In this tutorial, we would like to inform you about the essential features of the RFEM program. In the first part, a model was defined and a structural analysis carried out. Then the concrete and steel designs were performed in the following parts. This part now deals with the design of the steel connections according to EN 1993-1-8 with the CEN settings.
RFEM 6 | Tutorial - Steel Joints
In the ultimate configuration of the steel joint design, you have the option to modify the limit plastic strain for welds.
Using the "Base Plate" component, you can design base plate connections with cast-in anchors. In addition to plates and welds, the design analyzes the anchorage and the steel-concrete interaction.
Mit der Komponente "Rippe" können Sie sehr schnell eine beliebige Anzahl an Längsrippen an einem Stabblech definieren. Durch die Vorgabe eines Referenzobjektes lassen sich daran automatisch Schweißnähte vorgeben.
Die Komponente "Rippe" lässt sich auch an kreisförmigen Hohlprofilen anordnen. Dafür wird zusätzlich die Vorgabe der Winkel zwischen den Rippen benötigt.
You can now insert a cap plate in steel joints with only a few clicks. You can enter the data using the known definition types "Offsets" or "Dimensions and Position". By specifying a reference member and the cutting plane, it is also possible to omit the Member Section component.
This component allows you to easily model cap plates on column ends, for example.