In this webinar, we show you various options for using soil models in RFEM.
Time Schedule:
00:00 Introduction
02:25 Presenting different soil models
14:20 Utilizing soil models in RFEM
33:20 Designing a floor slab
Soil-Structure Interaction in RFEM
Links
- Product Description | Structural Analysis Software RFEM 6
- Online Manual
- RF-SOILIN Add-on Module for RFEM
- RF-CONCRETE Add-on Module for RFEM
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A foundation is usually created in RFEM using the subgrade reaction modulus method. The reason for this is the relatively easy and straightforward manageability. Also, no iterative calculations are necessary and the computing time is relatively short. The subgrade reaction means that, for example, a foundation plate is loaded flat elastically.
A previous article presented different variants of surface elastic foundations in addition to the traditional subgrade reaction modulus method. The following article describes another method for surface foundation. This method considers the adjacent ground areas by means of a foundation overlap. In this case, foundation parameters refer to the continuing works by Pasternak and Barwaschow.
When determining the minimum reinforcement for the serviceability limit state according to 7.3.2, the applied effective tensile strength fct,eff has a significant influence on the determined amount of reinforcement. The following article gives an overview about determining the effective tensile strength fct,eff and the input options in RF-CONCRETE.
The fatigue design according to EN 1992-1-1 must be performed for the structural components subjected to large stress ranges and/or many load changes. In this case, the design checks for the concrete and the reinforcement are performed separately. There are two alternative design methods available.
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With the Camera Fly Mode view option, you can fly through your RFEM and RSTAB structure. Control the direction and speed of the flight with your keyboard. Additionally, you can save the flight through your structure as a video.
RFEM and RSTAB models can be saved as 3D glTF models (*.glb and *.glTF formats). View the models in 3D in detail with a 3D viewer from Google or Babylon. Take your VR glasses, such as Oculus, to "walk" through the structure.
You can integrate the 3D glTF models into your own websites using JavaScript according to these instructions (as on the Dlubal website Models to Download).
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- Realistic representation of interaction between a building and soil
- Extensible library of soil properties
- Consideration of several soil samples (probes) at different locations, even outside the building
- Consideration of groundwater level as well as side effects due to excavation and lowest soil layer being solid
- Calculation of elastic foundation coefficients
- Determination and graphical display of stress diagrams and settlements in grid points
The Concrete Design add-on for RFEM allows you to perform the fire design of reinforced concrete walls and slabs according to the simplified table method (EN 1992‑1‑2, Section 5.4.2 and Table 5.8 and 5.9).
For the settlement calculation in the RF‑SOILIN add-on module, the specific weight gamma and gamma,sat are required for the soil. What do I need the value gamma,sat for, and how is it assumed in the calculation?
Is there a way to easily prevent RF‑SOILIN from recalculating the foundation every time the load in the governing load case is changed?
Can I also use RF‑SOILIN to calculate foundation bodies at different foundation heights in a model?
Is it possible to design a prestressed concrete slab in RFEM 6?
Is it possible to use the add-ons for RFEM 6 to design concrete solids?
Which products do you recommend for the structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures?
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