After opening the add-on module, it is necessary to select the members/sets of members, load cases, load or result combinations for the ultimate limit state, serviceability limit state, and fire resistance design. The materials from RFEM/RSTAB are preset and can be adjusted in RF-/TIMBER Pro. Material properties listed in the respective standard are included in the material library.
After the cross-section check, the module determines the load duration classes (LDC) and the service classes (SECL). It is possible to assign them to the selected load cases and members.
Combined cross-sections may consist of various materials. The RF-/TIMBER Pro add-on module performs designs considering the shifted neutral axis (in the case of semi-rigid cross-sections). The deformation analysis requires the reference lengths of the relevant members and sets of members. Furthermore, you can define a specific direction of deflection, precamber and the beam type.