Does anybody have any tips of pointers for performing non-linear alternate path progressive collapse analysis per UFC in ETABS? I'm new to both ETABS and progressive collapse and feel like I've been thrown into the deep end. UFC has a design example but it's in SAP, not ETABS, and it's also not...
Anyone here use Idea Statica for connection design to AISC codes?
Most of the engineers in our office use RAM Structural System and RAM Connection for building and connection design. A couple years ago we got a seat of Tekla Structural Designer as a whole-building design alternative. I like a...
We are an integrated AE firm who design buildings of all shapes, sizes, locations around the country. RAM Structural System is our primary workhorse for building design, with RISA 3D, RAM Elements, etc for more specialized tasks.
I am intrigued by the possibilities of Tekla Structural Designer...
I'm involved in the remodel of a building that was built under the AISC 8th edition (built in 1983), where the strength of steel studs for composite action is given by a table, as opposed to a formula. With the remodel I need to check the composite beams under current code, which is, in part...
