ADM 2020 Member Design in RFEM
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This webinar demonstrates the aluminum member design workflow according to the Aluminum Design Manual (ADM) 2020 in RFEM.
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ADM 2020 Member Design in RFEMThis webinar demonstrates the aluminum member design workflow according to the Aluminum Design Manual (ADM) 2020 in RFEM.
Time Schedule
00:00 | Introduction |
02:47 | Custom extruded section in SHAPE-THIN |
08:47 | Aluminum member modeling in RFEM |
22:55 | Fabric tensile surfaces and cables with RF-FORM-FINDING |
28:30 | Load definitions including RWIND Simulation |
38:15 | Analysis results in RFEM |
42:45 | Aluminum member design acc. to ADM 2020 with RF-ALUMINUM ADM |
1:01:27 | Conclusion |
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Speaker

Amy Heilig, PE
CEO - USA Office
Sales & Technical Support Engineer
Amy Heilig is the CEO of the USA office located in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, she provides sales and technical support and continues to aid in the development of Dlubal Software programs for the North American market.
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Free online webinar Aluminum ADM ADM 2020 Fabric tensile Form-finding CFD Wind ASCE 7 Extrusion Extruded
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- RFEM Product website
- Software for Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- SHAPE-THIN - Thin-Walled Cross-Sections
- Analysis and Design Software for Aluminum and Lightweight Structures
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