If the vault support conditions are defined for the solution together with the building, the vault is solved interactively with the structure. Vault analysis is already done with the Analysis + Design (F9) command.

If the vault support conditions are defined as a separate solution with the building, the vault solution is made with Dome + Vault Analysis.

Location of Vault Analysis Command

You can access the Vault Analysis command under the Analysis heading of the ribbon menu Analysis and Design tab .

Usage Steps

  • Switch to the story you want to analyze the vault.

  • Click on the Dome and Vault Analysis icon under the Analysis Design icon.

  • The shell analysis option will appear.

  • Check or uncheck the Use alternate meshing algorithm option.

  • Click the OK button to continue the process.

  • Vault analysis will be made.

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