Plotting interaction diagram from design results

• Design a frame object with a reinforced-concrete cross section and longitudinal reinforcement.

• Run analysis and 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:

Figure 1 - Plotting interaction diagram from design results

Plotting interaction diagram in the Section Designer

• Use the Section Designer 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:

Figure 2 - Plotting interaction diagram in the Section Designer

See Also

• Interaction diagram FAQ page