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New Features in ETABS Version 9
ETABS Version 9.0.0 is a new version, and is a direct upgrade from Version 8.5.6. New features include the following:
· Added Semi-rigid diaphragm option
· Added Design output to Database
· Added Story vertical load, shear and overturning plots
· Improved plan display of most design quantities
· Improved analysis model creation time
· Enhanced Model Building of Walls with openings
· Added IBC 2003 seismic and wind loads
· Added auto-permutation of Wind directions and eccentricities
· Added Open-structure wind loads
· Added Export to SAFE V8 with poly areas
· Updated Concrete Frame Design to ACI 2005
· Updated Concrete Shearwall Design to ACI 2005
· Updated Steel design to AISC-ASD 2001 (Seismic Provisions 2002)
· Updated Steel design to AISC-LRFD 2001 (Seismic Provisions 2002)
· Updated Steel design to AISC 2005 (Not in initial release)
· Added Import/Export from Autodesk Revit Structure
· Added Import/Export from ProSteel
· Added Import/Export from IFC
· Updated CIS/2 Import/Export
· Added Import from STRUDL
· Added Import from STAAD
· Updated Help
· Updated Manuals
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