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Both RFEM and RSTAB are ideally suited for the structural analysis and design of power plants and conveyor structures. Depending on the requirements, you can use the add-ons from various industries, such as concrete structures or steel structures.
Main Programs RFEM and RSTAB
The main programs RFEM and RSTAB are used to define the model with its properties and actions. For this, RFEM provides more extensive options, as the finite element analysis can also be used for modeling and designing planar structural components.
Add-ons for Power Plants and Conveyor Structures
Various add-ons supplement the functionality of the main programs. The Steel Design and Concrete Design add-ons allow you to perform the ultimate and serviceability limit state design checks, as well as the stability analysis according to the standards listed above.
The Torsional Warping (7 DOF) analysis add-on allows for lateral-torsional buckling design with up to seven degrees of freedom. The Stress-Strain Analysis add-on provides the option for general stress design checks, where the existing stresses are compared to the limit stresses. The Nonlinear Material Behavior add-on is recommended for plastic analyses.
Dynamic Analysis
If you need to perform a seismic or vibration analysis, the corresponding Dynamic Analysis add-ons are the perfect tools for determining natural frequencies and mode shapes, or for the analysis of external excitations.
In case of any questions about the Dlubal solutions for power plants and conveyor structures, our sales team will be happy to assist you.
