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The two sections below describe how interaction diagrams may be plotted for reinforced-concrete columns using [SAP2000|sap2000:home].
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h1. Plotting interaction diagram from design results

* Design a [frame|kb:Frame] object with a reinforced-concrete cross section and longitudinal reinforcement.

* Run analysis and [design|kb:Design].

* Display design information using the Design > Concrete Frame Design > Display Design Info command.

* Right-click on the desired member to open the Design Information menu.

* Select Interaction to display the interaction surface and interaction diagram, as shown in Figure 1:

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{center-text}Figure 1 - Plotting interaction diagram from design results{center-text}


h1. Plotting interaction diagram in the Section Designer

* Use the [Section Designer|kb:Section designerDesigner] to define a section with reinforcement.

* Open the section in the Section Designer and select Display > Show Interaction Surface to display the interaction surface, as shown in Figure 2:

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{center-text}Figure 2 - Plotting interaction diagram in the Section Designer{center-text}


h1. See Also

* [Interaction diagram FAQ|kb:Interaction diagram FAQ] page