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2019-05-07

Long Calculation Time in RF-/ALUMINUM

Why does my calculation in the RF‑/ALUMINUM add‑on module take so long?


Answer:

By default, the computation kernel of the cross-section program SHAPE‑THIN is used in the RF‑/ALUMINUM add‑on module to determine the stresses of the effective cross-section in an iterative procedure. This method is precise, as all corners and edges of the cross-section are covered, but can be very time-consuming in the case of compound cross-sections.

As an alternative, it is possible to determine the effective cross-section using the simplified analytical method (see Image 01), which is significantly faster. With this approach, corners, roundings, and so on are neglected and compensated by a factor at a later stage. No iterative calculation is performed. Therefore, the effective cross-section values might be higher than with the SHAPE‑THIN calculation.

In such a case, we recommend carrying out the calculation using the analytical method, then only designing the governing structural component with the governing load combination using the SHAPE‑THIN solution.


Author

Mr. Rehm is responsible for developing products for timber structures, and he provides technical support for customers.



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