About this Manual

This manual is about Multiframe, a software system for structural analysis and design.

 

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Directs you to sources for installing and learning to use Multiframe.

 

Chapter 2 Using Multiframe

This chapter includes step-by-step instructions in using the program. This will explain most of the tasks you will carry out in defining, analysing and designing a structure.

 

Chapter 3 Multiframe Reference

Gives an overview of the operations of Multiframe and a summary of the commands used.

 

Chapter 4 Multiframe Analysis

Discusses the numerical methods used by Multiframe.  It is important for you to understand these methods and their limitations before using Multiframe for structural analysis and design.  The chapter ends with a summary of the capabilities and limitations of Multiframe.

 

This manual describes the three versions of Multiframe, 2D, 3D and 4D.  Where appropriate the manual will indicate features that are only available in the 3D and 4D versions.