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User's Guide
Copyright
The computer program ETABS and all associated documentation are proprietary and copyrighted products. Worldwide rights of ownership rest with Computers and Structures, Inc. Unlicensed use of the program or reproduction of the documentation in any form, without prior written authorization from Computers and Structures, Inc., is explicitly prohibited. Further information and copies of this documentation may be obtained from: Computers and Structures, Inc. 1995 University Avenue Berkeley, California 94704 USA Phone: (510) 845-2177 FAX: (510) 845-4096 e-mail: info@csiberkeley.com (for general questions) e-mail: support@csiberkeley.com (for technical support questions) web: www.csiberkeley.com
Copyright Computers and Structures, Inc., 1978-2005. The CSI Logo is a registered trademark of Computers and Structures, Inc. ETABS is a registered trademark of Computers and Structures, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
DISCLAIMER
CONSIDERABLE TIME, EFFORT AND EXPENSE HAVE GONE INTO THE DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF ETABS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED AND USED. IN USING THE PROGRAM, HOWEVER, THE USER ACCEPTS AND UNDERSTANDS THAT NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY THE DEVELOPERS OR THE DISTRIBUTORS ON THE ACCURACY OR THE RELIABILITY OF THE PROGRAM. THE USER MUST EXPLICITLY UNDERSTAND THE ASSUMPTIONS OF THE PROGRAM AND MUST INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE RESULTS.
Contents
Users Guide
1 Program Description
Objective This is ETABS Time Saving Options Templates and Defaults Basic Process Forms 1-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4
ETABS Screen
Objective The ETABS Window File Operations Edit Viewing Options The Aerial View Define Draw Select Assign 2-1 2-1 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-6
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Begin a Model
Objective Create the Basic Grid System Grid Dimensions (Plan) Define a Grid System 4-1 4-1 4-3
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Assign/Change Properties
Objective Properties Auto Select Section List Assign the AUTOLATBM Auto Select Section List Make an Assignment as the Object is Drawn Check the Sections in an Auto Select Section List 8-1 8-1 8-3 8-5 8-6 8-6
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Graphical Displays
Objective Obtain Basic Graphical Displays 12-1 12-1
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Generate Results
Objective Analysis and Design Results 13-1 13-1
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Chapter 1
Program Description
Objective
This chapter briefly describes the program and some of the concepts involved in its use.
This Is ETABS
ETABS is a powerful program that can greatly enhance an engineer's analysis and design capabilities for structures. Part of that power lies in an array of options and features. The other part lies in how simple it is to use. The basic approach for using the program is very straightforward. The user establishes grid lines, places structural objects relative to the grid lines using points, lines and areas, and assigns loads and structural properties to those structural objects (for example, a line object can be assigned section properties; a point object can be assigned spring properties; an area object can be assigned slab or deck properties). Analysis and Objective 1-1
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design are then performed based on the structural objects and their assignments. Results are generated in graphical or tabular form that can be printed to a printer or to a file for use in other programs. In using the program, you manage the File, Edit the model, change the View, Define properties or load and analysis cases, Draw something new in the model, Select that something, Assign properties or loads, Analyze the model, Display analysis results for checking, Design the structure, apply various Options to achieve the desired outcome with optimum effort, and seek Help when you need it. Those actions are the basis for the program menu structure. Thus, familiarity with the menu commands and their function is key to expanding your ability to use ETABS.
ETABS Menu Commands: