Answer:
The following points should be considered in order to use the determined internal forces for the design:
- The model should represent the real structure as precisely as possible. Therefore, it is necessary to correctly define the materials, surface thicknesses, cross-section dimensions, hinge definitions, support conditions, and so on.
- Loads must be defined and applied in compliance with the standard. RFEM can import the combinations automatically.
- In the case of internal forces from result combinations, it is necessary to pay attention to the evaluation of the correct max/min values. The maximum compression force in a column corresponds to the minimum axial force (min N).
