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![KB 001801 | Accessing FSM Results](/en/webimage/039828/3500358/Figure_1.png?mw=512&hash=d5b2460f441369fa093f6bb79c5c8666350e521e)
![Local Buckling Methods](/en/webimage/033068/3351551/ADM1.png?mw=512&hash=397e59fa6130c40cc8c8086909796292853c1750)
![Scaffolding Support](/en/webimage/010185/3073549/01-en_Scaffolding_Support.png?mw=512&hash=9e646894d583fc6cc433d6df162b5e20c4fdcc69)
![Saving and Importing Diagrams for Member Hinges](/en/webimage/010427/2984202/01-EN.png?mw=512&hash=17127434c06258f349409b3e8f047f6d0e8c4ea7)
![Feature 002723 | Scaffolding Hinge](/en/webimage/046401/3664418/2023-12-11_12-22-49.png?mw=512&hash=2b4e9f83c58254e97238ab2909398756b4b74f1f)
The member hinge nonlinearity "Scaffolding N | phiy,phiz" allows you to simulate an inserted scaffolding tube joint.
![AISI S100 / CSA S136 Cold-Formed Steel Design in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/040277/3509688/Cold_formed_AISI_EN.png?mw=512&hash=64fe70077d24767102745523ca11a1880ab1ff6e)
The design of cold-formed steel members according to the AISI S100-16 / CSA S136-16 is available in RFEM 6. Design can be accessed by selecting “AISC 360” or “CSA S16” as the standard in the Steel Design Add-on. “AISI S100” or “CSA S136” is then automatically selected for the cold-formed design.
RFEM applies the Direct Strength Method (DSM) to calculate the elastic buckling load of the member. The Direct Strength Method offers two types of solutions, numerical (Finite Strip Method) and analytical (Specification). The FSM signature curve and buckling shapes can be viewed under Sections.
![Definition of a member end hinge with the "Scaffolding Diagram" nonlinearity](/en/webimage/006824/1584907/scaffolding_en-us-png.png?mw=512&hash=f5ee3576e0f0e4380d0f678ad4f1c336bc81a168)
The member hinge nonlinearities "Scaffolding - N phiy / phiz" and "Scaffolding Diagram" enable the mechanical simulation of a tube joint with an inner stub between two member elements.
The equivalent model transfers the bending moment via the overpressed outer pipe and after positive locking additionally via the inner stub, depending on the compression state at the member end.
![Feature 002796 | Console with Python Option](/en/webimage/050930/3925245/1.png?mw=512&hash=9d7f6c198b6d4ae6ee8f2fa8bca75f85579e14c9)
In addition to JavaScript, the Python high-level functions are also available in the console. Using the Python option, the console also provides you with the Python HLF functions known from the WebService function catalog for further use in the object properties dialog box for in-app scripting.