Keyboard Shortcuts for Making Selections of Objects Onscreen

Keystroke
E
Spacebar
Ctrl key + left click
Ctrl key + right click

Purpose
Puts you in a mode to select edges of area objects
Removes you from the mode where you can select area object edges
Pops up a dialog box where you choose which overlapping item you would like to select
Pops up a dialog box where you choose which overlapping item's right click information you
would like to see

Keyboard Shortcuts for Various ETABS Menu Items

Keystroke
Ctrl+N
Ctrl+O
Ctrl+S
Ctrl+P
Alt+F4

Corresponding Menu Command

File menu > New Model
File menu > Open
File menu > Save
File menu > Print Graphics
File menu > Exit

Ctrl+X
Ctrl+C
Ctrl+V
Del

Edit menu > Cut

Edit menu > Copy
Edit menu > Paste
Edit menu > Delete

Ctrl+A
F5
F1

Select menu > Select All

Analysis menu > Run
Help menu > Search for Help On

Keyboard Shortcuts for Making Selections in List Boxes

First left click to select an item in the list box. Then:
Keystroke
Purpose
Ctrl key + left click Select more items in list box that are either adjacent or non-adjacent to the first selection
Shift key + left click Select all items in list box from the first one clicked on to the last one clicked on, inclusive
(Note: You can also hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to select a block of items in a list box)

Keyboard Shortcuts for Constraints Used While Drawing Objects

Keystroke
X
Y
Z
A
Spacebar

Purpose
Constrain current line or edge to have a constant X coordinate
Constrain current line or edge to have a constant Y coordinate
Constrain current line or edge to have a constant Z coordinate
Constrain current line or edge to a specified angle
Remove current constraint option

Keyboard Shortcuts for Constraints Used While Reshaping Objects

Keystroke
X
Y
Z
A
Spacebar

Purpose
Constrain object or edge movement to have a constant X coordinate
Constrain object or edge movement to have a constant Y coordinate
Constrain object or edge movement to have a constant Z coordinate
Constrain object or edge movement to a specified angle
Remove current constraint option

Main (Top) Toolbar Buttons

Side Toolbar Buttons

New Model

Pointer

Open .EDB File

Reshaper

Save Model

Draw Point Objects (displays flyout button)

Undo

Create Points (plan, elev, 3D)

Redo

Draw Line Objects (displays flyout buttons)

Refresh Window

Draw Lines (plan, elev, 3D)

Lock/Unlock Model

Create Lines in Region or at Clicks (all views)

Run Analysis

Create Columns in Region or at Clicks (plan)

Rubber Band Zoom

Create 2ndary Beams in Region or at Clicks (plan)

Restore Full View

Create Braces in Region or at Clicks (elev)

Restore Previous Zoom

Draw Area Objects (displays flyout buttons)

Zoom In One Step

Draw Areas (plan, 3D)

Zoom Out One Step

Draw Rectangular Areas (plan, elev)

Pan

Create Areas at Click (plan, elev)

3D View

Draw Walls (plan)

Plan View

Create Walls in Region or at Clicks (plan)

Elevation View

Select All

Rotate 3D View

Restore Previous Selection

Perspective Toggle

Clear Selection

Move Up in List

Set Intersecting Line Select Mode

Move Down in List

Snap to Points

Object Shrink Toggle

Snap to Middle and Ends

Set Building View Options

Snap to Intersections

Show Undeformed Shape

Snap to Perpendicular

Display Static Deformed Shape

Snap to Lines and Edges

Display Mode Shape

Snap to Invisible Grid

Display Member Force Diagram

Display Output Tables

ETABS
Three Dimensional Analysis and Design
of Building Systems

ETABS USERS MANUAL

Volume 1

Computers and Structures, Inc.

Berkeley, California, USA

First Edition
December 1999

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., 1978-1999.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Thanks are due to all of the numerous structural engineers, who over the years have given
valuable feedback that has contributed toward the enhancement of this product to its
current state.
Special recognition is due Dr. Edward L. Wilson, Professor Emeritus, University of
California at Berkeley, who was responsible for the conception and development of the
original ETABS and whose continued originality has produced many unique concepts
that have been implemented in this version.

