Line releases are special objects in RFEM 6 that allow structural decoupling of objects connected to a line. They are mostly used to decouple two surfaces that are not rigidly connected or transferring only compressive forces at the common boundary line. This video will show the definition of line releases in a practical example.
![Line Releases in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/036740/3437784/EN_1.jpg?mw=512&hash=260f0b94692c0df1052c0bd3f9a8f4f98fea69b7)
Line releases are special objects in RFEM 6 that allow structural decoupling of objects connected to a line. They are mostly used to decouple two surfaces that are not rigidly connected or transferring only compressive forces at the common boundary line. By defining a line release, a new line is generated at the same place which transfers only the locked degrees of freedom. This article will show the definition of line releases in a practical example.
![KB 001880 | Design of Cable Structures in RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9](/en/webimage/049985/3840051/Seil_QS_EN.png?mw=512&hash=83dd891c6124be9c686441c4b37fe92db2c2062d)
In this article, you will learn how to model and design cable structures in RFEM 6 or RSTAB 9.
![KB 001879 | Influence of Bending Stiffness of Cables](/en/webimage/049953/3835546/Seil.png?mw=512&hash=83e64fde3c3d0a1d2649d8e64587b93f4ab71876)
This article describes and explains the influence of bending stiffness of cables on their internal forces. Furthermore, the text provides information on how this influence can be reduced.
![Building Overview (KB1866)](/en/webimage/046746/3676167/KB1866_image01_en_Model.png?mw=512&hash=18feed6e03b6c09c60d7e29dc96041d95c24997b)
To evaluate whether it is also necessary to consider the second-order analysis in a dynamic calculation, the sensitivity coefficient of interstory drift θ is provided in EN 1998‑1, Sections 2.2.2 and 4.4.2.2. It can be calculated and analyzed using RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9.
![Feature 002840 | Graphical Add-on Result Display by Design Situation](/en/webimage/051593/3982947/Bemessungssituation.png?mw=512&hash=7fd0d9a61cbc8d701205795390d25dfae3caa76b)
In the Navigator – Results, you can select the design situations for which you want to display the add-on results graphically.
![Feature 002844 | Dynamic Shadows](/en/webimage/051588/3982928/Schatten.png?mw=512&hash=4630ba5c10dbeb16f7d0f764f7f67b758275979d)
You can add dynamic shadows in the rendering mode. In the shortcut menu, you can use sliders to change the main light position.
![Feature 002830 | Timber Materials According to American Standard ANSI/AWC NDS‑2024](/en/webimage/050941/3955385/2024-06-28_9-24-31.png?mw=512&hash=5c5e7570b000cecb312e3f2c977caa97d8cd3604)
The material library of RFEM and RSTAB includes the timber materials according to the American standard ANSI/AWC NDS‑2024.
![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.