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2019-04-05

Hinged Connection of Surfaces to Members

How can I connect a surface to members as hinged?


Answer:

There are many ways to connect a surface to members as hinged. On one hand, it is possible to define the surface in a frame or similar system with an eccentricity and a coupling (Image 01). This rigid member is then connected by hinges. This technical article explains it in even greater detail.

As a workable approximation, it may be sufficient to connect all hinged members (Image 02).

There are other possibilities; for example, the option of nodal release. This option is described in detail in this technical article.


Author

Mr. Kuhn is responsible for developing products for timber structures, and provides technical support for our customers.

References
  1. Dlubal Software. (2018). Manual RFEM. Tiefenbach.


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