> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://calcs.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Analysis Calculators

> Welcome to the Analysis Calculators. These code-agnostic tools let you analyse beams, portal frames, trusses, and custom cross sections, then link results into the design calculators for your region.

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    <strong>Looking for something specific?</strong> Use the <strong>AI assistant</strong> in this documentation site. Ask in plain language, for example <em>"How do I analyse a portal frame?"</em> or <em>"How do I link analysis results to a design calculator?"</em> It searches our guides and worked examples for you.
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  **Available in all regions:** The Analysis Calculators (beam analysis, portal frames, trusses, custom cross sections, and more) are available no matter which region you work in: United States, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, and Europe.
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## 🚀 Quick Start

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  <Card title="3 Steps to Success" icon="list-numbers" href="/learn_calcs/getting_started/getting_started__3_simple_steps_for_success">
    Learn the three key steps to using Calcs.com
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  <Card title="Video Tutorials" icon="video" href="/learn_calcs/video_tutorials/home">
    Platform walkthroughs and calculator video guides
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  <Card title="Beam Analysis" icon="ruler-measure" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_use_the_beam_analysis_calculator">
    Analyse beams under any loading
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  <Card title="Linking Analysis to Design" icon="link" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/linking-analysis-to-design">
    Send analysis results into design calculators
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## 📐 Calculation Modules

### Portal Frames

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  <Card title="How to Analyse a Portal Frame" icon="building-bridge" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_analyse_a_portal_frame_in_calcs">
    Step-by-step portal frame analysis in Calcs.com
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  <Card title="Portal Frame Worked Examples" icon="book" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/portal_frame_analysis__worked_examples">
    Real-world portal frame analysis examples
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### Beam Analysis

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  <Card title="Beam Analysis Calculator" icon="ruler-measure" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_use_the_beam_analysis_calculator">
    General beam analysis and design
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  <Card title="Live Load Patterning" icon="topology-star-3" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/automatic_unbalanced_loads_live_load_patterning">
    Automatic unbalanced loads and live load patterning
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### Truss Analysis

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  <Card title="Truss Analysis Wizard" icon="triangle" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_use_the_truss_analysis_wizard">
    Analyse trusses with the wizard
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  <Card title="Custom Truss Sections" icon="vector" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_analyze_custom_truss">
    Build custom truss layouts and sections
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  <Card title="Truss Types" icon="topology-star-3" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/truss_types">
    Learn about different truss types
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### Custom Cross Sections

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  <Card title="Custom Cross Section Calculator" icon="vector" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_use_the_custom_cross_section_calculator">
    Define and analyse custom cross sections
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  <Card title="Shear Deflection in Wood Beams" icon="wave-square" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/shear_deflection_in_wood_beam_calculators">
    Understand shear deflection in wood beam calculators
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### Linking Analysis to Design

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  <Card title="Linking Analysis to Design" icon="link" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/linking-analysis-to-design">
    Use Design Only calculators to check truss and portal frame members
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  <Card title="Sign & Axis Conventions" icon="geometry" href="/calculations/uncategorized/sign_and_axis_conventions">
    Sign and axis conventions used across analysis tools
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## 📚 Popular Guides

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  <Card title="Portal Frame Worked Examples" icon="building-bridge" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/portal_frame_analysis__worked_examples">
    Worked examples for portal frame analysis
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  <Card title="Truss Analysis Wizard" icon="triangle" href="/calculations/general_analysis_calculations/how_to_use_the_truss_analysis_wizard">
    Complete guide to the Truss Analysis Wizard
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## 🔍 Browse by Category

Use the navigation menu on the left to explore all available analysis modules organized by:

* **Portal Frames** - Analysis guides and worked examples
* **Beam Analysis** - Beam analysis calculator and live load patterning
* **Truss Analysis** - Truss Wizard, custom trusses, truss types
* **Custom Cross Section Analysis** - Define and analyse custom shapes
* **Linking Analysis to Design** - Connect analysis results to design calculators
* **Sign & Axis Conventions** - Reference conventions used in the calculators

## 💡 Need Help?

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  <Card title="FAQ" icon="help-circle" href="/learn_calcs/faq/common_errors_and_how_to_fix_them">
    Find answers to common questions
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  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="/contact_us">
    Get help from our support team
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