ifcopenshell.api.structural.add_structural_analysis_model

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ifcopenshell.api.structural.add_structural_analysis_model.add_structural_analysis_model(file: ifcopenshell.file) → ifcopenshell.entity_instance

Add a new structural analysis model

A structural analysis model is a group of all the loads, reactions, structural members, and structural connections required to describe a structural analysis model.

A 3D analytical model is assumed.

Returns:

The newly created IfcStructuralAnalysisModel

Return type:

ifcopenshell.entity_instance

Example:

# Create a fresh blank structural analysis
analysis = ifcopenshell.api.structural.add_structural_analysis_model(model)