In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. The first part shows how to create the structural objects and loads, combine the loads, perform a structural analysis, check the results, and prepare the data for printing. Eurocodes with the CEN settings are used as standards.
Online Manuals
RFEM 6 | Tutorial - Structural Analysis
RFEM 6 | Tutorial - Structural Analysis
![Steel Hall](/en/webimage/032075/3327947/EN_1.png?mw=512&hash=ab89cd9cb5658abc8b4719242f1c9e322c29cd8a)
This article will show you how to use the Torsion Warping (7 DOF) add-on in combination with the Structure Stability add-on to consider cross-section warping as an additional degree of freedom when performing the stability analysis.
![Steel Hall](/en/webimage/032075/3327947/EN_1.png?mw=512&hash=ab89cd9cb5658abc8b4719242f1c9e322c29cd8a)
This article will show you a practical example of how to determine critical load factors and corresponding mode shapes in RFEM 6.
![KB 001880 | Design of Cable Structures in RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9](/en/webimage/049985/3840051/Seil_QS_EN.png?mw=512&hash=83dd891c6124be9c686441c4b37fe92db2c2062d)
In this article, you will learn how to model and design cable structures in RFEM 6 or RSTAB 9.
![KB 001879 | Influence of Bending Stiffness of Cables](/en/webimage/049953/3835546/Seil.png?mw=512&hash=83e64fde3c3d0a1d2649d8e64587b93f4ab71876)
This article describes and explains the influence of bending stiffness of cables on their internal forces. Furthermore, the text provides information on how this influence can be reduced.
![Feature 002830 | Timber Materials According to American Standard ANSI/AWC NDS‑2024](/en/webimage/050941/3955385/2024-06-28_9-24-31.png?mw=512&hash=5c5e7570b000cecb312e3f2c977caa97d8cd3604)
The material library of RFEM and RSTAB includes the timber materials according to the American standard ANSI/AWC NDS‑2024.
![Feature 002796 | Console with Python Option](/en/webimage/050930/3925245/1.png?mw=512&hash=9d7f6c198b6d4ae6ee8f2fa8bca75f85579e14c9)
In addition to JavaScript, the Python high-level functions are also available in the console. Using the Python option, the console also provides you with the Python HLF functions known from the WebService function catalog for further use in the object properties dialog box for in-app scripting.
![Feature 002827 | Stresses Within Members](/en/webimage/050679/3922742/50679.png?mw=512&hash=89c2586ec7139690a213073aaa5a3e314c7ed023)
Get a better understanding of the stress distribution within member cross-sections by using clipping planes.
![Feature 002824 | OSB Material for USA and Canada](/en/webimage/050460/3955503/2024-06-28_10-42-39.png?mw=512&hash=5ec86ff7955d8c9a50e53301df3f21fceda009a5)
In RFEM, the oriented strand board (OSB) material is available for the USA and Canada. The material parameters are taken from the "Panel Design Specification manual".