Volume 1 Contents

Tip:
If you are just
getting started
with ETABS
Version 7 we
suggest that
you read
Chapters 1
through 6 in
Volume 1 and
then use the
rest of the manual (Volumes 1
and 2) as a
reference guide
on an asneeded basis. If
you are not
responsible for
installing
ETABS then
you can skip
Chapter 2.

The Table of Contents for Volume 1 of this manual consists of a

chapter list that covers both Volumes 1 and 2 followed by an expanded table of contents for Volume 1 only. The chapter list devotes one line to each chapter. It shows you the chapter number
(if applicable), chapter title and the pages that the chapter covers.
Subheadings are provided in the chapter list section to help give
you a sense of how this manual is divided into several different
parts.
Following the chapter list is the expanded table of contents for
Volume 1. Here all section headers and subsection headers are
listed along with their associated page numbers for each chapter
in Volume 1.
When searching through the manual for a particular chapter, the
highlighted tabs at the edge of each page may help you locate the
chapter more quickly.
If you are new to ETABS we suggest that you read Chapters 1
through 6 in Volume 1 and then use the rest of the manual (Volumes 1 and 2) as a reference guide on an as-needed basis. If you
are not responsible for installing ETABS then you can skip
Chapter 2.

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ETABS Users Manual Chapter List

Volume 1
Volume 1 Contents
Chapter

Title

Pages

N. A.

Chapter List................................................................... i to vi

N. A.

Expanded Table of Contents...................................... vi to xx

Note:
Chapter 4 provides a comprehensive description of the
various parts of
the ETABS
graphic interface.

Introduction and Getting Started Information

Chapter

Title

Pages

Introduction .......................................................... 1-1 to 1-10

Installation ............................................................ 2-1 to 2-14

Getting Help ........................................................... 3-1 to 3-7

General Overview of ETABS

Note:
Chapter 6 provides information on how to
create an
ETABS model.

ii

Chapter

Title

Pages

The ETABS Graphical User Interface .................. 4-1 to 4-16

Overview of an ETABS Model................................ 5-1 to 5-5

ETABS Modeling Tips .......................................... 6-1 to 6-10

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C
The ETABS Menus
Chapter

Title

Pages

Overview of the ETABS Menus ............................. 7-1 to 7-2

Note:

The ETABS File Menu ......................................... 8-1 to 8-30

Chapters 8
through 19
document most
of the menu
commands and
toolbar button
shortcuts available in ETABS.

The ETABS Edit Menu......................................... 9-1 to 9-43

10

The ETABS View Menu ....................................10-1 to 10-30

11

The ETABS Define Menu..................................11-1 to 11-65

12

The ETABS Draw Menu....................................12-1 to 12-22

13

The ETABS Select Menu ....................................13-1 to 13-6

14

The ETABS Assign Menu .................................14-1 to 14-64

15

The ETABS Analyze Menu .................................15-1 to 15-9

16

The ETABS Display Menu ................................16-1 to 16-40

17

The ETABS Design Menu...................................17-1 to 17-6

18

The ETABS Options Menu................................18-1 to 18-23

19

The ETABS Help Menu.......................................19-1 to 19-2

Other Information
Chapter

Title

Pages

N. A.

References.............................References-1 to References-4

N. A.

Index .......................................................Index-1 to Index-12

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Volume 2
Volume 2 Contents
Chapter

Title

Pages

N. A.

Chapter List................................................................... i to vi

N. A.

Expanded Table of Contents......................................vi to xxi

Detailed Information on Selected ETABS Topics

Chapter

Note:
Volume 2 provides detailed
information on
a variety of
ETABS subjects.

iv

Title

Pages

20

Units ................................................................... 20-1 to 20-5

21

Coordinate Systems........................................... 21-1 to 21-7

22

Story Level Data................................................. 22-1 to 22-5

23

Area Objects .................................................... 23-1 to 23-21

24

Line Objects ..................................................... 24-1 to 24-31

25

Point Objects.................................................... 25-1 to 25-12

26

Groups and Section Cuts ................................. 26-1 to 26-12

27

Load Cases, Load Combinations and Mass..... 27-1 to 27-13

28

Automatic Seismic Loads ................................. 28-1 to 28-37

29

Automatic Wind Loads ..................................... 29-1 to 29-19

30

Automatic Meshing of Area and Line Objects .. 30-1 to 30-12

31

Manual Meshing of Area Objects ..................... 31-1 to 31-16

32

Transformation of Loads into the ETABS

Analysis Model ............................................ 32-1 to 32-32

33

Overview of ETABS Analysis Techniques........ 33-1 to 33-24

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ETABS Analysis Output

Chapter
Note:
Chapters 34
through 43
document the
ETABS analysis
output. Design
information is
documented in
the design
manuals.

