Run and review the analysis

Learn how to display the seismic loads graphically, in a table, and using the Calculation notes.

1. In the Analysis type dialog box, click Calculations.
   The calculations might take some time.

   Note: Acting forces for the load cases are generated during the structural analysis calculations.
2. When the Analysis is complete, close the Analysis Type dialog box.
3. In the Layout drop-down list, select Results and then select Results – diagrams as shown below.

   
   

   
   
   

4. To display the loads more clearly, in the View Status Bar, turn off (Section Shapes).
5. Right-click and select Display.
6. In the Display dialog box, select Loads, and then select Forces generated automatically as shown below. Click OK.
   
   
   
   
7. The loads that display are the default DL1 loads. To display the seismic load, expand the Load Cases drop-down list and select E8:1-2005 Direction X as shown below.
   
   
   
   

   The forces display as shown below.

   
   

   
   
   

8. To see information in table form, right-click and select Tables…
9. In the Tables Data and Results dialog box select Loads, select Full table, and then click OK.
10. In the Loads table click the Values tab.
11. Right-click on the table and select Table Columns… as shown below.
    
    
    
    
12. In the Loads dialog box select Display loads automatically generated in the program and click OK.
13. The loads now display as shown in part below.
    
    
    
    
14. Defined parameters and intermediate results of the Seismic Analysis may also be inspected in a Calculation Report. In the Menu Bar, click Analysis > Calculation Notes > Simplified Note.
15. Scroll down in the window to display the information copied to the report, such as this shown below.
    
    
    
    
16. Once you have finished reviewing all of the information, save and close the project.

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