Customer Reviews
Here you can find a feedback from the users who works with the Dlubal structural analysis software.
I have been a user of Dlubal RFEM for almost 10 years (version 5, recently version 6), and I can highly recommend this solution. Le logiciel est ergonomique et intuitif, ce qui simplifie la modélisation et le calcul. Le support est très réactif que ce soit par mail ou téléphone. Les mises à jour sont régulières et le développement continu, ce qui permet d’avoir régulièrement des nouveautés. La version 6 m’a permis un gain de productivité non négligeable. Je pense que Dlubal à plusieurs longueurs d’avance sur la concurrence.
For our civil engineering office in Geneve, RFEM 6 is the best solution for structural calculations and design. It performs design according to both the European (EUROCODE) and the Swiss standards (SIA), including the use of timber materials (EN 1995 and SIA 265). Furthermore, it also offers the option to model combined structures, such as timber-concrete floors.
Since 2012, I have been using the Dlubal software in my work. At that time, RFEM captivated me with its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities, making my engineering designs incredibly efficient. Time has flown by, and over ten years have passed, during which RFEM has been updated to version RFEM 6.
The RFEM software has introduced many impressive features and improvements, making the entire design process more precise and seamless. As technology advances and user demands evolve, this software continues to develop, striving to offer users a superior experience.
I sincerely wish for Dlubal to keep innovating and enhancing in the future, providing convenience and support to more engineers and designers! I look forward to seeing its remarkable growth in the years to come!
Yuanda International Aluminium Group
No.20, 13th Street, ShenYang
People's Republic of China
I was introduced to Dlubal Software by my thesis advisor, who suggested it as a suitable tool for my Master's thesis in the Civil Engineering structures curriculum.
In particular, I had the opportunity to utilize the RFEM 6 program, which was immediately intuitive, user-friendly, and highly performant.
In regard to the topic of my thesis (modeling of a small ballet structure composed of cross-laminated timber beams), the software proved to be an invaluable asset. It enabled me to directly model the material using the extensive library of commercial products available. Furthermore, the extrapolation of the results, in both tabular and graphical formats, was a straightforward and efficient process.
Moreover, the technical support was outstanding, consistently available to provide guidance on resolving any issues that arose.
Civil engineer, AEI Progetti Srl
Via Bolognese, 48, Florence
Italy
I'm really excited about the Steel Joints add-on for RFEM, because it's possible to model connections with any geometry. In cases of deviations from the standard, we've mostly checked the connections manually.
Now we are much faster!
Especially when it comes to changes resulting from the direct transfer of internal forces from the global structural system. I also like the modular structure. As a beginner, you quickly get to the result and can model very freely with a little practice.
5 stars!
In addition to the remarkable potential of the instrument, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the high level of assistance provided by Eng. Borriello and his team over the years.
Site Design Manager, Schüco International Italia Srl
Via del Progresso, 42
Italy
After a few months of using your RFEM 6 software, I'm very happy to work with this tool, which is well suited for structural design and stability analysis.
Customer service and technical support are highly competent, responsive, and available at all times.
LCA Construction Bois
Bellevue, 85600 la Broissière de Montaigu
France
We have been using the structural analysis software RFEM for more than 8 years and are very satisfied. In fact, it meets all our needs due to the high availability and complementarity of the design modules.
We appreciate the constant availability of the technical support, whose competence allows us to find solutions to all our requests.
The RFEM 6 software with its various add-ons allows us to optimize our calculations with cold-formed sections. Its user-friendly interface and finite element calculation capabilities let us easily design the stress limits of our cross-sections.
What's more, using the Load Wizard is a real time-saver when it comes to carrying out our calculations in accordance with the Eurocodes or the racking standards we also use. It's a comprehensive product that helps us handle our customers' requests quickly and easily.
Since we purchased RFEM 6, modeling structures from the simplest to the most complex has become an extremely easy task.
In our field, we get great results with our equipment, which helps us create digital models that are as close to reality as possible. The definition of supports, member elements, surfaces, or even solids is very extensive.
We're using fully parameterizable 3- and 4-foot tower section blocks to cut down on modeling time in anticipation of the tower module.
All in all, we're very satisfied with our choice of this new-generation software.
The webinars
- Design of Steel Structures in RFEM 6; Part 1: Modeling, Load Input and
- Design of Steel Structures in RFEM 6; Part 2: Combinations, Design, Documentation
are extremely useful for practicing engineers and especially for students.
Thank you for your perfect job!!!
Structural engineer, PPVP KARKAS
Panasa Myrnoho proyizd 3, Khmelnytskyi, 29027
Ukraine
The whole Dlubal team is top-notch. Thanks for being so available and professional.
The quality of the results is really exceptional.
