When determining the effective cross-section properties according to EN 1993‑1‑1, EN 1993‑1‑5, or EN 1999̩1‑1, SHAPE‑THIN displays a warning message saying that the effective widths are only determined for straight elements. What does this mean?
What are the options in RFEM 5 or RSTAB 8 for determining the ideal elastic critical moment for lateral-torsional buckling for any cross-sections and systems/loads? Is it also possible to design flat steel (brackets, flat steel stringers of staircases)?
Why is the load value displayed in the online service "Geo-Zone Tool: Snow Load, Wind Speed, and Seismic Load Maps" different from the value in the corresponding standard in some cases?
When designing seismic equivalent loads with a Response Spectra Analysis (RSA) in RFEM, how can I apply the modal response parameters Ie/R according to Sect. 12.9.1.2 in the ASCE‑7‑16 to my results?