🧠 RSA 80/20 Learning Mind Map (Beginner → Real Projects)
A simple learning roadmap from your video list: focus on the 20% that gives you 80% of skill for modeling + loading + analysis + design in Robot Structural Analysis.
🗺️ The 80/20 Mind Map (Core Learning Path)
Tip: Many repeated “Model” videos are one skill. Learn the workflow, not the file name.
L1 Setup & Environment (Foundation) ›
Goal: You can install, open RSA, navigate, select, draw, edit, and save correctly.
Includes videos
- 1.1.a Install.mp4
- 1.1.b Install.mp4
- 1.2.a Introduction.mp4
- 1.2.b Use Tools.mp4
- 1.2.c Use Tools.mp4
- 1.2.d Use Tools.mp4
- 1.3 Create Templete.mp4
L2 Read the Plan → Decide the Structure (Key Engineer Skill) ›
Goal: Before you model, you already know where columns/beams/slabs/walls should go.
Includes videos
- 1.4 Explain Achitection Plan.mp4
- 1.6 Create Axis or Grid line.mp4
80/20 note: If you read the plan correctly, modeling becomes fast and clean.
L3 Modeling (The Core 80%) ›
Goal: You can model a full building frame + slab + wall system confidently.
One skill group
- Grid + Levels
- Columns
- Beams
- Slabs
- Walls / Panels
- Supports / Boundary conditions
Includes videos
- 1.7.a Model.mp4 → 1.7.h Model.mp4
- 1.7.i Model and Apply load.mp4 → 1.7.t Model and Apply load.mp4
- Model and Apply load.mp4
MODEL (C-B-S-W)
C = Column
B = Beam
S = Slab
W = Wall
L4 Loads (Most Errors Come From Here) ›
Goal: You can create correct load cases + apply loads cleanly.
Includes videos
- 1.5.a Collect load.mp4
- 1.5.b Mathcad collect load.mp4
- 1.8.a Apply Soil Pressure.mp4
- 1.8.b Apply Soil Pressure.mp4
- 1.9.a Design Wind load.mp4
- 1.9.b Design Wind load.mp4
- 1.9.c Design Wind load.mp4
- 1.10 Load Combination.mp4
LOAD FLOW
Dead + Live → Wind/Seismic (if any) → Soil (if needed) → Combinations
L5 Analysis & Checking (Engineer Brain) ›
Goal: You can run analysis and read results (forces, moments, reactions).
Includes videos
- 1.11.a Calculation Model Building Structure.mp4
- 1.11.b Check internal force on Beam.mp4
- 1.11.c Check internal force on Column.mp4
- 1.11.d Check Reaction.mp4
- 1.11.e Check internal force panel.mp4
CHECK ORDER
1) Stability / Supports
2) Reactions
3) Beams (M, V)
4) Columns (N, M)
5) Panels / Walls
L6 Design (Do This LAST) ›
Goal: Convert analysis to reinforcement / design output with confidence.
Includes videos
- 1.12.a Design column.mp4 → 1.12.f Design Beam.mp4
- 1.12.g Design Beam.mp4
- 1.12.h Design Slab.mp4
- 1.12.i Design Slab.mp4
- 1.12.j Design wall basement.mp4
- 1.12.k Design wall elevator.mp4
- 1.12.e Re-correction Column.mp4
RULE
No checking → No design
Bad loads → Bad design
🧠 One-Page Memory Map
INSTALL
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TOOLS
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READ PLAN
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GRID + LEVEL
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MODEL (C-B-S-W)
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APPLY LOAD
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COMBINATION
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ANALYZE
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CHECK
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DESIGN