Title

Pages

34

Point Object Output Conventions........................34-1 to 34-5

35

Frame Element Output Conventions...................35-1 to 35-5

36

Shell Element Output Conventions ...................36-1 to 36-14

37

Link Element Output Conventions.......................37-1 to 37-7

38

Wall Pier and Spandrel Output Conventions.......38-1 to 38-6

39

Section Cut Output Conventions.........................39-1 to 39-4

40

Printed Input Tables............................................40-1 to 40-3

41

Printed Output Tables .......................................41-1 to 41-14

42

Database Input/Output Tables ............................42-1 to 42-2

43

The ETABS Log and Out Files............................43-1 to 43-6

44

Inserting ETABS Output into Written Reports .....44-1 to 44-3

Introduction to the ETABS Design Postprocessors

Note:
Chapters 45
through 48
provide information on how
to use the
ETABS design
postprocessors

Chapter

Title

Pages

45

Steel Frame Design ..........................................45-1 to 45-17

46

Concrete Frame Design....................................46-1 to 46-15

47

Composite Beam Design ..................................47-1 to 47-19

48

Shear Wall Design ............................................48-1 to 48-28

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C
Other Information
Chapter

Title

Pages

N. A.

References.............................References-1 to References-4

N. A.

Appendix 1 - The ETABS Menu Structure....... A1-1 to A1-13

N. A.

Index .......................................................Index-1 to Index-12

ETABS Users Manual - Volume 1 - Expanded Contents

CHAPTER 1:

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ETABS! 1-1
Organization of This Manual 1-3
ETABS: A Special Purpose Program 1-4
Significant Features of ETABS 1-5
Modeling Features 1-5
Analysis Features 1-6
Design Features 1-8
Advantages of ETABS over Other Programs 1-9

CHAPTER 2:

INSTALLATION
What Your ETABS Package Includes 2-2
System Requirements 2-2
Installation of the ETABS Program 2-3
Single User Installation 2-4
Network Server Installation 2-5
Network Workstation Installation 2-6

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Installing From Your ETABS CD 2-8

Installing from a Network Server 2-8
Removing ETABS from Your System 2-9
Installing the Sentinel Driver 2-9
Using the Hardware Key Device 2-11
Using the Hardware Key Device on a Single Computer 2-11
Using the Hardware Key Device on a Local Area Network 2-12
The NSRVGX Program 2-13
Troubleshooting ETABS Installation Problems 2-14
Upgrading from ETABS 6 2-14
CHAPTER 3:

GETTING HELP
User Manuals Provided With ETABS 3-1
Reference Book Provided With ETABS 3-2
On-Line Help 3-2
Technical Notes on Our Web Site 3-3
Phone, Fax and E-Mail Technical Support 3-3
Phone Support 3-4
Fax Support 3-4
E-Mail Support 3-5
Help Us to Provide You Technical Support 3-5
Hands On Training 3-6
Seminars 3-7

CHAPTER 4:

THE ETABS GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

Features of the Graphical User Interface 4-1
Main Window 4-1
Main Title Bar 4-2
Menu Bar 4-2

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Main (Top) Toolbar 4-3

Side Toolbar 4-3
Display Windows 4-4
Display Title Bar 4-5
Status Bar 4-5
Mouse Pointer Position Coordinates 4-6
Plan View Drawing and Assignment Similarity 4-6
Current Units 4-7
The ETABS Aerial View 4-8
Using the Mouse 4-9
Starting a Model 4-11
The Two Modes of ETABS 4-12
Locking and Unlocking a Model 4-13
Undo Features in ETABS 4-14
Tips for Using the Graphical User Interface 4-15
CHAPTER 5:

OVERVIEW OF AN ETABS MODEL

The Concept of Objects 5-2
The ETABS Analysis Model 5-4

CHAPTER 6:

