Structural Analysis Software for Tendons

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Structural Analysis Software for Tendons

Optimize your calculations with the "Tendons" add-on for RFEM 6. This powerful tool allows for precise and realistic modeling of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned tendons in concrete structures. Benefit from full 3D integration into the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to analyze and optimize the effects of prestress on the entire structure.

With advanced features, such as the adjustment of tendon geometries via the open API II and integration into construction stage calculations, we provide you with a comprehensive solution for demanding engineering applications.

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Illustration of a single-span concrete beam model featuring prestressing tendons for structural optimization in RFEM 6.

Structural Analysis and Design of Tendons

The Tendons add-on for RFEM 6 allows you to extend your calculations to include realistic modeling of prestressed and post-tensioned tendons.

Illustration of a single-span concrete beam showing prestressing tendons using RFEM 6 with various reinforcement types.

Single-Span Concrete Beam with Prestressing Tendons

This model features a single-span concrete beam with prestressing tendons. It includes six distinct types of simply supported reinforced concrete beams containing tendons.

Detailed view of a concrete T-beam with tendon reinforcement and integrated slab modeled for analysis.

Concrete T-Beam with Tendons

This model is a concrete T-beam reinforced with tendons, integrated with a concrete slab. The reinforcement with tendons enhances the structural capacity of the beam.

A reinforced concrete continuous beam featuring integrated tendons used for prestressing reinforcement to enhance structural performance.

Reinforced Concrete Continuous Beam with Integrated Tendons

This model showcases a reinforced concrete continuous beam with integrated tendons for prestressing reinforcement. It demonstrates the application of the Tendons add-on in RFEM 6.

Simulation of a single-span beam with and without prestressing tendons using construction stages for structural analysis.

Single-Span Beam with Prestressed Tendons

This model shows a single-span beam in two configurations: once as a standard simply supported beam, and once as enhanced with prestressed tendons. Utilizing the Construction Stages add-on, the model simulates the phased introduction of these tendons.

The successful structural analysis program RFEM 6 by Dlubal Software is the basis of a modular program family that you can customize and combine according to your precise requirements.

In the main program RFEM, you can define structures, materials, and loads of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, and members. Furthermore, you can create combined structures and model solid and contact elements. Join our enthusiastic customers!

Recommended Add-ons for Tendons

Tendons

Tendons for RFEM 6 Add-On

The "Tendons" add-on enables realistic modeling of prestressed and post-tensioned tendons. With flexible 3D geometry definition and full integration into FEM analysis, it provides an accurate and efficient solution for demanding concrete structures.

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Building Model for RFEM 6 Add-On

The "Building Model" add-on simplifies the modeling and analysis of reinforced concrete buildings. It expedites the creation of building models and automates load generation, making it ideal for demanding reinforced concrete projects.

Nonlinear Material Behavior

Nonlinear Material Behavior for RFEM 6 Add-on

The "Nonlinear Material Behavior" add-on allows you to take material nonlinearities in RFEM into account. If you use nonlinear material models in RFEM, the program always performs an iterative calculation. Depending on the material model, it defines a different relationship between stresses and strains. The stiffness of the finite elements is repeatedly adjusted during the iterations until the stress-strain relationship is complied with.

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Stress-Strain Analysis

In the Stress-Strain Analysis add-on, you can perform a general stress analysis.

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Construction Stages Analysis

It can ensure that the construction process of structures (member, surface, and solid structures) is considered in RFEM.

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We are very impressed by the work Dlubal puts into developing RFEM and responding to issues. It’s a great software package and you’re constantly making it better and better. RFEM is by far our favorite analysis software at the moment, so thank you for the work you put into this!

Tim Harris, Ph.D, P.Eng

Kassian Dyck and Associates
#100, 221 - 62nd Avenue SE, Calgary
AB, Canada

www.kdassociates.com

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Maurice Quinn, P.Eng.

Capacity Engineering LTD
220 Terence Matthews Crescent #2d, Kanata
ON, Canada

www.celottawa.ca

Outstanding Software

You are making great improvements to the Dlubal software RFEM, the Add-ons, codes, etc. It is great to see how Dlubal has become an outstanding software for structural engineers. I particularly love to see that tensile membrane structures can also be modeled with Dlubal. Kudos!

Pedro R. Munoz, Ph.D., P.E.

PRM Engineering, LLC
4 Olympic Village Dr., 01844, Methuen
MA, Northern America (USA)

www.prmeng.net