Introduction
The Concept Mode Results video explains how to interpret design results in Concept Mode after running a structural analysis. It covers the result sheet layout, including suggested section dimensions, critical members, and material recommendations. Additional views provide details on material lists, reaction forces, and load distribution, helping with preliminary design decisions. While Concept Mode offers a first approximation, a more precise analysis can be performed by transferring elements into Beam or Column Mode, where detailed design checks, load combinations, and structural diagrams are generated.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Interpret structural design results in Sizer’s Concept Mode, including suggested section dimensions, critical members, and analysis/design ratios.
- Utilize additional design views such as material lists, reaction forces, and load distributions to support structural evaluation and material estimation.
- Transfer elements into Beam or Column Mode to refine structural analysis, applying detailed design checks, load combinations, and support conditions.
- Analyze structural load diagrams to assess shear, bending, and deflection behaviors, identifying critical load cases for improved design decision-making.
Instructional Video
Video Run Time: 07:46 minutes
