ETABS & SAFE : Advanced Course For RCC and Steel Structures

Learn to model a frame in ETABS and SAFE for RCC and steel structures, set grids and materials, apply loads, run analysis, and read bending moment and shear results.

model and analyze a beam in etabs and safe for rcc and steel, set metric grid, assign supports, apply loads, run analysis, and verify shear force and bending moment.

Explains solving a simply supported beam problem in ETABS, configures spacing, models supports, applies loads, runs the analysis, and reads shear and moment results.

Solve a 2D truss problem by defining loads, supports, and member geometry in the software. Analyze the model to obtain forces and classify members as compression or tension.

Learn to read architectural drawings by analyzing floor plans, rooms, elevations, and levels from plinth to roof, including stair arrangements, to support RCC and steel design modeling.

Set up grids and story data in the ETABS and SAFE setup for an RCC and steel building, configuring initial project settings, plan data, spacing, and elevations.

Define concrete and reinforcement materials in etabs and safe by selecting the Indian standard, adding new materials, adjusting and refreshing data, and verifying the definitions.

Define section properties in ETABS by creating concrete rectangular beam sections, assigning materials, setting reinforcement and covers, adding columns, and copying properties to other members for quick design.

Model columns and beams up to the plinth level in ETABS using quick-draw and drag methods, verify plan level placements, and align components with the given AutoCAD file.

Model the first floor in etabs by setting up the column arrangement, then create slabs using discrete points or floor-plan methods to define the slab region.

Learn to model a staircase in ETABS and SAFE by creating landing beam and slabs, replicating slabs along the y direction, and aligning the assembly to mid-height.

Select all joints in the plan, apply restraints in x, y, z and rotations, then click apply to set supports, and verify by right-clicking a joint to view restraint results.

Learn to assign releases to the secondary beam in ETABS and SAFE using partially flexible options and start and end releases for accurate RCC and steel modeling.

Define basic loads, including dead and live loads, and set up a superimposed load schedule in the ETABS & SAFE workflow, preparing three load cases for the next lecture.

Apply brickwork load to exterior and interior beams using plan level, frame properties, and load patterns, calculating brick thickness and wall height to determine beam loads on all levels.

Select the slabs and apply the superimposed dead load of 1.5, then the live load of 2.5, and extend the same sequencing to staircases, verifying the load patterns.

Learn to replicate floor arrangements in etabs and safe by selecting areas, using ctrl+r to copy to the roof and second floor, and applying replication to update the slab layout.

This lecture demonstrates modifying loads on roofs in ETABS by selecting external and internal beams, applying distributed frame loads, and assigning uniform slab and superimposed loads for roof conditions.

Apply line loads to an extended slab in ETABS, selecting elements and assigning the load, then set undistributed and perimeter values, and review the results.

Learn to define and modify seismic forces in etabs and safe, set x and y lateral loads, apply eccentricity, and interpret effects on RCC and steel structures.

Apply a window to a residential building in ETABS and SAFE by defining opening, selecting diepraam, and configuring wind loads using basic wind speed, terrain, and windward and leeward coefficients.

Define diaphragms and assign them to plan levels in Etabs and Safe by selecting plan levels, shell elements, and applying diaphragms to base level, first floor, second floor, and roof.

Mesh the slab and frames by selecting the slab, applying shell properties, and using the display analysis to verify the mesh, then apply frame options including autonomous frames.

Navigate to define the load combination by selecting the default design combos for a concrete frame with beams and columns, and finalize the setup.

Go to analyze, click check, and review the model for issues. Identify a warning about joints at different elevations and plan to resolve it in the next lecture.

Troubleshoot diaphragm warnings in etabs by defining the external diaphragm for horizontal joints only, using coordinate specifications in the xy plane, and verifying diaphragm connections across floors.

Run the analysis to obtain the deformed shape and reactions, inspect axial forces, moments, and shear forces, and review the 3D view and animation for understanding the results.

Run the structural analyses, then proceed to design the frames for a residential building, review reinforcement requirements for upper and middle columns, and preview elevations.

Learn to perform various design checks in ETABS & SAFE for RCC and steel structures, including verifying member adequacy, reinforcement ratios including minimum reinforcement, column capacity, and identifying potential issues.

Discover story drift by analyzing joint translations and displacements, subtracting base displacement to obtain true drift, and verify maximum values and direction using ETABS and SAFE.

Learn to detail longitudinal bars in reinforced concrete using ETABS and SAFE by inputting reinforcement data, assessing maximum reinforcement, and iteratively redesigning sections and columns.

Learn how to detail the lateral ties of columns in RC structures using ETABS and SAFE, with software-based checks and spacing calculations for reinforcement.

Perform longitudinal detailing of a beam’s reinforcement by selecting bar diameter, applying the layout in elevation, and confirming top and bottom bar counts (two bars each) for proper detailing.

Practice detailing of tie member using the maximum enforcement value to design beam stirrups, with spacing choices and practical steps for RCC sections.

