RFEM 5 | RF-TIMBER SANS: Timber Design According to SANS 10163

Add-on Module for RFEM 5

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Add-on Module for RFEM 5
RF-TIMBER SANS

RF-TIMBER SANS performs the ultimate limit state, serviceability limit state, and fire resistance design checks according to the South African standard for timber structures SANS. It covers the Limit States Design (LSD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) design methods.

The RF-TIMBER SANS add-on module includes an extensive cross-section library and an extensible material library with the standard-specific strength values. In addition to the stress analysis, RF‑TIMBER SANS performs the stability analysis of members according to the equivalent member method or the second-order analysis. Furthermore, you can perform the serviceability limit state design and the fire resistance design.

Design of Timber Members According to SANS 10163‑1:2003 and SANS 10163‑2:2001

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RF-/TIMBER SANS Add-on Module for RFEM/RSTAB | Design of Timber Members According to SANS 10163 (South African Code)

Graphical Representation of RF-/TIMBER SANS Design Results in RFEM | Features

Full integration in RFEM/RSTAB including import of all relevant information and internal forces
Design of members and continuous members for tension, compression, bending, shear, and combined internal forces
Stability analysis for lateral-torsional buckling and buckling according to the equivalent member method or the second order analysis
Serviceability limit state design by limitation of deflections
Free configuration of charring time and charring rates, as well as free choice of charring sides for fire design
South African material library and cross‑section library
User-defined entry of rectangular and circular cross-sections
Cross-section optimization with optional transfer to RFEM/RSTAB
Optional import of effective lengths from the RSBUCK or RF‑STABILITY add‑on module
Detailed result documentation including references to design equations of the used standard
Various filter and sorting options of results including result lists by member, cross-sections, x-location, or by load case, load and result combination
Consideration of moisture service conditions
Visualization of the design criterion on the RFEM/RSTAB model
Data export to MS Excel

Graphical Representation of RF-/TIMBER SANS Design Results in RFEM | 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 SANS. Material properties listed in the respective standard are included in the material library.

When checking the cross-sections, you can specify whether to consider a cross-section selected in RFEM/RSTAB, or a modified cross-section. Then, you can define the load duration classes, the moisture service conditions, and timber treatment.

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.

For fire resistance design, you can define the charring sides of a member or set of members.

Window 1.8 Effective Lengths - Sets of Members

Graphical Representation of RF-/TIMBER SANS Design Results in RFEM | Design

The cross-section resistance design analyzes tension and compression along the grain, bending, bending and tension/compression as well as the strength in shear due to shear force.

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. Deflection of inner spans and cantilevers is compared with the maximum allowable deflection.

Separate design cases allow a flexible analysis for selected members, sets of members, and actions, as well as for the individual stability analyses. such as stability analysis, load duration in case of fire, member slendernesses, and limit deflection can be adjusted as desired.

Graphical Display of RF-/TIMBER SANS Design Results in RFEM

Graphical Representation of RF-/TIMBER SANS Design Results in RFEM | Results

After the calculation, the module displays results in clearly arranged result tables. All intermediate values (for example, governing internal forces, adjustment factors, and so on) can be included in order to make the design more transparent. The results are listed by load case, cross-section, member, and set of members.

If the analysis fails, the relevant cross-sections can be modified in an optimization process. It is also possible to transfer the optimized cross-sections to RFEM/RSTAB to perform 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. You can select the report contents and extent specifically for the individual designs.

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