
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Modal analysis with cable member/members, Structure is unstable
How can I fix the error warning "10060 - Structure is unstable" in relation to a modal analysis instability?
Considering Nonlinearities in Response Spectrum Analysis in RFEM 6
Is it always necessary to consider tension member nonlinearities in response spectrum analysis?
Merge several members into a single member and convert existing nodes to nodes on a member
How can I merge a set of members or multiple members into a single member?
Cancelling Generated State
Is it possible to use both the convenient automatic generation and to subsequently customize the structure?
Steel Connection Rigidity
How can treating a connection as fully rigid result in an uneconomical design?
Modeling Cantilever as Member
Why is it suggested to model a cantilever using surface elements instead of a member element when studying buckling?
Surface Stiffness Modification in RFEM 6
What are the best use cases for each surface stiffness modification method in RFEM 6?
Using Building Model Add-on for Seismic Analysis
What is the key advantage of using the Building Model add-on for seismic analysis?
Nonlinear Time History Analysis in RFEM 6
Can I perform nonlinear time history analysis in RFEM 6?
Wind Force Coefficient in RWIND
How can I obtain wind force coefficient in RWIND?
Single Sign-on with RFEM 6
How does single sign-on work with RFEM 6?
Testing API II Key
Is it possible to test the API II without incurring costs?
Display Factor for Deformations / Internal Forces in Printout Report / Graphic Printout
Where can I set the fator for deformation display factor for graphical printout, for example, in the printout report?
Shear Panels and Rotational Restraints in Structural, Stability, and Modal Analysis
Is it possible to consider shear panels and rotational restraints in the global calculation?
Sufficient Total Simulation Time for Transient Wind Simulation
How can I determine the sufficient total simulation time for an accurate transient wind analysis in RWIND?
Creating Nodal Constraint of Type "Diaphragm" in RFEM 6 | Comparison with RFEM 5
How can I create a nodal constraint of the "Diaphragm" type in RFEM 6, as the function "1.31 – Nodal Constraints" from RFEM 5 is no longer available?
CLT Wall-to-Floor Connection
Do I need to add a line hinge/line release for the CLT wall-to-floor connection in the Building Model add-on?