Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Starting with ETABS
Introduction
Downloading and Installing ETABS 2016 Evaluation
Starting ETABS
Starting a New Model
User Interface of ETABS
Menu bar
Toolbar
Status Bar
Model Explorer
File Menu
Chapter 2 : Starting a Project in ETABS
Introduction
Workflow in Etabs
Modifying Grid
Drawing Joint Objects
Drawing Grid Lines Manually
Snap Options
Drawing Beams/Columns/Brace Objects
Drawing Floor and Wall Objects
Drawing Links
Drawing Dimension Lines
Drawing Reference Points
Setting Views in Viewports
Drawing Reference Planes
Draw Developed Elevation Definition
Drawing Wall Stack
Auto Draw Cladding
Chapter 3 : Section Properties and Material
Introduction
Defining Section Properties
Section Designer
Defining Tendon Sections
Defining Slab Sections
Defining Deck Sections
Defining Wall Section
Defining Reinforcing Bar Sizes
Defining Link/Support Properties
Defining Frame/Wall Hinge Properties
Defining Panel Zone
Defining Springs Properties
Diaphragms Properties
Pier Labels and Spandrel Labels
Creating Groups
Chapter 4 : Assigning Properties and Applying Loads
Introduction
Assigning Properties to Joints
Assigning Frame Properties
Assigning Shell Properties
Assigning Link Properties
Assigning Properties to Tendons
Assigning Joint Loads
Assigning Frame Loads
Assigning Shell Loads
Assigning Loads to Tendons
Copying and Pasting Assigns
Chapter 5 : Creating Load Cases and Performing Analysis
Introduction
Defining Load Patterns
Creating Modal Cases
Setting Load Cases
Setting Load Combinations
Creating Auto Construction Sequence Load Case
Creating Walking Vibrations
Checking Model for Analysis
Setting Degree of Freedom for Analysis
Setting Load Cases to Run Analysis
Setting SAPFire Solver Options
Automatic Mesh Settings for Floors
Setting Mesh Size for Walls
Setting Hinges for Analysis Model
Cracking Analysis Options
Running the Analysis
Applying Model Alive
Modifying Undeformed Geometry
Checking Analysis Log
Unlocking model
Display Options
Chapter 6 : Running Design Study
Introduction
Steel Frame Design
Concrete Frame Design
Composite Beam Design, Composite Column
Design, and Steel Joist Design
Overwrite Frame Design Procedure
Shear Wall Design and
Concrete Slab Design
Live Load Reduction Factors
Setting Lateral Displacement Targets
Setting Time Period Targets
Chapter 7 : Detailing
Introduction
Detailing Preferences
Concrete Detailing Preferences
Steel Detailing Preferences
Setting Rebar Selection Rule
Adding/Modifying Slab Sections
Drawing Sheet Setup
Starting Detailing
Clear Detailing
Exporting Drawing
Printing Drawings
Chapter 8 : Project
