Structures are entered as 1D, 2D, or 3D models. Member types such as beams, trusses, or tension members facilitate the definition of member properties. For modeling surfaces, RFEM provides For example, the types Standard, Orthotropic, Glass, Laminate, Rigid, Membrane, and so on, are available.
Furthermore, RFEM can select among the material models Isotropic Linear Elastic, Isotropic Plastic 1D/2D/3D, Isotropic Nonlinear Elastic 1D/2D/3D, Orthotropic Elastic 2D/3D, Orthotropic Plastic 2D/3D (Tsai-Wu 2D/3D), and Isotropic Thermal -elastic, Isotropic Masonry 2D, and Isotropic Damage 2D/3D.