RFEM 6 offers the Aluminum Design add-on for the design of aluminum members. This video shows how class 4 sections are designed according to Eurocode 9 in the program.
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![Example of Aluminum Section in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/039766/3506176/EN_1_NEW.png?mw=512&hash=20139c15c22ed3af80d7bc27d2ec9cdac8a19340)
RFEM 6 offers the Aluminum Design add-on for the design of aluminum members. This article shows how class 4 sections are designed according to Eurocode 9 in the program.
![Activating Aluminum Design Add-on](/en/webimage/029081/3253314/1_en.png?mw=512&hash=fd421b3f2c85d04e163841c3e5995f948391dd20)
RFEM 6 offers the Aluminum Design add-on to design aluminum members for the ultimate and serviceability limit states according to Eurocode 9. In addition to this, you can perform design according to ADM 2020 (US Standard).
![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.
![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.
![Feature 002827 | Stresses Within Members](/en/webimage/050679/3922742/50679.png?mw=512&hash=89c2586ec7139690a213073aaa5a3e314c7ed023)
Get a better understanding of the stress distribution within member cross-sections by using clipping planes.
![Feature 002824 | OSB Material for USA and Canada](/en/webimage/050460/3955503/2024-06-28_10-42-39.png?mw=512&hash=5ec86ff7955d8c9a50e53301df3f21fceda009a5)
In RFEM, the oriented strand board (OSB) material is available for the USA and Canada. The material parameters are taken from the "Panel Design Specification manual".