StructureTool2D Web

1. Start a Structure

Choose how you want to create or open your structure.

Create Structure in Builder

Draw and edit your structure visually.

Open Structure Data File

Load your structure data from an Excel file.

Resources

Helpful resources to get started.

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3. Structure Preview

Visual preview of the loaded structure. Units: kN, m

Loading the default structure geometry preview...

B1: Analysis Parameters

No. Elements/Member (NE):

Deflected Shape Mag. Factor:

Scaling Factor M, N, V Plots:

Structure Type:

Show Node Numbers:

Show Node Numbers

M Sign Convention:

M on tension side

Tick Diagrams to Plot:

M N V

B2: Analysis and Plotting

C: Slope Deflection Method (Beam/Frame)

Solve continuous beams and rectangular frames using the Slope Deflection Method (SDM),
with a maximum of one degree of sidesway and inextensible members.

Generate Report (.docx)

Classification: ———

Unknowns: ———

Sidesway: ———

Solved: ———

Max |M|: ———

Stiffness Check: ———

D: Unit Load Method/Force Method (Truss)

D1. Compute displacement at Node/Direction for TRUSS using Unit Load Method (ULM), or
D2. Compute redundant support reaction at Node/Direction for TRUSS using Force Method (FM).

Target node:

Direction:

Generate Report (.docx)

Unit Load Method: Δ = ———

Force Method: Δ = ———, δ = ———,

Redundant: R = ———

Stiffness Check: ———

E: Unit Load Method/Force Method (Beam/Frame)

E1. Compute displacement at Node/Direction for BEAM/FRAME using Unit Load Method (ULM), or
E2. Compute redundant reaction at Node/Direction for BEAM/FRAME using Force Method (FM).

Target node:

Direction:

Generate Report (.docx)

Unit Load Method: Δ = ———

Force Method: Δ = ———, δ = ———,

Redundant: R = ———

Stiffness Check: ———