To specify a P-Delta analysis
-
Add or edit an existing analysis set in the Analysis Commands
dialog .
Refer to To add an analysis set for details.
- Select P-Delta from the Analysis type drop-down list. This instructs the analysis engine to perform a second order, P-Delta analysis.
- Select the desired Print option for including analysis results in the output file.
- (Optional) Type a No. of iterations to use for evaluating member end forces.
-
Select the P-Delta Analysis options:
Option Description Use geometric stiffness (Kg) Small delta - Click OK.