Shell continuity. 1

[zineelabedine]

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

 

[JasonMcKee71]

Well, unfortunately no. But what I do, is assigning some low (near to zero) property modifiers to a strip of some shell elements. In that region, the continuity of shells breaks as if a hinge was assigned.

Jason McKee
proud R&D Manager of
Cross Section Analysis & Design
Software for the structural design of cross sections
Moment Curvature Analysis
Reifnorcement Design etc.

 

[zineelabedine]

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