Gable Truss Analysis using ETABS

[lebanque66]

I am new in using etabs to analyse the rc building frame. I find the software very user friendly. However when it comes to steel trusses (gable type), I am bit confused as to how to model it and load it (i.e, windload).

Hope you can give me advise or specific examples with regards to this matter.

 

[stressed]

You may have to add intermediate gridlines between stories using reference planes: Edit>Reference planes. Draw point objects at end point locations of your truss and "connect the dots" to draw your truss, including sloped top chords. Activate your 'snap to perpendicular' snap tool to help draw vertical truss web members connecting to the chords. You don't have to divide your chords into smaller sections to do this