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The amount of time that the program takes to complete a design run is very dependent on the shear wall rigidity design settings. A combination of those settings that requires numeric deflection equalisation routines that can be time consuming.
The following table gives estimated times for processing for a complex 3-story structure, using a computer that is close the recommended system requirements for the program, when both rigid and flexible diaphragm design procedures are used.
Deflection Analysis |
Force Distribution Method |
Processing Time |
No |
Capacity |
1 minute |
Yes |
Capacity |
1 - 1.5 minutes |
Yes |
Deflection |
1.5 - 2 minutes |
Rigid vs. Flexible Diaphragm Designs
This amount of time can be cut roughly in two by selecting only one of the rigid and flexible diaphragm analysis procedures in the Structure Input view.
Progress Bar
The progress bar that appears during design tracks the progress of the design by informing you of the following