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RFEM for Students | Part 1

With this online group training, you will learn the basics and structure of the software, so that you will then be able to model and calculate simple structural structures.
Online Training | English
RFEM for Students | Part 1
2021-04-13
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM CEST
English
Free
EN-US | Flag Event
Online Training | RFEM for Students | Part 1 | 13.04.2021
Free online basic training of the structural FEA software RFEM for students

Learn as student how to work more efficiently with the RFEM software. The essential modeling functions and workflow will be discussed using practical examples. Live Q&A with the instructor is possible during the course.

The main focus of the first part of this online training is getting to know the program. The examples are practical and link the theoretical knowledge from your studies.

Topics such as the comparison of bar and surface elements as well as the treatment of an Euler case are dealt with in detail in this event.
Time Schedule
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Basic principle of FEM
Explanation and definition of the finite element method
Schematic sequence of an FEM calculation
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Introduction to Program RFEM 5
Structure and basic work with RFEM 5
How a project works
Explanation of the user interface
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Introductory Example: continuous plate Comparison of beam element and surface element
Modeling two-field beams
Modeling rectangular plate
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Stability analysis: Euler case 1 Modeling a cantilever
Calculation of the critical buckling load
Calculation of the buckling length
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Clamped frame Modeling and stability analysis
Difference between 2D and 3D calculation

Costs

Free of charge for students provided that a current valid certificate is sent to training@dlubal.com

Notes

The online training requires a fast and reliable internet connection.

During the training, each participant can ask questions at any time using the chat option.

After the event, each participant will find the models, video recordings and training documents presented in the training on our website. The website link will be sent by email after the training.
This allows the participant to go through and understand the training step by step by means of the models.

After completing the training, each participant receives a certificate.
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Knowledge Base Articles
Model showing integrated steel joints highlighting connection and structure interaction in design.
This article explores the importance of considering joint-structure interaction in modeling and design and how to do it in RFEM 6.
Illustration of equivalent lateral force method for seismic analysis in structural engineering
This article provides a comprehensive overview of essential seismic analysis methods, explaining their principles and applications, as well as the scenarios in which they are most effective
KB 001925 | AISC Fillet Weld Design in RFEM 6
The weld stresses between surfaces can be determined using the Stress-Strain Analysis add-on in RFEM 6. Furthermore, the stress limit determined according to the applicable standard can be input to determine the stress ratio of the weld. This article focuses on the fillet weld design according to AISC 360-22 [1] with two examples from AISC Volume 1: Design Examples [2].
Structural analysis of an end plate connection in Dlubal software
This article demonstrates how to initiate and conduct the analysis in the software, followed by a short discussion of the underlying concept.
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Product Features
Feature 002916 | Joint-Structure Interaction for Steel Joints

Want to automatically consider steel joint stiffness in your global RFEM model? Utilize the Steel Joints add-on!

Activate joint-structure interaction in the stiffness analysis of your steel joints. Hinges with springs are then automatically generated in the global model and included in subsequent calculations.

Feature 002820 | Limit Plastic Strain for Welds

In the ultimate configuration of the steel joint design, you have the option to modify the limit plastic strain for welds.

Component "Base Plate"

The "Base Plate" component allows you to design base plate connections with cast-in anchors. In this case, plates, welds, anchorages, and steel-concrete interaction are analyzed.

Feature 002807 | 3D Display of FSM Results

In the "Edit Section" dialog box, you can display the buckling shapes of the Finite Strip Method (FSM) as a 3D graphic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the Steel Joints add-on, I get high utilization ratios for preloaded bolts in the tension design. Where do these high utilization ratios come from and how can I evaluate the load-bearing reserves of the bolt?

How can treating a connection as fully rigid result in an uneconomical design?

Is it possible to consider shear panels and rotational restraints in the global calculation?
A steel joint in my model is non-designable. How can I get more information to find the cause?

I am calculating a support that is clamped at the base, held in the X direction at the head, and can buckle in the Y direction. I have set the bar shear lengths using node carriers. In the verification, the buckling length values for the calculation are the same, L_(cr,z) = L_(cr,y) = 2.41 m. What am I doing wrong?
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