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ETABS Concrete Training Manual

ETABS Concrete Training Manual

ETABS Concrete Training Manual

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Does anybody have or use the ETABS Concrete Training Manual?  I'm thinking of buying it, but was hoping to get a little information about what's in it before I spend the $75.  Is it mostly gravity design, mostly lateral design, some of both?  Is there a good mix of systems represented in the book?  Any examples of semi-rigid diaphragm analysis (including using section cuts to output diaphragm forces)?  Any insight would be appreciated...thanks.

RE: ETABS Concrete Training Manual

I bought both the concrete and steel training manuals.  I was disappointed with both of them.  They are decent, but certain topics I had hoped to find were not included.  I was looking for detailed descriptions of meshing and output results.  If you are relatively familiar with Etabs, then the manuals won't do much for you.  If you are a novice, then they would likely be valuable.   

RE: ETABS Concrete Training Manual

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Thanks for your reply...that's kind of what I was afraid of.  I've used ETABS fairly frequently over the last several years, and was hopng for some tutorials/help with the more advanced functions of the program.  Sounds like these guides probably aren't what I'm looking for.

RE: ETABS Concrete Training Manual

They're definately not.  I'm in the same boat you're in.  I've pretty much resolved to just experimenting with the program to see what affects different meshing techniques have on output and also tinkering with the lateral force generation, etc.   

RE: ETABS Concrete Training Manual

I agree. The best way to confirm the programs behavior is to build models that you can verify independently and building your own comfort level.

And I am sure this forum has people with enough experience to guide others along.

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