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Support CenterFAQTypes of analysis in member design
Types of analysis in member design
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Types of analysis in member design

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Using the unique CBFEM method, IDEA StatiCa Member provides three types of analysis:

  • MNAย - Materially Non-linear Analysis
  • LBAย - Linear Buckling Analysis
  • GMNIAย - Geometrically and Materially Non-linear Analysis with Imperfections

MNA and LBA analysis are used in Stress-strain analysis regularly in IDEA StatiCa Connection. GMNIA is a special feature of the Member application.