INTRODUCTION TO E-TABSDesigner’s Spirit…

A Brief Introduction

Program DescriptionProgram Description

Structural objectsStructural objects

ETABS Menu Commands: ETABS Menu Commands:

Basic ProcessBasic Process

Program DescriptionProgram Description The user establishes grid lines. Places structural objects relative to the grid lines

using points, lines and areas. Assigns loads and structural properties to those

structural objects

Structural objects - AssignmentsStructural objects - Assignments a line object can be as-signed section

properties; a point object can be assigned spring

properties/Supports; an area object can be assigned slab or deck

properties & Wall

ETABS Menu CommandsETABS Menu Commands

File Edit View Define Draw Select Assign Analyze Display Design Options Help

Basic ProcessBasic Process Set the units Open a file Set up grid lines Define story levels Define member properties Draw structural objects Assign properties Define load cases Assign loads Edit the model geometry View the model Analyze the model Display results for checking Design the model Generate output

Practiece Classes…

Please Note Down the following during Practiece Class Sessions. Commands Code Provisions With Clause Nos. Design Aspects

Designer’s Spirit….