FAQ 005607 | Is it possible to model a double member in RFEM 6?

Question:
Is it possible to model a double member in RFEM 6?

Answer:
Yes, you can model double members in RFEM 6 by following these steps:
Either Member Hinges or Nodal Releases can be used to achieve this.
Follow these steps for either method:
Member Hinge:

1. Create or select a member.
2. Apply a line release to the member.
3. Select the first two nodes as the Definition Nodes
4. Add the 2nd member to the Generated Line created automatically by the Line Release.
5. Add Member Hinges to both members.

Nodal Releases:

1. Create or select a member.
2. Create two nodal releases on each side for Nodes 1 and 2.
3. Create two more nodal releases for the Generated Nodal Release Nodes 3 and 4.
4. Create a Line Release with the definition nodes 5 and 6.
5. Add the 2nd member to the Generated Line created automatically by the Line Release.

• FAQ 005607