Did you know that you can also display the moment-axial force interaction diagrams (M‑N diagrams) graphically? This allows you to display the cross-section resistance in the case of an interaction of a bending moment and an axial force. In addition to the interaction diagrams related to the cross-section axes (My‑N diagram and Mz‑N diagram), you can also generate an individual moment vector to create an Mres‑N interaction diagram. You can display the section plane of the M‑N diagrams in the 3D interaction diagram. The program displays the corresponding value pairs of the ultimate limit state in a table. The table is dynamically linked to the diagram so that the selected limit point is also displayed in the diagram.
In the case of rectangular cross-sections, you can usually achieve a direct connection by using welds. However, you can also connect them to other cross-sections in the same way. Furthermore, other components such as end plates help you to connect the rectangular cross-sections to other structural components.
Global 3D calculation of the global model, where the slabs are modeled as a rigid plane (diaphragm) or as a bending plate
Local 2D calculation of the individual floors
After the calculation, the results of the columns and walls from the 3D calculation and the results of the slabs from the 2D calculation are combined in a single model. This means that there is no need to switch between the 3D model and the individual 2D models of the slabs. The user only works with one model, saves valuable time, and avoids possible errors in the manual data exchange between the 3D model and the individual 2D ceiling models.
The vertical surfaces in the model can be divided into shear walls and opening lintels. The program automatically generates internal result members from these wall objects, so they can be designed as members according to any standard in the Concrete Design add-on.
In the Steel Joint add-on, you can design the connections of members with composite cross-sections. Furthermore, you can perform joint design checks for almost all thin-walled cross-sections in the RFEM library.
In the Timber Design add-on for RFEM, you can design members as well as surfaces according to Eurocode 5, SIA 265 (Swiss standard), CSA O86 (Canadian standard), or ANSI/AWC NDS (American standard); for example, cross-laminated timber, glued-laminated timber, softwood, mass timber, and so on.
Design of a frame connection with taper and stiffened members. A stress analysis and a buckling stability analysis were carried out for the connection. To display the buckling results, the connection was converted into a separate model.
Here, the weld design becomes child's play. Using the specially developed material model "Orthotropic | Plastic | Weld (Surfaces)", you can calculate all stress components plastically. The stress τperpendicular is also considered plastically.
Using this material model you can design welds closer to reality and more efficiently.
Using the "Connecting Plate" component, you can additionally and automatically create a new gusset plate in the Steel Joints add-on. This saves you separate components, and the other elements, such as a cap plate and a slide plate, are thus automatically taken into account with their dimensions.
The program supports you: Es ermittelt Schraubenkräfte anhand des FE-Analysemodells und wertet diese automatisch aus. Das Add-On führt die Nachweise der Schraubentragfähigkeit für Versagensfälle wie Zug, Abscheren, Lochleibung und Durchstanzen gemäß Norm durch und stellt alle benötigten Beiwerte übersichtlich dar.
Möchten Sie einen Schweißnahtnachweis führen? Die Schweißnähte werden als elastisch-plastische Flächenelemente modelliert, und deren Spannungen werden aus dem FE-Analysemodell ausgelesen. Die Plastizitätskriterien sind so eingestellt, dass sie Versagen gemäß AISC J2-4, J2-5 (Tragfähigkeit von Schweißnähten) und J2-2 (Festigkeit des Grundmetalls) darstellen. Der Nachweis kann mit den Teilsicherheitsbeiwerten des ausgewählten Nationalen Anhangs von EN 1993-1-8 erfolgen.
Der Nachweis der Bleche in der Verbindung wird plastisch durchgeführt, indem die vorhandene plastische Verzerrung mit der zulässigen plastischen Verzerrung verglichen wird. Die Standardeinstellung ist 5 % gemäß EN 1993-1-5, Anhang C, kann jedoch benutzerdefiniert angepasst werden, ebenso 5 % beim AISC 360.
Reinforced concrete usually answers the question "How much can you carry?" simply with "Yes". Nevertheless, you need a three-dimensional moment-moment-axial force interaction diagram for the graphical output of the ultimate limit state of reinforced concrete cross-sections. The Dlubal structural analysis software offers you just that.
With the additional display of the load action, you can easily recognize or visualize whether the limit resistance of a reinforced concrete cross-section is exceeded. Since you can control the diagram properties, you can customize the appearance of the My-Mz-N diagram to suit your needs.
Do you work with the structural components consisting of slabs? In that case, you have to perform the shear force design with the requirements of punching shear design, for example, according to 6.4, EN 1992‑1‑1. In addition to floor slabs, you can also design foundation slabs in this way.
In the Ultimate Configuration for concrete design, you can define the punching design parameters for the selected nodes.
Have you activated the Building Model add-on? Very good! This allows you to display the center of rigidity in tabular and graphical form. Use it for your dynamic analysis, for example.
Time-dependent concrete properties, such as creep and shrinkage, are very important for your calculation. You can define them directly for the material in the structural analysis program. In the input dialog box, the time course of the creep or shrinkage function is displayed to you graphically. You can easily select the modification of the applied concrete age, for example, due to a temperature treatment.
Numerous predefined components for easy input of typical connection situations (for example, end plates, angles, web plates)
Universally applicable basic components (plates, welds, bolts, auxiliary planes) for the input of complex connection situations
Graphical display of the connection geometry that is updated in parallel with the input
The steel connection template included in the add-on allows you to select different connection types and apply them to your model
The template provides connections from three categories: Rigid, Pinned, Truss
Automatic adjustment of the connection geometry, even during subsequent editing of the structural components, due to the relative arrangement of the components to each other
RFEM allows you to use a special line hinge to model the special properties of the connection between the reinforced concrete slab and masonry wall. This limits the transferable forces of the connection depending on the specified geometry. You guess right: This means that the material cannot be overloaded.
The program develops interaction diagrams that are applied automatically. They represent the various geometric situations and you can use them to determine the correct stiffness.
Depending on the axial force N, you can generate a moment curvature line for any moment vector. The program also shows you the value pairs of the displayed diagram in a table. Furthermore, you can activate the secant stiffness and tangent stiffness of the reinforced concrete cross-section, belonging to the moment curvature diagram, as an additional diagram.