Running a simple static analysis on the portal frame

After creating the load cases, you can now run a static analysis, and view your results as a table or in the graphics window.

1. Select the Analyse all icon to run a linear static analysis.

2. Your analysis is detailed in a report window.

Note: You can view this at any time in Reports tab of the Messages pane.

3. Return to the graphics window. In the cases drop down select the Analysis case option. The load cases L1, L2, L3 are now Analysis cases 1, 2, 3.

4. Click the Deformed image icon to show the deformed shape.

5. $Myy$ bending moments are visible via the Bending moment icon

Other common results options are available to view in the diagrams toolbar:

5. Go to the Diagrams tab of the Properties pane to access all of the available view options

Displaying results as a data table

1. Go to Explorer pane > Output > Beam and spring element results > Beam and spring forces and moments

2. This will open a table of results. Select Elements in the drop down at the top of the window. Type '3' to show forces on the cross-beam.