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RF-/CONCRETE Columns | Features

  • Full integration in RFEM/RSTAB with import of geometry and load case data
  • Automatic selection of members for design according to specified criteria (e.g. only vertical members)
  • In connection with the extension EC2 for RFEM/RSTAB, you can perform the design of reinforced concrete compression elements according to the method based on nominal curvature in compliance with EN 1992 -1‑1:2004 (Eurocode 2) and the following National Annexes:
    • DE | Flag DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA/A1:2015-12 (Germany)
    • Austria | Flag ÖNORM B 1992-1-1:2018-01 (Austria)
    • Belgium Flag Belgium NBN EN 1992-1-1 ANB:2010 for design at normal temperature, and NBN EN 1992-1-2 ANB:2010 for fire resistance design (Belgium)
    • Bulgaria | Flag BDS EN 1992-1-1:2005/NA:2011 (Bulgaria)
    • Denmark Flag EN 1992-1-1 DK NA:2013 (Denmark)
    • France Flag NF EN 1992-1-1/NA:2016-03 (France)
    • Finland Flag SFS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-10 (Finland)
    • Italy Flag UNI EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-07 (Italy)
    • Latvia Flag LVS EN 1992-1-1:2005/NA:2014 (Latvia)
    • Lithuania Flag LST EN 1992-1-1:2005/NA:2011 (Lithuania)
    • Malaysia Flag MS EN 1992-1-1:2010 (Malaysia)
    • Flag of the Netherlands NEN-EN 1992-1-1+C2:2011/NB:2016 (Netherlands)
    • Norway Flag NS EN 1992-1 -1:2004-NA:2008 (Norway)
    • Poland Flag PN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2010 (Poland)
    • Portugal Flag NP EN 1992-1-1/NA:2010-02 (Portugal)
    • Romania Flag SR EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2008 (Romania)
    • Sweden Flag SS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008 (Sweden)
    • Singapore Flag SS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008-06 (Singapore)
    • Slovakia Flag STN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008-06 (Slovakia)
    • Slovenia Flag SIST EN 1992-1-1:2005/A101:2006 (Slovenia)
    • Spain Flag UNE EN 1992-1-1/NA:2013 (Spain)
    • CS | Flag CSN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2016-05 (Czech Republic)
    • EN-GB | Flag BS EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Belarus Flag TKP EN 1992-1-1:2009 (Belarus)
    • Cyprus Flag CYS EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2009 (Cyprus)
  • In addition to the National Annexes (NA) listed above, you can define a specific NA, applying user-defined limit values and parameters.
  • Optional consideration of creep
  • Diagram-based determination of buckling lengths and slenderness from the restraint ratios of columns
  • Automatic determination of ordinary and unintentional eccentricity from additionally available eccentricity according to the second-order analysis
  • Design of monolithic structures and precast elements
  • Analysis with regard to the standard reinforced concrete design
  • Determination of internal forces according to the linear static analysis and the second-order analysis
  • Analysis of governing design locations along the column due to existing loading
  • Output of the required longitudinal and stirrup reinforcement
  • Fire resistance design according to the simplified method (zone method) according to EN 1992-1-2 allowing the fire resistance design of brackets.
  • Fire resistance design with optional longitudinal reinforcement design according to DIN 4102-22:2004 or DIN 4102-4:2004, Table 31
  • Longitudinal and link reinforcement proposal with graphic display in 3D rendering
  • Summary of design ratios, including all design details
  • Graphical representation of relevant design details in RFEM/RSTAB work window
Reinforcement in RF-CONCRETE Columns Add-on Module
Reinforcement in RF-CONCRETE Columns Add-on Module
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This article provides a detailed overview of the import features from RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 to AutoCAD/DXF files.
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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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