Video List

• 2D Truss Modeling
• 2D Truss Loading
• 2D Truss Results
• 2D Academic Truss
• 2D Frame Comparison
• 3D Frame Modeling Basics

2D Truss Modeling (BACK TO TOP)

A tutorial on how to create a 2D truss model in VisualAnalysis. Learn how to sketch a model, set member properties, and define supports. While VA 18.0 introduced a "Plane Frame" structure type to simplify 2D modeling, this video was made for VA 17.0 and starts with a Space Frame.

1. Start with a Plane Frame structure type in the Project Settings
2. Draw or otherwise create your members.
3. Make the truss-members using the "Simple-Simple" connection type or use Mz end-releases on any truss member.

2D Truss Loading (BACK TO TOP)

In this tutorial, we look at how to use loading features to organize, apply, and combine loads for analysis. The video touches on unit styles, the Filter tab, and member local coordinates. It also introduces Building-Code combinations.

2D Truss Results (BACK TO TOP)

This tutorial show how to control analysis, view results, and work with reports.

2D Academic Truss (BACK TO TOP)

VisualAnalysis is designed to handle real-world scenarios where members deform under gravity loads. VisualAnalysis can also solve academic problems such as a "pure" truss as demonstrated in this video. While VA 18.0 introduced a "Plane Frame" structure type to simplify 2D modeling, this video was made for VA 17.0 and starts with a Space Frame.

1. Start with a Plane Frame structure type in the Project Settings.
2. Draw or otherwise create your members.
3. Make the truss-members using the "Simple-Simple" connection type or use Mz end-releases on any truss member.
4. Disable the automatic self weight in the Service Cases of the Load Case Manager for the D case.
5. Do not apply any member loads (use only nodal loads).
6. To include self weight, manually calculate the weights of members and distribute to the nodes.

2D Frame Comparison (BACK TO TOP)

This tutorial demonstrates how to create and work with 2D models. Four different frames with different lateral stability characteristics are compared.  This video demonstrates how to apply loads, make a load combination, and view analysis results. While VA 18.0 introduced a "Plane Frame" structure type to simplify 2D modeling, this video was made for VA 17.0 and starts with a Space Frame.

3D Frame Modeling Basics (BACK TO TOP)

Learn basic techniques for creating 3D models and editing grids. Also, learn how to create a plate mesh for a wall with an opening.