Run a Seismic Analysis

In this tutorial, you learn how to modify the display to show the stories by color.

Contrarily to a static analysis, loads in a simplified seismic analysis are not set by the user directly; they are calculated by the software. The user defines parameters based on the local building code. Then, the software calculates the seismic loads and applies them to the structure. This prepares the model so the standard static analysis for internal forces and deformation calculations can be performed.

This tutorial guide through the following tasks.
  • Create a new seismic analysis using Equivalent Lateral Force load cases.
  • Display these loads graphically, in a table, and using the Calculation notes.
Note: An additional seismic analysis type, the response spectrum method assigns a response of each vibration mode on seismic excitation to calculate the internal forces distribution and structural deformations. The loads assigned in this manner are not visible.



This tutorial should take about 10 minutes.

Click here to start this tutorial.

Tasks list:
  1. Set up the Seismic Analysis
    Learn how to modify the display to show the stories by color and how to create a new analysis type for linear static analysis.
  2. Run and review the analysis
    Learn how to display the seismic loads graphically, in a table, and using the Calculation notes.
  3. Summary
    Congratulations! You have completed this tutorial.
Parent topic: Tutorials: Building Design