ETABS MODELING TIPS

Modeling Process 6-1
Modeling Tips 6-5

CHAPTER 7:

OVERVIEW OF THE ETABS MENUS

General 7-1

CHAPTER 8:

THE ETABS FILE MENU

General 8-1

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Starting a New Model 8-1

Initialization of a New Model 8-2
Defining a Grid System 8-4
Defining Story Data 8-5
Adding Structural Objects from a Template 8-6
Steel Floor System Template 8-8
Flat Slab Template 8-10
Flat Slab with Perimeter Beams Template 8-12
Two-Way Slab Template 8-13
Waffle Slab Template 8-15
Ribbed Slab Template 8-17
Opening an Existing Model 8-19
Saving Models 8-20
Importing Files 8-21
Exporting Files 8-22
Creating Videos 8-26
Printing from ETABS 8-27
Printing Graphics 8-27
Printing Text Input and Output Tables 8-28
Printing Analysis Input Data 8-28
Printing Analysis Output Data 8-29
User Comments and Session Log 8-29
Displaying Input/Output Text Files 8-29
Exiting ETABS 8-30
CHAPTER 9:

THE ETABS EDIT MENU

General 9-1
Cut, Copy and Paste 9-2
Point Object Headings in Spreadsheet 9-3

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Line Object Headings in Spreadsheet 9-4

Area Object Headings in Spreadsheet 9-6
Delete 9-7
Add to Model From Template 9-7
Two-Dimensional Frame 9-8
Three-Dimensional Frame 9-8
Replicating Objects 9-9
Linear Replication 9-9
Radial Replication 9-9
Mirror Replication 9-11
Story Replication 9-11
Assignments that are Replicated 9-13
Editing Coordinate System Grid Line Data 9-14
Editing Story Data 9-17
Inserting a New Story Level 9-17
Deleting a Story Level 9-18
Reference Planes and Reference Lines 9-18
Merging Points 9-19
Aligning Points, Lines and Edges 9-20
Coordinate System 9-22
Align Options 9-22
Align to X, Y or Z-Coordinate 9-23
Align to X or Y Grid Lines 9-23
Trim or Extend Selected Lines 9-25
Align Selected Points 9-27
Align Tolerance 9-28
Moving Point, Line and Area Objects 9-29
Moving Objects in the Z Direction 9-30
Expanding and Shrinking Areas 9-30

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Merging Areas 9-32

Joining Lines 9-33
Dividing Lines 9-35
Reshaper Tool 9-37
Reshaping Area Objects 9-38
Reshaping Line Objects 9-39
Reshaping Dimension Lines 9-40
Reshaping Point Objects 9-40
Moving/Reshaping Objects in the Z Direction 9-41
The ETABS Nudge Feature 9-42
CHAPTER 10:

THE ETABS VIEW MENU

General 10-1
Types of Views 10-1
Three Dimensional (3D) Views 10-2
Plan Views 10-5
Elevation Views 10-6
Perspective Views 10-8
Perspective Toggle in a Plan View 10-8
Perspective Toggle in an Elevation View 10-8
Perspective Toggle in a Three-Dimensional View 10-9
Custom Views 10-9
Viewing Tools Available in ETABS 10-10
View Limits 10-10
Show Selection Only and Show All 10-11
Zoom Features 10-11
Pan Feature 10-13
Refresh Views and Windows 10-14
Change Axes Location 10-15

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Make Measurements in your ETABS Model 10-15

Building View Options 10-16
View by Colors 10-17
Special Effects 10-18
Object Visibility 10-19
Object View Options 10-22
Piers and Spandrels 10-23
Other Visibility Options 10-24
Special Frame Items 10-26
Other Special Items 10-29
CHAPTER 11:

THE ETABS DEFINE MENU

General 11-1
Material Properties 11-1
Frame Section Properties 11-6
Importing Sections from a Database 11-7
Adding User-Defined Frame Section Properties 11-9
Adding Frame Section Properties using Section Designer 11-11
Nonprismatic Sections 11-13
Segment Lengths 11-15
Starting and Ending Sections 11-15
Variation of Properties 11-16
Effect upon End Offsets Along the Length of Frame Elements 11-17
Reinforcing for Concrete Frame Section Properties 11-17
Reinforcing Information for Beams 11-17
Reinforcing Information for Columns 11-19
Wall/Slab/Deck Section Properties 11-21
Defining Wall and Slab Sections 11-21
Defining Deck Sections 11-23

