TECHNOLOGY

ETABS is available in two levels: Plus (P) and Nonlinear (N). A letter in parenthesis following a feature identifies the version(s) that are associated with it

ANALYSIS

ETABS ANALYSIS

• Static/Dynamic Analysis for Frame and Shear Wall Buildings (N, P)
• Response Spectrum Analysis with Eigen or Ritz Vectors (N, P)
• P-Delta Analysis (N, P)
• Automated Center of Rigidity Calculations (N, P)
• Rigid, Semi-Rigid, Multiple and Flexible Floor Diaphragms (N, P)
• Frame Objects Drawn as Members – Automatically Meshed (N, P)
• Automatic Meshing of Decks/Slabs for Diaphragm Analysis (N, P)
• Wall/Slab/Deck Modeled with Shell, Plate or Membrane Types (N, P)
• Applied Force and Ground Displacement Loading (N, P)
• Seismic Acceleration or Displacement Time History Analysis (N, P)
• Wind Load Forcing Functions (N, P)
• Explicit Panel-Zone Deformations (N, P)
• Effects of Beam-Column Partial Fixity (N, P)
• Construction Sequence Loading Analysis (N)
• Frame Hinges for Axial, Flexural, Shear & Torsional Behavior (N)
• Nonlinear Static Pushover Analysis (N)
• Viscous Dampers (N)
• Base Isolators (N)
• Gap Object for Structural Pounding (N)
• Nonlinear Time History Analysis with the Wilson FNA Method (N)
• Large Displacement Analysis (N)
• Sequential Construction Analysis (N)

• Model Effects of Construction or Demolition
• Specify Active Structure by Stories or Groups
• Geometric Nonlinear P-Delta and Large Displacements
• Sequential Construction Load Cases for Design
• User Defined Loading

• FEMA 273, ATC-40
• Force-Deformation Relations for Steel & Concrete Hinges
• Modal, Uniform, or User Defined Lateral Load Patterns
• Capacity Spectrum Conversions
• Effective Damping Calculation
• Demand Spectrum Comparisons
• Performance Point Calculation
• Summary Reports including Plastic Hinge Deformations