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2020-03-24

Cross-Section Optimization for Fire Design in RF‑TIMBER AWC

Can RF‑TIMBER AWC optimize cross-sections for fire design?


Answer:

The RF‑TIMBER AWC add-on module does not optimize cross-sections for the serviceability limit state or the fire resistance design. Optimization is only calculated for the ultimate limit state design.

Users must manually adjust the cross-section in RFEM or within the add-on module and can export the cross-section back into RFEM. In either scenario, the model must be rerun in order to calculate the correct internal forces with the adjusted member size.


Author

Amy Heilig is the CEO of the USA Subsidiary Office in Philadelphia, PA. She is responsible for sales, technical support, and continued program development for the North American market.



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