The video shows the automatic generation of snow loads using the load generator in RFEM. As an example, the snow load is determined for a three-dimensional steel hall according to Eurocode.
T&T 007 | Loads - Generate Snow Loads
Snow loads can be generated as member loads on flat/monopitch roofs and duopitch roofs.
Additional snow loads such as drifted snow loads, snow overhangs, and snow guards can be taken into account as well.
The following standards are available:
- EN 1991-1-3 (incl. National Annexes)
- DIN 1055-5
- CTE DB-SE-AE
- ASCE/SEI 7-16
There are load generators available for beam structures, creating snow loads according to ASCE/SEI 7-10. The load cases are generated depending on the roof shape. Another generator creates coating loads (ice). You can save recurring load combinations as templates.
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.