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Performing Structural Analysis with Robot Structural

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Videos

Overview

Steps 1 thru 5:

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For a review of steps 1 thru 3, return to this example:  Modeling a Rectangular Bldg Frame
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For a review of steps 4 thru 5, return to this example:   Placing Structural Framing Elements in Revit

Step 6:  Create Analytical Model Elements

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The nodes for creating loads have changed slightly in the latest release of the Structural Analysis for Dynamo package, so the portion of the video that shows these steps needs to be updated.  The new steps are:
  • Create a Code Block with a text string describing the Load Case Nature -- for example, "Live".
  • Use the new LoadCase.ByNature node which uses caseNature and caseName as inputs to create the Load Case.

The example files have been updated, so you can follow along using the new nodes.

Step 7:  Run Analysis Calculations

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The inputs for analyzing your structural model have changed slightly in the latest release of the Structural Analysis for Dynamo package, so the portion of the video that shows these steps needs to be updated.  The new steps are:
  • Add an input to the Code Block that aggregates all the elements in your model to include the Load Case created in the last step -- for example, "loadCase".
  • Connect the output from the LoadCase.ByNature in Step 6 with this new input to include it in the analysis.

The nodes for getting the analysis results have also changed slightly.  Rather than selecting the type of Stress, Force, or Deformation to display from a pre-defined pull-down list, you now enter the desired value as a string using a Code Block -- for example, "Smax", "MY", or "UZ."

The example files have been updated, so you can follow along using the new nodes.

Step 8:  Visualize the Results

Download Files

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Example 8.3.C.1 - Example Files - Google Drive

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Software to Install

If you'd like to install the software shown in the workflow on your own computer, click on these download or instruction links:

  • Application: Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2025
    • Student and Education Software | 1-Year License | Autodesk Education Community

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  • Connector: Robot Structural Extension for Revit 2025
    • DynamoExtension_for_RobotStructuralAnalysis_2025.exe

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