Question:
How can I model and design general bolted connections with the surface and solid elements in RFEM?
Answer:
In RFEM, you can model and design connections with the individual dimensions. The video on the left shows an example of modeling and calculation of a rigid bolted connection by using member and surface elements as well as contact solids.
Furthermore, you can define bolt prestressing forces and perform plastic design (RF‑MAT NL add-on module required), for example.