Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs)

  • Intro
  • 01 | Introduction to Finite Element Analysis with Karamba 3D (Grasshopper)
  • 02 | Convert a NURBS surface into shell elements
  • 03 | Assemble the structural model
  • 04 | Perform a structural analysis and visualise the results
  • 05 | Analyse the relationship between design variables and structural performance
  • 06 | Generate a gridshell geometric model, convert lines into beam elements and assemble the structural model
  • 07 | Perform a structural analysis and visualise the results

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Primary software used Grasshopper
Course Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs)
Primary subject Analysis & simulation
Secondary subject Optimization
Level Intermediate
Last updated September 21, 2026
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Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs)

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis in Grasshopper using Karamba3D

Tutorial Overview

Duration approx. 1.5 hrs.

The tutorial progressively covers:

  • 01 | Introduction to Finite Element Analysis with Karamba 3D (Grasshopper)
  • 02 | Convert a NURBS surface into shell elements
  • 03 | Assemble the structural model
  • 04 | Perform a structural analysis and visualise the results
  • 05 | Analyse the relationship between design variables and structural performance
  • 06 | Generate a gridshell geometric model, convert lines into beam elements and assemble the structural model
  • 07 | Perform a structural analysis and visualise the results

 

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 1/7

01 | Introduction to Finite Element Analysis with Karamba 3D (Grasshopper)

01 | Introduction to Finite Element Analysis with Karamba 3D (Grasshopper)

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 2/7

02 | Convert a NURBS surface into shell elements

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 3/7

03 | Assemble the structural model

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 4/7

04 | Perform a structural analysis and visualise the results

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 5/7

05 | Analyse the relationship between design variables and structural performance

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 6/7

06 | Generate a gridshell geometric model, convert lines into beam elements and assemble the structural model

Structural Analysis (1.5 hrs) 7/7

07 | Perform a structural analysis and visualise the results