Not all structural elements of a real building are included in a structural model. As an example, we can look at a pipe that runs along a steel girder frame. The load of the beam would be transferred as concentrated loads on the beam below. To avoid having to manually divide the corresponding parts of the load, you can find the "From free line load" load generator under "Tools" → "Generate loads."
KB 000696 | Generating Member Load Using Free Line Load
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![Member Load by Line Load](/en/webimage/010407/3017798/EN-01_generating-member-load-using-free-line-load.png?mw=512&hash=814c83dc02e2d8feafa4f80ec1b44c9f09231a23)
Not all structural elements of a real building are included in a structural model. As an example, we can look at a pipe that runs along a steel girder frame.
![Settings for Load Generation via Cells](/en/webimage/010415/2997244/01_Toleranz_Lastgenerierer_en.png?mw=512&hash=b9411357e34a7b32b26abf3c41ac8da1c706bd4b)
The load generators in RFEM and RSTAB, used to convert area loads to member loads automatically, require cells that are almost even. In the case of arc‑like structures, the cells often cannot be recognized automatically.
![Usage of Unloaded Members in Load Generation](/en/webimage/010461/2986097/01_Usage_unloaded_members_en.png?mw=512&hash=7fcae0bc250dbcd44af37aece0daa255d2cd6c78)
When generating member loads via plane, the program generates cells internally. These cells significantly influence the created member loads.
![Considering Roof Overhangs for Automatic Load Generation](/en/webimage/010489/2984316/01.png?mw=512&hash=cf6341ab051e7b5d63b2a035f430245c5cc92b11)
In RFEM 5 and RSTAB 8, it is possible to consider the roof overhang when generating the loads automatically.
![Feature 002820 | Limit Plastic Strain for Welds](/en/webimage/050344/3881226/1.png?mw=512&hash=9d7f6c198b6d4ae6ee8f2fa8bca75f85579e14c9)
In the ultimate configuration of the steel joint design, you have the option to modify the limit plastic strain for welds.
![Component "Base Plate"](/en/webimage/050345/3936120/50345.png?mw=512&hash=3bd641cb1a2445804b338855e4debfc40c6563e9)
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](/en/webimage/049281/3861162/2024-05-01_10-32-55.png?mw=512&hash=2377d291bc20ac3d78d617b50c131614e99ac6f7)
In the "Edit Section" dialog box, you can display the buckling shapes of the Finite Strip Method (FSM) as a 3D graphic.
![Steel Design | Seismic Force-Resisting System Design Overview](/en/webimage/048507/3803346/seismic_steel.png?mw=512&hash=1c18a83f050e74601a7300444a0d77a0246a0e02)
- Design of five types of seismic force-resisting systems (SFRS) includes Special Moment Frame (SMF), Intermediate Moment Frame (IMF), Ordinary Moment Frame (OMF), Ordinary Concentrically Braced Frame (OCBF), and Special Concentrically Braced Frame (SCBF)
- Ductility check of the width-to thickness ratios for webs and flanges
- Calculation of the required strength and stiffness for stability bracing of beams
- Calculation of the maximum spacing for stability bracing of beams
- Calculation of the required strength at hinge locations for stability bracing of beams
- Calculation of the column required strength with the option to neglect all bending moments, shear, and torsion for overstrength limit state
- Design check of column and brace slenderness ratios
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