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ETABS Example
Static, Dynamic Analysis and Design of RC Building with Shear Wall
(5 Story Building, US Units)

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ETABS Tutorial Example

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Table of Content for Example
Objective................................................................................................................................................4 Problem.................................................................................................................................................4 Part A: Modeling, Static Analysis and Design .................................................................................7 Step-by-Step Solution .........................................................................................................................7 1. 2. 3. 4.5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Define Plan Grids and Story Data...................................................................... 7 Define Material Properties................................................................................. 9 Define Frame Sections..................................................................................... 10 Define SlabSections........................................................................................ 15 Define Load Cases ........................................................................................... 17 Draw Beam Objects (Frame Members) ........................................................... 17 Draw Column Objects (Frame Members)....................................................... 19 Assign SlabSections........................................................................................ 21 Assign Restrains .............................................................................................. 23 Assign Slab Loads ....................................................................................... 24 View Input Data in TabularForm................................................................ 27 Run the Analysis.......................................................................................... 28 View Analysis Results Graphically ............................................................. 29 Design Concrete Frame Elements................................................................ 32

Part B: Dynamic Analysis and Design............................................................................................35 Step-by-Step Solution .......................................................................................................................35 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unlock the Model ............................................................................................ 35 Define Response SpectrumFunction............................................................... 35 Define Response Spectrum Cases.................................................................... 36 Run Analysis.................................................................................................... 37 View dynamic analysis results......................................................................... 38 Design Concrete Frame................................................................................... 40

Part C: Design of Shear Wall ...........................................................................................................42

Static, Dynamic Analysis and Design of Building with Shear Wall

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ETABS Tutorial Example

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Define Wall Section.................................................................................................45 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Draw Wall Sections..........................................................................................46 Define Reference Planes and Lines ..................................................................47 Add Wall Opening............................................................................................48...