Simulation of Stiffening Pane in RSTAB

Modeling planar structural components such as glass panes is generally possible only in RFEM. If it is necessary to define the stiffening effect of a pane in a particular case, it can also be simulated in RSTAB.

Image 01 shows a frame that is to be stiffened by a plate.

1 Frame to be Stiffened

Since members in RSTAB are the only possible structural components, the plate is simulated by means of members.

First, you have to decide where the frame should be supported. You have to insert the nodes at these locations. To insert nodes, we recommend dividing the respective members equally using the "Divide Member" function (right-click the member → "Divide Member"). To simulate a stiffening rigid pane, a framework consisting of rigid members/couplings can now be modeled.