Question:
How can I consider holes in steel members?
Answer:
To perform the calculation for members in RFEM and RSTAB, you can define cross-sections to create a member with regularly spaced openings (circular or honeycomb-shaped).
If you want to position a single opening in a steel beam, you can use the “Generate Surface from Member” function and then place the opening as a circular opening in the web surface.
Model Used in
Members with Holes
| Number of Nodes | 22 |
| Number of Lines | 20 |
| Number of Members | 2 |
| Number of Surfaces | 5 |
| Number of Load Cases | 1 |
| Total Weight | 0,594 t |
| Dimensions (Metric) | 2.200 x 0.300 x 1.381 m |
| Dimensions (Imperial) | 7.22 x 0.98 x 4.53 feet |
| Program Version | 5.23.01 |
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