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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Robert Vogl
2020-08-13
Solar Frame
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The model shows an innovative solar system made of steel, which impresses with the use of cold-formed steel cross-sections and specially developed cross-sections. The precise dimensioning ensures efficient load transfer and high structural integrity. Advantages including dimensional stability and material economy are highlighted and provide valuable impetus for optimizing steel structures. The clearly presented structural details and interfaces allow for easy comprehension of the system design.

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Innovative Steel Solar Frame

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Number of Nodes 40
Number of Members 67
Number of Load Cases 3
Number of Load Combinations 4
Number of Result Combinations 1
Total Weight 0,532 t
Dimensions (Metric) 3.130 x 5.773 x 4.344 m
Dimensions (Imperial) 10.27 x 18.94 x 14.25 feet
Program Version 7.03.09
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Feature 002901 | Plywood Materials According to ANSI/APA PRG 510 Plywood Standard (USA/CAN) in RFEM Material Library

In the material library of RFEM, you can find plywood materials according to the US and Canadian standards ANSI/APA PRG 510 Plywood (USA/CAN).

Feature 002870 | Charring Diagram

For the fire resistance design of timber surfaces, you can display a charring diagram depending on the time of fire exposure.

It is also possible to print this charring diagram into the printout report.

Feature 002824 | OSB Material for USA and Canada

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Feature 002792 | Visualization of a timber panel element, modeled with the Beam Panel thickness type for structured 3D models.

Using the "Beam Panel" thickness type, you can model timber panel elements in 3D space. Simply specify the surface geometry and the timber panel elements are automatically generated using an internal member-surface construct, including the element connection stiffness. The Beam Panel thickness type is defined using the Multilayer Surfaces add-on.

A "beam panel" provides you with the following advantages:

  • Single-sided or double-sided sheathing
  • Automatic calculation of a semi-rigid coupling between studs and sheathing
    • Nailed sheathing connection
    • Stapled sheathing connection
    • User-defined sheathing connection
  • Representation as a complete geometric 3D object (frame, studs, surface, etc.), including eccentricity and automatically calculated stiffness between elements
  • Consider openings via surface cells
  • Design of the individual structural elements utilizing the Timber Design add-on (full shear wall design planned for a future release)
  • Other material options available (e.g., particle board, gypsum, or fiberboard sheathing with cold-formed steel sections)
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