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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.
This technical article presents some basics for using the Torsional Warping add-on (7 DOF). It is fully integrated into the main program and allows you to consider the cross-section warping when calculating member elements. In combination with the Stability Analysis and Steel Design add-ons, it is possible to perform the lateral-torsional buckling design with internal forces according to the second-order analysis, taking imperfections into account.
Compared to the RF-/STEEL Warping Torsion add-on module (RFEM 5 / RSTAB 8), the following new features have been added to the Torsional Warping (7 DOF) add-on for RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9:
- Complete integration into the environment of RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9
- 7th degree of freedom is directly taken into account in the calculation of members in RFEM/RSTAB on the entire system
- No more need to define support conditions or spring stiffnesses for calculation on the simplified equivalent system
- Combination with other add-ons is possible, for example for the calculation of critical loads for torsional buckling and lateral-torsional buckling with stability analysis
- No restriction to thin-walled steel sections (it is also possible to calculate ideal overturning moments for beams with massive timber sections, for example)
- Consideration of 7 local deformation directions (ux, uy, uz, φx, φy, φz, ω) or 8 internal forces (N, Vu, Vv, Mt,pri, Mt,sec, Mu, Mv, Mω) when calculating member elements
- Usable in combination with a structural analysis according to linear static, second-order, and large deformation analysis (imperfections can also be taken into account)
- In combination with the Stability Analysis add-on, allows you to determine critical load factors and mode shapes of stability problems such as torsional buckling and lateral-torsional buckling
- Consideration of end plates and transverse stiffeners as warping springs when calculating I-sections with automatic determination and graphical display of the warping spring stiffness
- Graphical display of the cross-section warping of members in the deformation
- Full integration with RFEM and RSTAB
You can perform the calculation of the warping torsion on the entire system. Thus, you consider the additional 7th degree of freedom in the member calculation. The stiffnesses of the connected structural elements are automatically taken into account. It means, you don't need to define equivalent spring stiffnesses or support conditions for a detached system.
You can then use the internal forces from the calculation with warping torsion in the add-ons for the design. Consider the warping bimoment and the secondary torsional moment, depending on the material and the selected standard. A typical application is the stability analysis according to the second-order theory with imperfections in steel structures.
Did you know that The application is not limited to thin-walled steel cross-sections. Thus, it is possible for you, for example, to perform the calculation of the ideal overturning moment of beams with solid timber cross-sections.
- You can activate or deactivate the use of torsional warping in the Add-ons tab of the model's Base Data.
- After activating the add-on, the user interface in RFEM is extended by some new entries in the navigator, tables, and dialog boxes.
When performing steel design in RFEM 6 or RSTAB 9, I get a warning that the torsion is neglected in the stability design checks. What is the reason for this, and how can I get around the warning message?
Which programs and add-ons are suitable for the structural analysis and design of steel structures?
My results of the calculation with Torsional Warping are implausible. What could be the reason?
How do I set a release for warping?
How can I define a warping spring or a warping restraint?
At which point on a cross-section are the supports and loads assumed for the calculation with warping torsion?
