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MrHershey, I wouldn't have given it so much value, if it weren't for the fact that this issue has a major effect on the calculation for the model i'm currently working on. Normally i would ignore it for the same reasons you just mentioned. Thanks for your input, much appreciate it.

I'm modelling a high rise building, and need to know if there is an option for subtracting the weight of overlapping volumes between members ?

rapt, Kootk I actually meant banded/banded without a middle strip tendons, sorry for causing any confusion.

KootK, That's a great help actually, and i highly value your interaction and recommendations. About that ACI clause you mentioned, is it still exist in the latest version? For now, i'm exploring my options in the tendons layout, i'm not really in favor of any specific configuration, although i...

rapt, thanks a lot. The drop panel effect remark is very considered.

Does ACI allow for dual banded system in two way PT Floors ? Which books or manuals you would recommend for post tension slabs design , that have a good elaborative in detail explanation of manual calculation steps and design with solved examples?

Thanks a lot, i think this might very well do the job.

is there a way, i Can break shell continuity in ETABS ?