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How to model slopped columns in etbas

How to model slopped columns in etbas

How to model slopped columns in etbas

(OP)
Hi all,

Is it possible to model slopped column in etbas. because when i try to do so etbas recognise it as a brace which i am afraid will effect my analysis

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my query

RE: How to model slopped columns in etbas

No. A column is perfectly vertical, a beam is perfectly horizontal, and a brace is anything between the two.

It shouldn't affect your analysis. ETABS doesn't treat frame members differently based on their orientation for analysis. Obviously inclined members will have some p-delta issues to resolve but that's because of the geometry not because ETABS is calling it a brace instead of a column. Even design shouldn't be affected, I've designed braces as columns many times.

RE: How to model slopped columns in etbas

(OP)
Thank you for your reply

RE: How to model slopped columns in etbas

(OP)
is it possible to design a tapered beam on etbas?

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