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2019-06-20

Question

I have designed a steel column with the RF‑/KAPPA add-on module in RSTAB, Version 4. When designing the steel column in Version 8 of RSTAB now, I get more cost-effective results. What could be the reason for this?


Answer:
The programs of Dlubal Software GmbH are subjected to a continuous improvement process, so improvement in this module is not improbable over a period of about 18 years. However, you should note that the design according to DIN 18800 is no longer up to date, and it is better to work with the current add-on module for steel design, RF‑/STEEL EC3, according to Eurocode 3.