Project 1

Aim: 

• To Perform Form-finding and structural analysis structure of multiple masts.

Procedure:

• Open the RFEM software and input the required settings

 

• Set the units to metric system

 

• Tick the Form Finding option 

 

• Insert the nodes at required locations

 

• Connect the lines with nodes

 

• Assign the Nodal Supports

 

• Assign cable material to all the lines

 

• Assign the surface to the membrane using Quadrangle surfaces

 

• Assign the material to the surface

 

• Give the Orthotropic Membrane properties

 

• Apply the pre-stress of 0.8 KN/sq.mm on the conical as well as the connecting surfaces.

 

• Change the local Axes of each surface

 

• Now Go FE mesh settings and apply Triangular Mesh

 

• Global Deformations

 

• Internal Stresses

 

• Principal Stresses

 

• Axial Forces

 

• Support Reactions

 

 Result:

• Performed the Form-Finding and structural analysis for multiple masts