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Link Properties 11-26

Frame Nonlinear Hinge Properties 11-27
Section Cuts 11-27
Defining Section Cuts 11-28
Response Spectrum Functions 11-29
Response Spectrum Functions from a File 11-30
User-Defined Response Spectrum Functions 11-32
Code Specific Response Spectrum Functions 11-33
1994 UBC Parameters for a Response Spectrum Function 11-34
1997 UBC Parameters for a Response Spectrum Function 11-34
1996 BOCA Parameters for a Response Spectrum Function 11-35
1995 NBCC Parameters for a Response Spectrum Function 11-35
IBC2000 Parameters for a Response Spectrum Function 11-36
1997 NEHRP Parameters for a Response Spectrum Function 11-36
1998 Eurocode 8 Parameters for a Response Spectrum
Function 11-37
1992 NZS 4203 Parameters for a Response Spectrum
Function 11-37
Modifying and Deleting Response Spectrum Functions 11-38
Time History Functions 11-38
Time History Functions from a File 11-38
User-Defined Time History Functions 11-41
ETABS Template Time History Functions 11-42
Sine Time History Function Template Parameters 11-43
Cosine Time History Function Template Parameters 11-44
Ramp Time History Function Template Parameters 11-44
Sawtooth Time History Function Template Parameters 11-45
Triangular Time History Function Template Parameters 11-46
Static Load Cases 11-46

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Response Spectrum Cases 11-50

Spectrum Case Name 11-50
Structural and Function Damping 11-50
Modal Combination 11-52
Directional Combination 11-53
Input Response Spectra 11-55
Excitation Angle 11-55
Time History Cases 11-56
History Case Name 11-56
Options 11-56
Load Assignments 11-60
Static Nonlinear/Pushover Cases 11-63
Load Combinations 11-63
Mass Source 11-64
CHAPTER 12:

THE ETABS DRAW MENU

General 12-1
The ETABS Similar Stories Feature 12-2
Drawing Point Objects 12-3
Drawing Line Objects 12-3
Floating Properties of Object Window for Line Objects 12-8
Drawing Area Objects 12-9
Floating Properties of Object Window for Area Objects 12-12
Developed Elevations 12-12
Dimension Lines 12-17
Special Drawing Controls 12-18
ETABS Snap Options 12-18
Drawing Constraints in ETABS 12-21

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CHAPTER 13:

THE ETABS SELECT MENU

General 13-1
Basic Methods of Selecting Objects 13-1
Other Methods of Selecting Objects 13-4
Deselecting Objects 13-6

CHAPTER 14:

THE ETABS ASSIGN MENU

General 14-1
Assignments to Point Objects 14-1
Rigid Diaphragm Assignments to Point Objects 14-2
Panel Zone Assignments to Point Objects 14-3
Properties 14-4
Connectivity 14-6
Local 2-Axis 14-8
Options 14-9
Restraint (Support) Assignments to Point Objects 14-9
Point Spring Assignments to Point Objects 14-10
Coupled Springs 14-12
Link Property Assignments to Point Objects 14-13
Additional Point Mass Assignments to Point Objects 14-14
Force Loads to Point Objects 14-16
Ground Displacement Assignments to Point Objects 14-18
Temperature Loads Assignments to Point Objects 14-20
Assignments to Line Objects 14-22
Frame Section Assignments to Line Objects 14-22
Frame Releases and Partial Fixity Assignments to Line Objects 14-23
Unstable End Releases 14-24
Frame Rigid Offset Assignments to Line Objects 14-24
Rigid End Offsets Along the Length of Frame Elements 14-25

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Automatically Calculated End Offset Lengths 14-25

