Explore the powerful capabilities of RFEM 6 Aluminum Design through this visual analysis of an aluminum hall structure. The graphic highlights how the model reacts to various loads, providing a clear understanding of deformation, stability, and strength behavior.
Key Advantages:
- Comprehensive Strength and Stability Checks: Perform detailed checks according to internationally recognized standards (Eurocode 9, ADM, CSA, and others).
- Effective Cross-section Classification: Automatic classification of cross-sections for precise analysis.
- Buckling and Stability Analysis: Includes sophisticated calculations for lateral-torsional buckling, flexural buckling, and local stability phenomena.
- Clear Documentation and Visualization: Results are clearly displayed, ensuring easy interpretation and documentation for structural engineers.
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I see that the aluminum material properties have the nonwelded and welded strength differences from the US ADM standard, but I'm not seeing how to specify when that applies. According to "Mia," this is only available for EC9. Of course, we have similar reductions in the US design standard. Is there a suggested workaround or an estimated time to have that comparable functionality for design per ADM 2020? Can I break up my members into segments and force it to use the welded strength at particular segments?
Hi mccoolj,
The reduced material properties of welded elements can be considered in both EC 9 and ADM 2020. To do this, you need to define Member Transverse Welds.
Once assigned to a member, the design checks will automatically take into account the reduced strength at that location. 
For more detailed information about Member Transverse Welds, please refer to our online manual on the Dlubal website:
Member Transverse Welds – Dlubal Online Manual
Best regards
Niklas Wanke
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Ah, I missed that option in Design Types, and although I'd asked the chatbot several different ways about this, it didn't seem to know aboutit except in EC. But this works exactly how I would hope. Thank you!
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