?
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In my model, I get different results than with a manual calculation and other software.What could be the reason?
- What is the critical load factor and how is it possible to determine it?
- I would like to calculate and design "Temporary Structures". What do I need for this?
- How can I perform the design of the tension resistance of a smooth column in a smooth bucket column base, i.e. the design against pulling out of the column?
- How can I create a twisted beam in RFEM?
- I often edit the reinforcement provided by the program. Adjusting the reinforcement by using coordinates takes much effort and time if having several beams in the model. Is there any way to speed up the reinforcement editing?
- In the RF‑/STEEL EC3 add-on module, I obtain an extremely high design ratio for a member in the case of "Biaxial bending, shear and axial force." Although the axial force is relatively high, the design ratio seems to be unrealistic. What is the reason?
- For which programs is the STEEL Warping Torsion add-on module available?
- How do you define the descriptions of various reinforcement results,such as the required reinforcement?