The "surface model" member type helps you to simulate a member as a surface model in the overall model.
This feature provides you with the following:
✅Quick input using a member with a cross-section
✅Simulation of openings in the web
✅Simultaneous output of the member and surface results
✅Design of member results in the add-on
✅Consideration of a real stress distribution
More About RFEM 6:
http://www.dlubal.com/rfem
More Features of RFEM 6:
https://www.dlubal.com/en-US/support-and-learning/support/product-features?family=rfem-6
More About RSTAB 9:
http://www.dlubal.com/rstab
More Features in RSTAB 9:
https://www.dlubal.com/en-US/support-and-learning/support/product-features?family=rstab-9
Download the free trial versions and get to know RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9:
