Analysis Wizard : Static Analysis Cases

This is where the loading associated with the analysis case is specified. In the simplest case each analysis case will have a single, unfactored load case (e.g. case A1, description L1). For a P-delta or other non-linear analysis results should not be combined post analysis so the factored and combined loads must be specified for the analysis case (e.g. case A1, description 1.4L1+1.6L2 or 1.5A3 or1.6C1).

For GsRelax a blank entry is allowed for form-finding analysis. In this case the analysis will find the equilibrium position under form-finding forces only.

Definition

The details of the loading associated with each analysis case are displayed in a list box

• Case – case identifier
• Name – case name
• Description – a description of the case

On entry this will be empty and as new cases are defined they are added to the list. In the list box the items can be selected by clicking on the Name field. Normal rules for shift+click and control+click apply to this control.

Add

Allows the user to add new cases. A Case Description Definition allows the user to enter the name and description.

Delete

Allows the selected analysis cases to be deleted.

Modify

Allows the user to modify the name and description of the analysis case.

Create default cases

Sets up a set of default analysis cases, one for each load case.