SDC Verifier vs Dlubal RFEM 6

Primary Focus

✔ Comprehensive FEA & automated code checks across multiple industries

✔ FEA tailored for civil engineering

Target Industries

✔ Offshore, oil and gas, heavy lifting, pipes and petrochemical, civil, aerospace, renewable energy, defense, machinery, and railway

✔ Civil engineering (bridges, buildings, infrastructure)

Integration

✔ Seamless with Ansys, Femap, Simcenter 3D

✖ No integration with external platforms

Standards

✔ Supports 45+ global standards (ABS, Eurocode, DNV, etc.)

✖ Limited to civil-specific standards with fewer customization options

Verification

✔ Automated checks directly from FEA results

✔ Predefined verification rules, requires manual adjustments

Load Handling

✔ Nodal, wave, buoyancy, wind, tank loads

✔ Wind and snow load templates with advanced combinations

Material Libraries

✔ Custom material creation for specialized needs

✔ Predefined libraries

Mesh & Model Editing

✔ Advanced Mesh Editor with detailed node control, manual mesh optimization

✖ Basic meshing, lacks detailed manual control

Reporting

✔ Fully customizable reports (Word, PPT, PDF, HTML), automated reporting for audits

✖ Predefined reports with limited customization

Visualization

✔ Peak Finder, Governing Load Analysis, Compliance Zone Visualization

✖ Basic 3D visualization, lacks governing load identification

Member Checks

✔ Covers bolts, stiffeners, welds, plates, beam joints, panels

✔ Focus on beams, columns, and standard frame elements in civil engineering

Pricing

✔ Simple, all-in-one pricing with no hidden fees

✖ Higher base cost, additional add-ons required for advanced features

User Support

✔ Direct engineering support and tutorials

✔Webinars and detailed manuals