In the RF-GLASS add-on module, 3D rendering is implemented to facilitate the definition of the support conditions. This interactive graphical visualization facilitates the input and control of line and nodal supports. However, the schematic display can also be selected, if necessary.
You can color the surfaces in the direction of the local z‑axis using the indicated option in the Display Navigator. By default, the side lying in the negative z-direction is colored red and the side lying in the positive z-direction is colored blue.
In RFEM and RSTAB, you can now also display and check the types of members used visually, by means of colors. To do this, an option has been integrated into the Display Navigator.
In RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro, the reinforcement to be placed in the foundation slab and, if necessary, the bucket links, is displayed in a 3D rendering and in the reinforcement drawings.
In CONCRETE and RF‑CONCRETE Members, you can open a dialog box with a 3D rendering of the existing reinforcement in Window 3.1 or 3.2. Now, you can also display different reinforcement views in several dialog boxes at the same time. The "Isometric and 3 Views" option known from RFEM is available here as well.
When modeling arc-shaped members, the problem shown in the figure may occur. It seems as if the member cross‑section is twisted or the load applied on the local z‑axis changes direction. How does this come about?