I have developed a bridge model using stainless steel as the structural material. I would like to apply the Continuous Strength Method (CSM) to this model.
Could you please advise how CSM can be implemented in RFEM 6? Specifically, is it sufficient to modify only the stress–strain curve of the material, or are additional modeling or analysis settings required? If further changes are necessary, I would appreciate guidance on what adjustments should be made.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Hi GiorgosN,
unfortunately, this feature is not yet implemented in RFEM 6.
That said, this option has already been considered in our development planning, and we are evaluating making it available in RFEM 6 in the future. At the moment, however, I can’t give you a specific timeline for when it might be implemented.
If you’d like to keep an eye on what’s coming next, you can find overviews of planned features in the Extranet → Development section:
https://www.dlubal.com/en/support-and-learning/support/faq/005101
https://www.dlubal.com/en/support-and-learning/support/faq/005149
Maybe you can also achieve your goal using our Steel Design add-on:
Steel Design Add-on (RFEM 6 Online Manual):It might already cover the functionality you’re looking for or offer a suitable workaround 
Feel free to take a look, and let us know if you have any questions or need further guidance!
Best regards
Stefan Hoffmann
Hello,
I previously contacted the support team and was advised to implement this solution in RFEM 6. I would like to clarify whether this is the only modification required to apply the Continuous Strength Method (CSM), or if there are additional steps or settings that must be implemented to ensure a correct CSM-based analysis.
I would appreciate your confirmation and any further guidance if other requirements need to be considered.
Thank you in advance.