End Offset Properties and the Rigid-Zone Factor 14-26
Rigid Frame Joint Offsets 14-27
Frame Output Station Assignments to Line Objects 14-28
Local Axes Assignments to Line Objects 14-29
Frame Property Modifier Assignments to Line Objects 14-31
Link Property Assignments to Line Objects 14-32
Frame Nonlinear Hinge Assignments to Line Objects 14-32
Pier Label Assignments to Line Objects 14-34
Spandrel Label Assignments to Line Objects 14-35
Line Spring Assignments to Line Objects 14-36
Additional Line Mass Assignments to Line Objects 14-38
Automatic Frame Mesh/No Mesh Assignments to Line Objects 14-39
Point Load Assignments to Line Objects 14-40
Distributed Load Assignments to Line Objects 14-42
Temperature Load Assignments to Line Objects 14-46
Assignments to Area Objects 14-48
Wall, Slab and Deck Section Assignments to Area Objects 14-48
Opening Assignments to Area Objects 14-49
Rigid Diaphragm Assignments to Area Objects 14-49
Local Axes Assignments to Area Objects 14-50
Shell Stiffness Modifiers Assignments to Area Objects 14-51
Pier Label Assignments to Area Objects 14-52
Spandrel Label Assignments to Area Objects 14-53
Area Spring Assignments to Area Objects 14-54
Additional Area Mass Assignments to Area Objects 14-56
Automatic Membrane Floor Mesh/No Mesh Assignments to Area
Objects 14-57
Uniform Surface Load Assignments to Area Objects 14-58

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Temperature Load Assignments to Area Objects 14-60

Group Name Assignments 14-63
Clear Display of Assigns 14-64
CHAPTER 15:

THE ETABS ANALYZE MENU

Analysis Options 15-1
Building Active Degrees of Freedom 15-1
Dynamic Analysis Parameters 15-3
P-Delta Analysis Parameters 15-5
Run Analysis 15-8
Analyze Window 15-9
Run Static Nonlinear Analysis 15-9

CHAPTER 16:

THE ETABS DISPLAY MENU

General 16-1
Undeformed Shape 16-1
Loads 16-2
Joint/Point Loads 16-2
Frame/Line Loads 16-3
Shell/Area Loads 16-5
Input Table Mode 16-6
Deformed Shape 16-7
Mode Shape 16-12
Member Force and Stress Diagrams 16-14
Support and Spring Reactions 16-14
Frame Element, Pier and Spandrel Forces 16-17
Shell Forces and Stresses 16-20
Load 16-21
Component Type 16-21

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Component 16-21
Contour Range 16-24
Stress Averaging 16-24
Miscellaneous Notes about Shell Element Forces and Stresses 16-26
Link Element Forces 16-26
Energy Diagram 16-27
Response Spectrum Curves 16-29
Define Tab 16-29
Axes Tab 16-30
Options Tab 16-31
Frequency/Period Tab 16-32
Damping Tab 16-33
Time History Traces 16-34
Static Pushover Curve 16-39
Section Cut Forces 16-39
Output Table Mode 16-40
CHAPTER 17:

THE ETABS DESIGN MENU

Overview 17-1
Overwrite Frame Design Procedure 17-2
Background 17-2
ETABS Default Design Procedure Assignments 17-3
The Overwrite Frame Design Procedure Command 17-4

CHAPTER 18:

THE ETABS OPTIONS MENU

General 18-1
Preferences 18-1
Dimensions and Tolerances 18-2
Output Decimals 18-6

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Reinforcement Bar Sizes 18-7

Overview 18-7
Reinforcing Bar Sizes Dialog Box 18-9
Live Load Reduction 18-10
General 18-10
Method Area in the Live Load Reduction Factor Dialog Box 18-10
No Live Load Reduction 18-10
Tributary Area Live Load Reduction 18-11
Influence Area Live Load Reduction 18-11
User-Defined Live Load Reduction 18-12
Minimum Factor Area in the Live Load Reduction Factor Dialog
Box 18-13
Application Area in the Live Load Reduction Factor Dialog Box 18-13
Application to Columns Area in the Live Load Reduction Factor Dialog
Box 18-14
Tributary Area 18-14
Colors 18-14
Display Colors 18-15
Output Colors 18-17
Other Option Items 18-20
Windows 18-20
Startup Tips 18-20
Bounding Plane 18-21
Moment Diagrams on Tension Side 18-22
Sound 18-22
Lock Model 18-22
Aerial View Window 18-23
Floating Property Window 18-23
Crosshairs 18-23

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CHAPTER 19:

THE ETABS HELP MENU

The ETABS Help File 19-1
About ETABS 19-1

REFERENCES
INDEX

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