Run a 2nd order linear or non-linear analysis

In order to run either a linear or a non-linera 2nd order analysis on your model, see the following instructions.

Run a 2nd order linear analysis

On the Analyze tab, click 2nd Order Linear.

The Select loading dialog box opens.
In the Select loading dialog box, select the combinations and loadcases that you want to analyze.
Click OK.

Tekla Structural Designer analyzes the model.

At the end of the analysis process the Results View and the Results tab open to allow you review the analysis results graphically.

On the Analyze tab, click Settings.

The Analysis Settings dialog box opens.
In the dialog box, go to the 2nd Order Non-linear page.
If necessary, adjust the convergence criteria and relaxation factors.
Click OK.
On the Analyze tab, click 2nd Order Non-linear.

The Select loading dialog box opens.
In the Select loading dialog box, select the combinations and loadcases that you want to analyze.
Click OK.

Tekla Structural Designer analyzes the model.

At the end of the analysis process the Results View and the Results tab open to allow you review the analysis results graphically.