Not all structural elements of a real building are included in a structural model.
This model is an example of the generation of member loads from free line loads.
The pipeline should be positioned on a steel frame in this case. The load of the beam would be transferred as concentrated loads on the beam below. To avoid having to manually divide the corresponding components of the load, you can find the "From Free Line Load" load generator under "Tools" → "Generate Loads".
Steel Frame with Pipe Load
Number of Nodes | 30 |
Number of Members | 44 |
Number of Load Cases | 1 |
Total Weight | 31.371 tons |
Dimensions (Metric) | 26.500 x 33.000 x 0.500 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 86.94 x 108.27 x 1.64 feet |
Program Version | 8.02.00 |
You can download this structural model to use it for training purposes or for your projects. However, we do not assume any guarantee or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the model.
![Member Load by Line Load](/en/webimage/010407/3017798/EN-01_generating-member-load-using-free-line-load.png?mw=512&hash=814c83dc02e2d8feafa4f80ec1b44c9f09231a23)
![Settings for Load Generation via Cells](/en/webimage/010415/2997244/01_Toleranz_Lastgenerierer_en.png?mw=512&hash=b9411357e34a7b32b26abf3c41ac8da1c706bd4b)
![Usage of Unloaded Members in Load Generation](/en/webimage/010461/2986097/01_Usage_unloaded_members_en.png?mw=512&hash=7fcae0bc250dbcd44af37aece0daa255d2cd6c78)
![Considering Roof Overhangs for Automatic Load Generation](/en/webimage/010489/2984316/01.png?mw=512&hash=cf6341ab051e7b5d63b2a035f430245c5cc92b11)
![Add-on "Steel Joints for RFEM 6" | Component Library](/en/webimage/043097/3898884/steel_joints_components.png?mw=512&hash=e4f835906155863fc7019d5043b22e553dc766f9)
- Numerous component types, such as base and end plates, web angles, fin plates, gusset plates, stiffeners, tapers, or ribs for easy input of typical connection situations
- Universally applicable basic components (such as plates, welds, bolts, auxiliary planes) for modeling complex connection situations
- Graphical display of the connection geometry with dynamic updating during the input
- Wide range of cross-section shapes: I-sections, U-sections, angles, T-sections, hollow sections, built-up cross-sections and thin-walled sections
- Library in the Dlubal Center with a large number of program-side template connections, including user-defined templates
- Automatic adaptation of the connection geometry based on the relative arrangement of the components to each other – even in case of subsequent editing of the structural components
![Feature 002820 | Limit Plastic Strain for Welds](/en/webimage/050344/3881226/1.png?mw=512&hash=9d7f6c198b6d4ae6ee8f2fa8bca75f85579e14c9)
In the ultimate configuration of the steel joint design, you have the option to modify the limit plastic strain for welds.
![Component "Base Plate"](/en/webimage/050345/3936120/50345.png?mw=512&hash=3bd641cb1a2445804b338855e4debfc40c6563e9)
The "Base Plate" component allows you to design base plate connections with cast-in anchors. In this case, plates, welds, anchorages, and steel-concrete interaction are analyzed.
![Feature 002807 | 3D Display of FSM Results](/en/webimage/049281/3861162/2024-05-01_10-32-55.png?mw=512&hash=2377d291bc20ac3d78d617b50c131614e99ac6f7)
In the "Edit Section" dialog box, you can display the buckling shapes of the Finite Strip Method (FSM) as a 3D graphic.