RFEM 5 RSTAB 8. New in. Versions / Content. Page. 1 New Add-on Modules

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1 New in RFEM 5 RSTAB 8 Versions / Content Page 1 New Add-on Modules 2 2 New Features of Main Programs 2 3 New Features of Add-on Modules 2 Dlubal Software GmbH - Structural Engineering Software for Analysis and Design

2 1 New Add-on Modules RF-/JOINTS Timber - Timber to Timber The RF-/JOINTS Timber - Timber to Timber add-on module designs joints where timber members are directly connected to each other by means of slant screws. The design is performed according to EN Among other things, the features include: ŸDesign of hinged connections ŸBiaxial inclination of the connected member (for example a jack rafter joint) ŸConnection of any number of members on one node for the "Main member only" type ŸScrew diameter of 6 mm 12 mm ŸAutomatic check of the minimum distance between screws Geometic input in RF-/JOINTS Timber - Timber to Timber 2 New Features of Main Programs RFEM and RSTAB ŸOptimization of Tekla interface for Tekla Structures 2017i ŸUpdate of wind and snow load generator according to ASCE/SEI 7-16 ŸOptional display of models imported with CAD/BIM as wireframe or solid transparent model RFEM ŸImplementation of new solid load "Gas" (for RF-FORM-FINDING) New solid load "gas" (for RF-FORM-FINDING) 3 New Features of Add-on Modules RF-PUNCH Pro ŸExtension of nodal selection for "Nodes with punching load in Z direction" ŸNew option for graphical display of the load increasing factor ß in the Results navigator RF-PUNCH Pro: Graphical display of load increasing factor b in RFEM 2

3 3 New Features of Add-on Modules RF-/CONCRETE Ÿ Implementation of factor ht for shear reinforcement according to SIA 262:2013 RF-/FOUNDATION Pro ŸAdjustments for determination of applied longitudinal reinforcement ratio for calculation of punching shear resistance RF-/ALUMINUM ŸImplementation of National Annex for Poland, Greece, and Finland RF-/ALUMINUM: New National Annexes to EC 9 RF-PIPING, RF-PIPING Design ŸImplementation of other materials in database for design according to EN RF-PIPING Design: ŸImplementation of option to calculate hoop stress using inner, mean or outer diameter ŸImplementation of design of minimum wall thickness for pipes and pipe bends ŸImplementation of alternative term for calculation of longitudinal pressure stress according to ASME B31.1 and EN ŸOptimizations in design concerning check of maximum admissible material thickness RF-PIPING, RF-PIPING Design: Selection of new materials RF-LAMINATE ŸImplementation of compositions from companies Martinsons and Structurlam - US RF-STABILITY ŸImplementation of option to define maximum possible load increments in calculation parameters of nonlinear analysis RF-LAMINATE: New compositions of producers in database RF-/TOWER Loading ŸNew option to determine structure coefficient so that this is always higher / equal to 1 3

4 3 New Features of Add-on Modules RF-/DYNAM Pro - Natural Vibrations, RF-/DYNAM Pro - Forced Vibrations, RF-/DYNAM Pro - Nonlinear Time History ŸImplementation of a full diagonal mass matrix in calculation parameters of natural vibration cases and dynamic load cases (translational and rotational degrees of freedom) as well as renaming existing options. Adjustments concerning placement of elements for definition of acting masses as well as scaling of mode shapes (only RFEM) ŸImplementation of new calculation parameters of DLC time history analysis in printout report ŸExtension of report for nonlinear implicit as well as explicit solver (RF-/DYNAM Pro - Nonlinear Time History) RF-CUTTING-PATTERN RF-/DYNAM Pro - Nonlinear Time History: cut-out from printout report ŸOptional results display in graphic window of RFEM RF-GLASS ŸImplementation of laminating foils from company Trosifol in database RF-GLASS: Laminating foils from company Trosifol in database 4

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