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Lecture 40 ETABS Tutorial 1 PDF

This document provides instructions for modeling a tall building in ETABS for structural analysis. It outlines the steps to define the model parameters, material properties, frame sections, loads, and load combinations. It then guides the user through drawing the columns, beams, shear walls, and slabs. Steps are included to apply the loads, run the analysis, and view the member forces. The goal is to properly model the structure in ETABS and check for any errors before proceeding with the analysis.

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Lecture 40 ETABS Tutorial 1 PDF

This document provides instructions for modeling a tall building in ETABS for structural analysis. It outlines the steps to define the model parameters, material properties, frame sections, loads, and load combinations. It then guides the user through drawing the columns, beams, shear walls, and slabs. Steps are included to apply the loads, run the analysis, and view the member forces. The goal is to properly model the structure in ETABS and check for any errors before proceeding with the analysis.

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EGN-5439 The Design of Tall Buildings

ETABS Tutorial 1

Define New Model

Choose NO

Building Parameters
Columns 30x30 Beams 24x24 Shear walls:
Outer walls: 84 Inner wall: 24 Transverse wall: 8

Shear Wall Preliminary Design

Define 1st Storey


Choose Grid Only
Model 1 Storey properly, run analysis, and check for any improperly connected nodes.

Ready to Begin

Define Properties
Material Properties Frame Sections Slab/Wall Sections Static Load Cases Load Combinations

Material Properties
Add new material

Frame Sections
Add new Rectangular Sections

Add Beam

Add Wall Sections


Always choose Shell for walls/slabs. Membrane and Plate are remnants from previous versions.

Add Slab

Define Load Cases


Self Weight is to be counted as dead load.

Load Combinations
DDL = Design Dead + Live SDL = Service Dead + Live

Draw Columns

Draw Beams

Delete Beam/Columns to Place Shear Walls

Draw Shear Walls

Draw Slab

Turn on Object Fill

Delete Slabs Inside Core

Draw Slabs Around Core

Mesh Slabs

Select Frame Elements Overlapping Shear Walls

Delete Overlapping Frame Elements

Apply Loading

Apply Loads

Run Analysis
Run analysis and view animation looking for any disconnected nodes/abnormalities. Resolve all errors before proceeding.

Replicate Stories

Edit Story Data

Modify Story Heights

Place Slab Above Core

Assign Loading to New Slabs

Run Analysis

View Bent B

Show Member Forces

Zoom in to Lower Stories

Right-Click on Lower Middle Column to View Forces

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