XFEM4U

XFEM4U is the MOST intuitive structural analysis and design software for 3D models of any structure. Consider, for example, a calculation of 3D frameworks in steel and/or wood, concrete beam grids, foundation slabs on an elastic soil, point-supported concrete flat slabs, walls, and so on. Whether or not combined in one model.

It is developed in close cooperation with the users of the software.

This page contains a complete list of all the features of XFEM4U. For more information check the Documentation XFEM4U.

Geometry

• Point, line, surface supports
• Pinned, fixed, (rotational, strain) spring
• XFEM4U Beams
• XFEM4U Plates
• Gridlines XYZ
• Outer Panel
• Layers
• Dimension

Modelling/3D Navigation tools

• Copy, move, delete, rotate
• Copy including loads
• Mirror
• Multiple copies
• Renumber
• Find
• Snap
• Navigating in 3D using Revit or Tekla Style
• 3D Mouse(By example 3D Connection) is supported
• Solid view/Line view
• Perspective, Orthographic
• Screenshot
• Zoom extents
• Zoom selection
• Hall Wizard

FEM/Solver

• 3D Finite Element Method(FEM)
• Force distribution is determined using the displacement method. Normal- and shear force deformations are taken into account
• New powerful matrix/equation solver written in C#
• Modern powerful meshing tool
• Create local mesh refinements
• Used hybride element type is based on the latest insights from engineering science.
• Geometric Linear(GL) and Geometric Non-Linear(GNL) second order calculation
• Geometric Non Linear for beams
• Geometric Linear for plates
• Physic Linear for Concrete, Steel and Wood

Loads

• Load Cases/Combinations user defined or using the Eurocode
• Beam load, plate load, free surface load, node load, free point load
• Forced node displacement
• Surface load can be used for load distribution to beams
• Use of the local or global coordinate system
• Load generator

Interface

• Multiple languages are available: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, French and Dutch
• CAD like user interface intuitive modern and fast
• Colors, text height fully customable
• 3D OpenGL Graphics

Standards

• Eurocodes EN 1990, EN 1991, EN 1992, EN 1993 and EN 1995 are integrated where applicable
• American Standard of steel ANSI/AISC 360-16 is integrated.
• Dutch, German, UK, Belgium and Italian National Annex of the Eurocodes are integrated
• Partial factors are based on consequence class and NA
• Imperfection in 2 directions
• Dutch specific features:
  • NEN 8700 integration
  • Old rebar steel types(FeB220,FeB400) are integrated
  • Earthquake calculations using the NEN-NPR 9998

Concrete

• Calculation of concrete beams using the Eurocode EN 1992-1-1
• Checks ULS and SLS
• FEM Calculation of reinforcement in plates based on all internal forces(M,N,V) using the latest scientific insights.
• Using the 3-layer model
• Shear force reinforcement in plates is calculated as well

Steel

• Integrated Eurocode EN 1993(class 1-3 profiles)
• Global buckling stability check using GNL(Second-order analysis)
• Steel optimization module
• ca 2700 different steel profiles integrated.
• Built-up section
• Deflection check including pre-camber
• Integrated steel connection module. Beam-column moment connection can be calculated and the trilinear rotational rigidity diagram is used for the moment distribution
• Tapered sections

Timber

• Calculation of timber columns/beams using Eurocode
• Global buckling stability check using GNL(Second-order analysis)
• Climate classes are integrated
• Tapered sections

Results & Reporting

• Internal forces of beams(M,V,N)
• Reaction forces
• Envelop forces and stresses
• Flat representation or 3D Isosurfaces
• Plate stresses/forces(σ-x,σ-y,τ-xy,σ-von Mises, nxx, nyy, nxy, mxx, myy, mxy, vx, vy, Mudx, M'udx, Mudy, M'udy, Asxb, Asxt, Asyb, Asyt, Asxb_extra, Asxt_extra, Asyb_extra, Asyt_extra, Asw, m1, m2, v0, Traj-m, Traj-v, Soil pressure)
• Different useful options for output selection
• Create Bill of materials of beams

Import/Export

• Import of DWG/DXF, XML,SDNF
• Export of XML, SDNF, txt
• Import/Export to Revit/Dynamo, Tekla using xml interface
• Export to pdf, rtf

Videos

Below a number of Quickstart videos from our YouTube Channel:

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