Normally, you need to activate it only once, in self-weight load cases; not in other load cases. Each additional load case should be considered in the load combinations that are usually governing for determining internal forces.
The program allows you to activate the self-weight for each load case. It is up to the user to decide when to activate it. For the reason mentioned above, the self-weight is only activated for the first load case by default (see Image 01).
Using the "Beam Panel" thickness type, you can model timber panel elements in 3D space. You just specify the surface geometry and the timber panel elements are generated using an internal member-surface construct, including the simulation of the connection flexibility.
You have the option to perform the fire resistance design of surfaces using the reduced cross-section method. The reduction is applied over the surface thickness. It is possible to perform the design checks for all timber materials allowed for the design.
For cross-laminated timber, depending on the type of adhesive, you can select whether it is possible for individual carbonized layer parts to fall off, and whether you can expect increased charring in certain layer areas.
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Among others, the following cross-laminated timber manufacturers are available in the layer structure library:
By importing a structure from the layer structure library, all relevant parameters are adopted automatically. The library is continually updated.
The Timber Design add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 is multi-purpose and combines a large number of additional elements. [*S16332764*] Timber Design Add-on for RFEM 6
Main Program
The new generation of 3D FEA software is used for the structural analysis of members, surfaces, and solids.
Add-On
The Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.
Add-On
The Structure Stability add-on performs stability analysis of structures. It determines critical load factors and the corresponding stability modes.
Main Program
The modern 3D structural analysis and design program is suitable for the structural and dynamic analysis of beam structures as well as the design of concrete, steel, timber, and other materials.
Add-On
The Timber Design add-on performs the ultimate, serviceability, and fire resistance limit state design checks of timber members according to various standards.
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of single-span and wide-span glulam beams according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of simple, continuous, and Gerber beams with or without cantilever according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of rectangular and circular columns according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of coupled purlins and continuous beams according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of three-hinged frames with finger joint connections according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of stiffening truss bracing according to Eurocode 5 or DIN 1052
Stand-Alone Program
Timber design of flat, monopitch, and duopitch roofs according to Eurocode 5
Add-On Module
Design of indirect timber connections with dowel-type fasteners and steel plates according to NDS and Eurocode 5
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Add-On Module
Design of direct timber connections according to Eurocode 5
Add-On Module
Design of indirect timber connections with dowel-type fasteners and steel plates according to NDS and Eurocode 5
Add-On Module
Design of direct timber connections according to Eurocode 5
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