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

MODELING

ETABS MODELING

• Object Based Graphical Interface
• Model Templates for Most Steel & Concrete Building Systems
• Models Created Using Building Terminology
• Beam/Column/Brace Frame Objects
• Wall/Slab/Deck Shell Objects with Internal Meshing
• Story Definitions using the Concept of Similar Stories
• Common Labeling of Objects between Similar Stories
• Complex 2D and 3D Shear Walls Interacting with Beams & Columns
• Integrated Graphical Section Designer for Complex Frame Shapes
• Editing with Move, Merge, Mirror and Replicate
• Accurate Dimensioning with Guidelines and Snapping
• Rigid, Semi-Rigid and Flexible Floor Diaphragm Definitions
• Powerful Extrusion Command for Generating Ramps
• Auto Line Constraints for Mismatched Wall Meshes
• Quick Draw Options for Object Creation
• Draw Command for Easily Adding Openings to Floors
• Support for Multiple Coordinate Systems
• Powerful Grouping and Selection Options
• Automatic Generation of Code Lateral Wind and Seismic Loads
• Automatic-Permutation of Wind Directions and Eccentricities
• Transfer of Loads from Decks/Slabs to Beams and Walls
• Vertical Area Loads in Any Shape or Configuration
• Cracked Properties – Property Modification Factors
• Gravity, Pressure and Thermal Loading
• Wind Loading on Open Structures
• Sequencing Allowing Adding or Removing Objects/Loads/Supports
• Buildings with Base Isolation and Inter-Story Dampers