> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.karamba3d.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.karamba3d.com/2-getting-started/2-getting-started-1/setting-up-a-structural-analysis.md).

# 2.2 Setting up a Structural Analysis

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

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