The document summarizes new features in Dlubal software, including new modules for membrane and cable structures, steel pinned connections, load pattern generation, dynamic analysis, and material properties. It also describes enhancements to existing modules for steel design, concrete members, modeling tools, and result visualization in RFEM. Key new modules allow formfinding of membranes, analysis of pinned steel connections, generation of load patterns along guiding lines, and improved seismic analysis.

1. New Features in Dlubal Software

2.  Modules
 RFEM Features
 News in existing modules
Note:
Not all news are covered
Content

3.  RF-Formfinding
Modules
 For membrane and cable structures
 Combined analysis of membrane and
load bearing structure
 Orthotropic membranes (warp/weft)
 Radial pre-stressing
 Non-linear analysis incl. large deflection
 See webinar online Sept. 28th 2015
www.dlubal.com -> Webinars

4.  RF-JOINTS Steel Pinned
Modules
 Pinned beam to column connections
 Four different variants
 Flexible bolt configurations
 EN 1993-1-8 code check
 Automatic selection of controlling
combination
 Ductility check
 Full integration in RFEM/RSTAB

5.  RF-JOINTS Steel Pinned
Modules
 Ductility check
 Check for available rotation
 Premature weld failure check

6.  RF-MOVE Surfaces
Modules
 Extentable library of load patterns
 Load generation along guiding lines
 Multiple load paths/patterns in one model
 Generation of controlling
Load Combination
 Interaction with RF-INFLUENCE to
remove loading on favourable
locations

7.  RF-DYNAM Pro
Modules
 Improved handling of masses and mass-
combinations
 Response spectra, harmonic and transient
excitation
 Modal analysis and direct integration
 Seismic analysis with extended variety
of codes
 Improved performance and result
integration in RFEM

8.  Set Member options
RFEM Features
 Set Member in direction and distance
eg perpendicular to a plane
 Easier and faster modeling of members

9.  Nodal Loads in directions
RFEM Features
 Angle
 To point
 In member/line direction
 Rotated in reference to (user) CS
 Easier and faster modeling of loads
 You do not need to calculate x, y, z
components

10.  Material Library
RFEM Features
 Search function
 Dutch names
 Faster selection of material
 Better localization

11.  Non-linear Surface Supports
RFEM Features
 Yielding
 Friction
 For simulation of friction under
surfaces

12.  Display Navigator
RFEM Features
 Display of surfaces by type
 Display of solids by type
 Display of members by type
 Better control about views
 More options for selection
of objects

13.  Stresses on cross-section
RFEM Features
 Visual stress distribution
 Elastic stress components
 Requires RF-STEEL
 Better presentation of results
More options

14.  Line releases
RFEM Features
 Linear and non-linear hinges for
lines
 Tension or compression only
 Free working diagram
 To simulate contact between surfaces
eg walls that act only in compression
 No gaps need to be modeled

15.  Nodal Constraints
RFEM Features
 Diaphragm
 Equal Deformation
 To simulate rigid walls or
floors

16.  STEEL EC3
Module Features
 Formula for design ratio
 For each check
 References to code chapters
 Better understanding of check
in the software

17.  STEEL EC3
Module Features
 Preview window for intermediate
supports (eg for buckling)
 Shows support type and location
 Interactive window with Zoom,
Numbering, Rendering etc.
 Clear understanding of boundary
conditions and failure modes

18.  RF-CONCRETE Members
Module Features
 Rebar visulization in main window
 Improved editing of rebars
 Better result documentation

19. Software for Structural Analysis and Design