In order to define node mesh refinements, further options for the FE length arrangement have been added in the new program versions. You can now define a radial, a gradual, or a combined FE length arrangement.
In the case of a radial FE length arrangement, the refinement area expands uniformly from the inside to the outside. In the case of a gradual FE length arrangement, the refinement takes place in sections in the areas with the same mesh size; with a combined FE length arrangement, the distribution results from a combination of radial and gradual adjustment.
Extended Specification of Nodal Mesh Refinement
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Consideration of p-δ Second-Order Effects in RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9
The ASCE 7-22 Standard [1], Sect. 12.9.1.6 specifies when P-delta effects should be considered when running a modal response spectrum analysis for seismic design. In the NBC 2020 [2], Sent. 4.1.8.3.8.c gives only a short requirement that sway effects due to the interaction of gravity loads with the deformed structure should be considered. Therefore, there may be situations where second-order effects, also known as P-delta, must be considered when carrying out a seismic analysis.
Lateral-Torsional Buckling (LTB) is a phenomenon that occurs when a beam or structural member is subjected to bending and the compression flange is not sufficiently supported laterally. This leads to a combination of lateral displacement and twisting. It is a critical consideration in the design of structural elements, especially in slender beams and girders.
Using an example of a steel fiber-reinforced concrete slab, this article describes how the use of different integration methods and of a different number of integration points affects the calculation result.
The deformation process of the global deformation components can be represented as a movement sequence.
Result values for deformations, internal forces, stresses, and so on, can be displayed on the isolines.
The results of solid stresses can be displayed as colored 3D points in the finite elements.
In addition to the "Mesh Refinement" and "Specific Direction" options for solids, you can also activate the "Grid for Results" option, which allows for organizing grid points in the solid space. Among other things, the center of gravity can be set as the origin. There is also the option to activate or deactivate the visibility of the grid for numerical results in "Navigator – Display" under Basic Objects.
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