Verify that a beam of different cross-sections made of Alloy 6061-T6 is adequate for the required load, in accord with the 2020 Aluminium Design Manual.
Verification Example 001012 | 3
Number of Nodes | 2 |
Number of Lines | 1 |
Number of Members | 1 |
Number of Load Cases | 1 |
Total Weight | 0.014 tons |
Dimensions (Metric) | 4.303 x 0.645 x 0.645 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 14.12 x 2.12 x 2.12 feet |
Program Version | 5.24.02 |
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In the Stress-Strain Analysis add-on, you can use the option to specify sign-dependent limit stresses by stress component.
Get a better understanding of the stress distribution within member cross-sections by using clipping planes.
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
In the "Deflection and Design Support" tab under "Edit Member", the members can be clearly segmented using optimized input windows. Depending on the supports, the deformation limits for cantilever beams or single-span beams are used automatically.
By defining the design support in the corresponding direction at the member start, member end, and intermediate nodes, the program automatically recognizes the segments and segment lengths to which the allowable deformation is related. It also automatically detects whether it is a beam or a cantilever due to the defined design supports. The manual assignment, as in the previous versions (RFEM 5), is no longer necessary.
The "User-Defined Lengths" option allows you to modify the reference lengths in the table. The corresponding segment length is always used by default. If the reference length deviates from the segment length (for example, in the case of curved members), it can be adjusted.