Answer:
The following points should be considered in order to use the determined internal forces for the design:
The model should represent the real structure as precisely as possible. Therefore, it is necessary to correctly define the materials, surface thicknesses, cross-section dimensions, hinge definitions, support conditions, and so on.
Loads must be defined and applied in compliance with the standard. RFEM can import the combinations automatically.
In the case of internal forces from result combinations, it is necessary to pay attention to the evaluation of the correct max/min values. The maximum compression force in a column corresponds to the minimum axial force (min N).
