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Features of RF-CONCRETE Surfaces

  • Free definition of two or three reinforcement layers in the ultimate limit state
  • Vectorial representation of the main stress directions of internal forces allowing optimal orientation adjustment of the third reinforcement layer to the actions
  • Design alternatives to avoid compression or shear reinforcement
  • Design of surfaces as deep beams (theory of membranes)
  • Option to define basic reinforcements for top and bottom reinforcement layers
  • Definition of designed reinforcement for serviceability limit state design
  • Result output in points of any selected grid
  • Optional extension of the module with nonlinear deformation analysis. The calculation is performed in RF‑CONCRETE Deflect by reducing the stiffness according to the standard, or in RF‑CONCRETE NL by the general nonlinear calculation determining the stiffness reduction in an iterative process.
  • Design with design moments at column edges
  • Precise breakdown of reasons for failed design
  • Design details of all design locations for better traceability of reinforcement determination
  • Export of isolines for the longitudinal reinforcement in a DXF file for further use in CAD programs as a basis for reinforcement drawings
RF-CONCRETE Members - 1.1 General Data
RF-CONCRETE Members - 1.1 General Data
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A structural beam exhibits a membrane effect resulting from a uniform temperature change.
This article explains how to simulate the thermal strain of members in RFEM 6 using temperature loads, covering both membrane and bending effects, with practical examples to demonstrate their application.
The image displays the AutoCAD DXF import settings in RFEM 6.
This article provides a detailed overview of the import features from RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 to AutoCAD/DXF files.
The image displays import options for AutoCAD, DXF and DXF II in RFEM 6.
This article outlines the data exchange capabilities between RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 and AutoCAD, focusing on DXF file integration.
Diagram contrasting seismic analysis methods with design response spectrum applications for earthquake effects.
This article* explores the role of the Design Response Spectrum across different seismic analysis methods, demonstrating its significance from simplified static approaches up to advanced dynamic simulations.
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Snow Load Wizard with options for snow overhang and snow guard according to Eurocode.

In the Snow Load Wizard, you can optionally consider snow overhang and snow guard when generating snow loads according to Eurocode.

Simulation of wind loads on structures with optional member coating.

In the wind simulation, it is possible to consider member coatings (for example, from ice loads).

The tool automatically creates rigid members between neighboring objects when the node option is active.

If you activate the "Link to Nearby Objects…" option for nodes, RFEM or RSTAB automatically searches for neighboring objects. A link in the form of a rigid member is then created for these members, nodes, or surfaces.

You can specify various settings for searching for nearby objects. Including search area, object types to be searched for, and objects to be excluded. Furthermore, you can specify member hinges for the created connecting member.

The image shows the “Cable on Pulleys” member type, which absorbs only tensile forces and is simulated as a pulley system.

The Cable on Pulleys member type allows you to simulate a cable system deflected by pulleys.

This member type only absorbs tensile forces and can only be displaced in the longitudinal direction. It is suitable for flexible tension elements whose longitudinal forces are transferred through the model via deflection points (for example, a pulley).

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