Structural Design:
PERI GmbH
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Scaffolding Structure
Number of Nodes | 656 |
Number of Lines | 794 |
Number of Members | 794 |
Number of Load Cases | 20 |
Number of Load Combinations | 2 |
Total Weight | 1.160 tons |
Dimensions (Metric) | 11.500 x 0.500 x 13.750 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 37.73 x 1.64 x 45.11 feet |
Program Version | 5.19.01 |
![Scaffolding Release Dependent on Normal Force](/en/webimage/010058/2422416/01-en-png-2-png.png?mw=512&hash=a176425574684ded7575c2c4b3e4e0ddd024384d)
![Scaffolding Support](/en/webimage/010185/3073549/01-en_Scaffolding_Support.png?mw=512&hash=9e646894d583fc6cc433d6df162b5e20c4fdcc69)
![Defining Nonlinearity of Support Conditions at Nodal Supports](/en/webimage/010531/2963346/01-en.png?mw=512&hash=65e98cfe859ce35a3e3e9da47a0ef9335401520e)
![KB 001801 | Accessing FSM Results](/en/webimage/039828/3500358/Figure_1.png?mw=512&hash=d5b2460f441369fa093f6bb79c5c8666350e521e)
![Definition of a member end hinge with the "Scaffolding Diagram" nonlinearity](/en/webimage/006824/1584907/scaffolding_en-us-png.png?mw=512&hash=f5ee3576e0f0e4380d0f678ad4f1c336bc81a168)
The member hinge nonlinearities "Scaffolding - N phiy / phiz" and "Scaffolding Diagram" enable the mechanical simulation of a tube joint with an inner stub between two member elements.
The equivalent model transfers the bending moment via the overpressed outer pipe and after positive locking additionally via the inner stub, depending on the compression state at the member end.
![Feature 002723 | Scaffolding Hinge](/en/webimage/046401/3664418/2023-12-11_12-22-49.png?mw=512&hash=2b4e9f83c58254e97238ab2909398756b4b74f1f)
The member hinge nonlinearity "Scaffolding N | phiy,phiz" allows you to simulate an inserted scaffolding tube joint.
![AISI S100 / CSA S136 Cold-Formed Steel Design in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/040277/3509688/Cold_formed_AISI_EN.png?mw=512&hash=64fe70077d24767102745523ca11a1880ab1ff6e)
The design of cold-formed steel members according to the AISI S100-16 / CSA S136-16 is available in RFEM 6. Design can be accessed by selecting “AISC 360” or “CSA S16” as the standard in the Steel Design Add-on. “AISI S100” or “CSA S136” is then automatically selected for the cold-formed design.
RFEM applies the Direct Strength Method (DSM) to calculate the elastic buckling load of the member. The Direct Strength Method offers two types of solutions, numerical (Finite Strip Method) and analytical (Specification). The FSM signature curve and buckling shapes can be viewed under Sections.
![Feature 002443 | Control of Crack Condition for Deformation and Crack Width Analysis](/en/webimage/032308/3333735/crackstate_EN.jpg?mw=512&hash=7a751769b3bfd152da28f9c235b662fe4a66d28f)
Various design parameters of the cross-sections can be adjusted in the serviceability limit state configuration. The applied cross-section condition for the deformation and crack width analysis can be controlled there.
For this, the following settings can be activated:
- Crack state calculated from associated load
- Crack state determined as an envelope from all SLS design situations
- Cracked state of cross-section - independent of load