a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels
a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels
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Can anybody suggest the tip to model a beam which must support slabs from 2 different floor levels (one slab at top and another at bottom level of beam). I have tried to use a shell with assigned spandrels but it seems to be clumsy. I have noticed that ETABS allows to assign spandrel label for beam too. How can make it work? Thanks
Can anybody suggest the tip to model a beam which must support slabs from 2 different floor levels (one slab at top and another at bottom level of beam). I have tried to use a shell with assigned spandrels but it seems to be clumsy. I have noticed that ETABS allows to assign spandrel label for beam too. How can make it work? Thanks





RE: a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels
For example, if you assign only one spandrel label, you won't be able to get the positive moment at midspan because the spandrel only reports forces at the ends.
RE: a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels
I am using that method you mentioned since i still dont have any better way. It seems to me that the result obtaining from wall element is greatly affected by the way to model slab.
RE: a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels
Use two separate beams on two different levels then use supper-position method to collect internal foreces or stresses.
Try it then send me your results and conclusions if u can do.
RE: a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels
This seems to be non-automated procedure and I try to avoid such non-automated procedure in conducting large-scale analysis model. What's your suggestion?
RE: a technique to model a beam supporting slabs from 2 different levels