Answer:
You can analyze masts and towers using the programs RFEM 5 or RSTAB 8. The add-on modules for steel or concrete structures support your individual solution approaches.
Special add-on modules for RFEM 5 and RSTAB 8 from the RF-/TOWER series extend and simplify the options.
Main Programs RFEM 5 or RSTAB 8
The main programs are used to define structures and materials as well as actions.
RSTAB 8 allows you to edit and analyze beam, frame, and truss structures, such as lattice towers. RFEM 5 also provides plate, wall, shell, and solid elements.
Add-on Modules
Structural Analysis and Design Software for Towers and Masts
helps to perform efficient generation of three- or four-sided tower structures.
RFEM 5 Add-on Module RF-TOWER Equipment
includes an extensive equipment library and allows for quick and easy model integration.
RFEM 5 Add-on Module RF-TOWER Loading
generates wind, ice, and variable loads.
RFEM 5 Add-on Module RF-TOWER Effective Lengths
determines the effective lengths of members that are specific for towers.
RF-TOWER Design Add-on Module for RFEM 5
performs member design checks according to EN 1993‑1‑1, EN 1993‑3‑1, and EN 50341, including the National Annexes.
RFEM 5 Add-on Module RF-JOINTS Steel – Tower
designs nominally pinned bolted connections used in lattice towers according to EN 1993‑1‑8.
Wind Analysis in Digital Wind Tunnel
Use RWIND Simulation for advanced analysis of wind flow behavior. The results can be used directly as loads or load cases in RFEM 5 or RSTAB 8.
Dynamic Analysis
If it is necessary to perform seismic analysis or vibration designs, the RF‑/DYNAM Pro add-on modules provide special tools for determining natural frequencies and mode shapes, analysis of forced vibrations, generation of equivalent loads, or nonlinear time history analysis.
If you have any questions about Dlubal Software programs, please do not hesitate to contact our sales department.
