# 2.2 Setting up a Structural Analysis

A simple structural analysis can be performed in Karamba3D in eight steps:

1. [Define the Model Elements](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.1-define-the-model-elements)
2. [View the Model](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.2-view-the-model)
3. [Add Supports](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.3-add-supports)
4. [Define Loads](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.4-define-loads)
5. [Choose an Algorithm ](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.5-choose-an-algorithm)
6. [Provide Cross Sections](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.6-provide-cross-sections)
7. [Specify Materials ](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.7-specify-materials)
8. [Retrieve Results](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis/2.2.8-retrieve-results)