France Glass Consulting
11 Chemin de Castellanon, 13190 Allauch
France
I just wanted to share my thoughts on the new RFEM 6 version and how it works with Grasshopper. I'm thrilled with this new version, and I look forward to using it every day.
I also think the interface to Grasshopper is really great!
Thank you for your presentation. It was excellent and highly convincing, and the engineers now have greater confidence in RFEM.
Structural Engineer, Bureau Of Engineering Studies Consulting Engineers
101, Detroit House, Motor City, P O Box 123606, Ahmedabad
United Arab Emirates
I am an associate professor of Construction Technology and I teach the Steel Constructions course. I have several students and some scholars, and I think your software is of a high standard and therefore very useful to use.
Associate Professor, University of Cagliari
Dipartimento di Ingegneria civile, ambientale e architettura, Via Marengo, 2, Cagliari
Italy
We chose RFEM for the calculation of our steel structures because of its ease of use and modularity.
The interface is intuitive enough to allow easy parametrization and navigation. The structural analysis templates are also clear and provide precise details of the design check criteria and the corresponding standard references.
It is also important to point out the availability and responsiveness of the Dlubal support team.
The support team very thoroughly defined the problem and offered a clear resolution. This was definitely one of the most helpful experiences with support of a software product I have had in a while, which only strengthens my positive experience with Dlubal and RFEM.
On behalf of the entire IT team at the Thuringian State Administration Office in Weimar, I would like to thank you very much. We were very impressed with your quick and efficient support in solving the license problem after our server upgrade.
Thanks to the new license key for the SHAPE-THIN 9 software, we were able to get everything up and running again. The integration of the new key went great, and the tests showed that everything was working perfectly.
Your quick and helpful response to our request is another great example of why we've been using Dlubal products and services for so long.
Please pass on our thanks to everyone who helped make this quick solution happen. We really appreciate your help and look forward to continuing our cooperation with you.
Thuringia State Administration Office
Weimarplatz 4, Weimar
Germany
RFEM 6 offers the following advantages:
- The program has great flexibility, allowing engineers to set engineering assumptions independently.
- The program interface is aesthetically pleasing, with a combination of a left-side navigation bar and table editing, enabling quick editing and modification of models, with good program modeling logic.
- The program can adopt various international standards, suitable for engineering projects both domestically and internationally.
I have been using RFEM 6 for my steel design projects in Italy and abroad for a few years now, and it has become indispensable! Geometric modeling, always fast and precise, is easy and convenient due to the internal (CAD) tools.
Any type of structure, from the simplest (beam elements) to the most complex geometries with shell elements, can be modeled with ease; BIM is excellent with other software. Editing is also easy, and if you make changes or revisions to the design, it takes a moment to implement them. The software includes several design standards, is flexible in use, clear, complete with all types of structural analysis, both static and dynamic, precise and reliable.
In my opinion, it excels in nonlinearities when both entering the data and performing the nonlinear calculation; the mesh quality is excellent. The post-processing is very complex and the results are always clear, reliable, and easy to check and interpret. It always gives me freedom in my design preferences and assists me with all of them. When I compare myself with colleagues who use other software, frankly, it is impossible to do better. It simply does things that other software does not do, and does them in an easy way.
The support provided by the Italian team has always been up to the highest standards and has only improved over the years. Thanks and congratulations!
When I set up my company, I naturally looked for a structural analysis software package that would suit my needs (metal, timber, steel, glazed facades, curtain walls, skylights).
I've decided on RFEM, because it meets all my needs, and I'd like to thank the DLUBAL Team for making it easy to pay, which allowed me to get started. RFEM is a tool that is very easy to use and allows you to generate design reports in a very short time.
I recommend it!
BEFACE03
Chemin Des Landes, 03700, Bellerive sur Allier
France
STAHL CraneSystems S.A.S.
16-20 rue Louis Rameau, 95870, Bezons
Cedex, France
In retrospect, I would like to thank you very much for the invitation to the digitalBAU trade fair in Cologne. It has been an experience and also impressive for me to see what has happened in the digital sector in the construction industry and related fields in recent times.
The visit and the very pleasant and detailed technical discussion with your enginerrs at the Dlubal booth have confirmed my opinion that your programs in the field of civil and structural engineering are excellent. I was and still am a fan of your user-friendly programs and wish Dlubal all the best for the future.
BLUE-ENG
14 Avenue Pierre Mendes France, 42270, Saint Priest En Jarez, France
France
Duverney Ingénierie SARL
Avenue d'Italie, 73300, Saint Jean de Maurienne
France
COGECI
10 Avenue de Canuts, CS 80034, 69517, Vaulx en Velin Cedex
Cedex, France
B+G Ingenieure Bollinger und Grohmann GmbH
Westhafenplatz 1, 60327, Frankfurt am Main
Germany
MP Ingenieurs Conseils SA
Rue du Centre 16, 1023, Crissier
Switzerland