Download the model of a column base with line welds here, and open it with the structural FEA software RFEM.
This model is used in the free webinar "The Most Frequently Asked Questions Addressed by Dlubal's Support Team" on July 7, 2022 (in English; July 5, 2022 in German).
Column Base with Line Welds
Number of Nodes | 22 |
Number of Lines | 29 |
Number of Members | 0 |
Number of Surfaces | 7 |
Number of Solids | 0 |
Number of Load Cases | 2 |
Number of Load Combinations | 1 |
Number of Result Combinations | 0 |
Total Weight | 0.069 tons |
Dimensions (Metric) | 0.500 x 1.000 x 0.500 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 1.64 x 3.28 x 1.64 feet |
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.
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- Graphical display of the connection geometry with dynamic updating during the input
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- Library in the Dlubal Center with a large number of program-side template connections, including user-defined templates
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