RFEM 5 | RF-TIMBER Pro: Timber Design According to EC 5 and SIA 265

Add-on Module for RFEM 5

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Add-on Module for RFEM 5
RF-TIMBER Pro

RF-TIMBER Pro performs the tension, stability, serviceability limit state, and fire resistance design of timber members according to the selected standards.

In addition to the stress analysis, RF‑TIMBER Pro performs the stability analysis of members according to the equivalent member method or the second-order analysis, as well as the serviceability limit state and fire resistance design checks. Furthermore, you have the option to automatically optimize cross-sections.

Design of Timber Members and Sets of Members

Total items: 4

RF-TIMBER Pro | Features

Full integration in RFEM/RSTAB including import of all relevant information and internal forces
For design according to EN 1995-1-1, the following National Annexes are available:
- DIN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2013-08 (Germany)
- ÖNORM B 1995-1-1:2015-06 (Austria)
- NBN EN 1995-1-1/ANB:2012-07 (Belgium)
- BDS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2012-02 (Bulgaria)
- DK EN 1995-1-1/NA:2011-12 (Denmark)
- SFS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2007-11 (Finland)
- NF EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-05 (France)
- I S. EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-03 (Ireland)
- UNI EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-09 (Italy)
- LVS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2012-05 (Latvia)
- LST EN 1995-1-1/NA:2011-10 (Lithuania)
- LU EN 1995-1-1/NA:2011-09 (Luxembourg)
- NEN EN 1995-1-1/NB:2007-11 (Netherlands)
- NS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-05 (Norway)
- PN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-09 (Poland)
- NP EN 1995-1-1 (Portugal)
- SR EN 1995-1-1/NB:2008-03 (Romania)
- SS EN 1995-1-1 (Sweden)
- STN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2008-12 (Slovakia)
- SIST EN 1995-1-1/A101:2006-3 (Slovenia)
- UNE EN 1995-1-1/AN:2016-04 (Spain)
- CSN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2007-09 (Czech Republic)
- BS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2009-10 (the United Kingdom)
- CYS EN 1995-1-1/NA:2011-02 (Cyprus)
Extensive material library in compliance with the EN, SIA, and DIN standards
Design of circular, rectangular, and user-defined composite cross-sections (also hybrids)
Specific classification of a structure in service classes (SECL) and actions in load duration classes (LDC)
Design of members and sets of members
Stability analysis according to the Equivalent Member Method or the second-order analysis
Determination of governing internal forces
Icon providing information about successful or failed design
Visualization of the design criterion on RFEM/RSTAB model
Automatic cross-section optimization
Parts lists and quantity surveying
Data export to MS Excel
Free configuration of charring time and charring rates, as well as free choice of charring sides for fire design
Fire resistance designs in the selected standard according to:
- EN 1995-1-2
- SIA 265:2012 + SIA 265-C1:2012
- to DIN 4102-22:2004
Import of buckling lengths from the RF-STABILITY/RSBUCK add-on module
Design of tapered members according to the previously defined cut-to-grain angle
Ridge design and analysis of transversal tension stresses for defined ridges
Design of curved members and sets of members

Table 1.1 General Data - Load-Bearing Capacity

RF-TIMBER Pro | Input

After opening the add-on module, it is necessary to select the members/sets of members, load cases, load or result combinations for the ultimate limit state, serviceability limit state, and fire resistance design. The materials from RFEM/RSTAB are preset and can be adjusted in RF-/TIMBER Pro. Material properties listed in the respective standard are included in the material library.

After the cross-section check, the module determines the load duration classes (LDC) and the service classes (SECL). It is possible to assign them to the selected load cases and members.

Combined cross-sections may consist of various materials. The RF-/TIMBER Pro add-on module performs designs considering the shifted neutral axis (in the case of semi-rigid cross-sections). The deformation analysis requires the reference lengths of the relevant members and sets of members. Furthermore, you can define a specific direction of deflection, precamber and the beam type.

RF-TIMBER Pro | Design

The design analyzes tension and compression along the grain, bending, bending and tension or compression, and shear due to shear force with and without torsion. Designs proceed at the level of design stress values.

The design of structural components at risk of buckling or lateral buckling is performed according to the Equivalent Member Method and considers the systematic axial compression, bending with and without compression force as well as bending and tension. The deflection of inner spans and cantilevers is determined in characteristic and quasi-permanent design situations.

Separate design cases allow for a flexible and stability analysis of members, sets of members, and loads. In the case of tapered members, the cut-to-grain angle is considered in the bending tension and bending compression area. If there is a ridge defined, the module performs the ridge design additionally.

Graphical Representation of Timber Model with Design Ratio

RF-TIMBER Pro | Results

After the calculation, the module displays results in clearly arranged result tables. Each intermediate value is listed, making the design checks transparent. The results are sorted by load case, cross-section, set of members, and members.

If the analysis fails, the affected cross-sections can be modified in an optimization process. It is also possible to transfer the optimized cross-sections to RFEM/RSTAB for a new calculation.

The design ratio is represented with different colors in the RFEM/RSTAB model. This way, you can quickly recognize critical or oversized areas of the cross-section. Furthermore, result diagrams displayed on the member or set of members ensure targeted evaluation.

In addition to the input and result data, including design details displayed in tables, you can add all graphics into the printout report. This way, comprehensible and clearly arranged documentation is guaranteed.

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