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Linear static analysis

For most users the most common use of GSA is for linear static analysis. The Getting started manual guides a new user through the stages of building and carrying out a linear static analysis. In all cases a knowledge of linear static analysis is a pre-requisite for the more advanced analysis options.

Analysis​

A linear static analysis can be carried out using the Analysis > Analyse all menu command. (See Running analyses.)

Results​

The results of a linear static analysis break down into three categories:

  • Global results – total loads and reactions
  • Nodal results – e.g. displacements at all nodes and reactions at restrained nodes
  • Element results – e.g. forces and moments in elements

Details of results available and how they can be viewed are in the Results display options section.