Analysis Results > Structure Results > Mass Summary > Mass Summary by Story 2. Understanding the Columns

Seismic codes (like ASCE 7 or Eurocode 8) calculate the base shear based on the total "Seismic Weight" (

For professional design reports, you can right-click the table and select . This allows you to create charts showing the mass distribution over the building height, which is a great visual aid for client presentations or calculation packages.

Once you have run your analysis, follow this path to find the data: Display > Show Tables

Ensure your Dead Load pattern has a self-weight multiplier of 1, so the program automatically includes the weight of beams, columns, and slabs. 5. Exporting for Documentation

The sum of the mass of the current story plus all stories above it. This is useful for checking the total "weight" of the building at any level.

When you open the table, you will see several key headings. Understanding these is vital for an accurate peer review or design check: The specific level of the building.

Accidental double-modeling of slabs or beams.