Beam Analysis

Beam analysis is executed from this section, allowing you to perform the analysis for all beam objects collectively.

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Figure 1

You can adjust the mesh size, specifically the maximum analytical beam length, from this spreadsheet as depicted in Figure 1.

Clicking the "Run Analysis" button, as indicated in Figure 1, will initiate the beam analysis for all beam objects.

If the tributary analysis has not been conducted prior to running the beam local analysis, a warning message will be displayed, similar to the one depicted in Figure 2.

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Figure 2

If the tributary analysis results already exist, the beam local analysis can be performed without any warnings.

By selecting "Yes" from the opened window (Figure 3), you will be able to view the analysis model on a separate page or window, providing a dedicated space to explore and analyze the results.

Figure 4a illustrates the local 3D model, showcasing the structural elements in their spatial arrangement. By clicking the "<" button, as depicted in Figure 4a, an additional option labeled "FEA" becomes available (Figure 4b). Clicking on the "<" button reveals the "FEA" button, and upon clicking it, Figure 5 displays the finite element representation of the beams. This allows for a detailed examination and analysis of the structural behavior at the beam level.

After clicking on the "Analyze" button in Figure 5 and completing the analysis, you can access the corresponding finite element analysis (FEA) results from the FEA tab of the "DATA" spreadsheet, as shown in Figure 6. The FEA tab provides comprehensive information and data related to the analysis, including results such as deformed shape, displacements, forces and moments (Figure 7).

Also refer to “Show Tributary” in Beams.