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XFEM4U is a 3D FEM calculation program for 3D frames and plates.  
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.  


Below a list of features:
It is developed in close cooperation with the users of the software.
* 3D FEM
 
* Frames and plates
This page contains a complete list of all the features of XFEM4U. For more information check the [[Documentation XFEM4U|Documentation XFEM4U.]]
* New solver
 
* OpenGL Graphics
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===Features===
 
===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 Linear(GL) and Geometric Non-Linear(GNL) second order calculation
* Calculation of concrete beams using the Eurocode
* Geometric Non Linear for beams
* Calculation of timber and steel columns/beams using Eurocode
* Geometric Linear for plates
* Multiple languages are available: English, German, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian and Dutch
* 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===
* [[Documentation Eurocode|Eurocodes]] EN 1990, EN 1991, EN 1992, EN 1993 and EN 1995 are integrated where applicable
* [[Documentation ANSI|American Standard of steel]] ANSI/AISC 360-16 is integrated.
* Dutch, German, UK, Belgium and Italian National Annex of the Eurocodes are 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
* [[Reinforcement calculation plate Eurocode | 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.
* [[Profile|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 Interface|XML]],[[SDNF]]
* Export of [[XML Interface|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:
Below a number of Quickstart videos from our YouTube Channel:


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Latest revision as of 10:04, 4 November 2022

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.

Features

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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