Understand plan and elevation by examining a building model, noting columns, primary and secondary beams, and 3.5 m bottom height with 3 m floors across five stories.

Set up a new model, configure display units and codes, define five grid lines with custom spacing, and input story height and stories.

Navigate to define, open properties, and select or add materials such as concrete; create a custom material, and review its properties automatically set by the software.

Define section properties for beams, columns, slabs and walls in etabs & safe, create concrete sections, enter dimensions, set reinforcement and clear cover.

Model beams, columns, slabs, and walls across multiple stories in ETABS and SAFE, selecting properties, assigning story levels, and adjusting sections for RC and steel structures.

Learn to check your model for overlaps among beams, columns, and slabs using the analyze tool in ETABS & SAFE, ensuring the structure is safe and error-free.

Adjust story data to match the AutoCAD file by correcting top elevations and story counts. Delete incorrect stories and align the levels before submitting to the office.

Learn to assign releases in ETABS & SAFE for RCC and steel structures, set start and end releases, adjust major and minor moments, and verify with the diagram.

Assign supports to a high rise structure by selecting base joints in the xy view, then restrain translation and rotation in x, y, z and apply to verify the setup.

Define diaphragm types and assign the chosen diaphragm (D2) to beams, columns, and shells by selecting the upper level, then apply the diaphragm to the structure to ensure proper rigidity.

Define the pier label principles and assign it to the four walls, select walls, set label levels, and apply the labels in the model.

Define the response spectrum in ETABS & SAFE by selecting the code (1893 or 2016), naming it for the response spectrum, and adjusting the zone and important factor before confirming.

Define basic laws and establish superimposes with the s IBL model, set settlement to zero, and apply the degrowth case using the two defined laws.

Define and modify the earthquake load for an RCC and steel model by setting eccentricity, selecting regions, and adjusting the response reduction factor and time period, then apply changes.

Define wind load concepts and apply them in ETABS and SAFE by selecting terrain category and exposure, using external pressure coefficients, calculating windward and leeward pressures, and judging openings.

Define the mass source by modifying the source window, renaming the source, and setting the final factor, then apply the load and pattern settings to complete the mass source definition.

Learn to apply blockwork loads in ETABS and SAFE by selecting beams, applying distributed and glazing loads, and calculating values from block thickness and height to generate superimposed loads.

Define the staircase slab by creating a new property named 'Steve Case Slap', set the material and thickness to one etman, and confirm to proceed.

Define wind load concepts and compute wind pressure using external pressure coefficients, terrain category, exposure, opening percentage, and wind direction in ETABS and SAFE for RCC and steel structures.

Model the staircase in ETABS by creating joints, and connecting slabs across stories. Adjust offsets and align the two-story configuration to form the complete stair structure.

Master replicating stair layouts in ETABS and SAFE by selecting slabs, using the replication tool (Ctrl+R), and applying mirrored stairs across multiple stories.

Learn to model a mid-landing cantilevered beam in ETABS, delete the existing beams to prevent shock effects, and apply the cantilevered landing beam properties across all floors.

Learn how to join staircase slabs by selecting all relevant cells, rotating to verify, and merging shells into a single unit within etabs & safe for rcc and steel structures.

Learn how to apply live load reduction factors in ETABS, using the Lauritsen factor to reduce simultaneous floor loads and ensure accurate axial force assessment.

Apply uniform loads to staircase slabs in ETABS and SAFE, by selecting slabs, assigning a live load, and applying the load to the staircase elements.

Set up the response spectrum in the X, Y, and Z directions in ETABS and SAFE, adjust the scale factor, and extract the spectrum for RCC and steel analyses.

Set up modal cases in Etabs and Safe by defining cases, selecting directions, applying accelerations, and adjusting story count and maximum moves.

Explore how to enable and configure the P-Delta option in ETABS and SAFE for advanced RCC and steel structures, including data setup and case selection to analyze effects.

Assign meshing to frames and shells in Etabs using the automation option, select all members, and apply settings to include them in analysis.

Select all members, access the relabelling option, confirm the prompt, and complete relabelling in ETABS.

Set the active degree of freedom in ETABS by selecting full 3D for a 3D building or a 2D plane for a 2D truss, then click okay.

Set up the advanced option in the ETABS/SAFE workflow by opening analyze application, after clicking contact, view three windows, select the multitiered solver, and run the analysis automatically.

Master default load combinations in ETABS and learn quick vertical combinations, with cautions against manual hundreds of steps and a forthcoming Excel-based method.

Perform a modal check and analysis in ETABS by selecting all joints and shells, then run the analysis to verify no warnings and observe displacement.

Learn to perform mode analysis by examining building behavior across modes, verify zero movement at key points, and use animation and window features to visualize structural response.

Master three modes running simultaneously using etabs and safe for reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Learn how to scale structural forces to the seismic response spectrum using etabs and safe, by calculating scale factors from analysis results and applying them to the main actions.

Learn to create a summary report in Etabs, add chapters, review displacement data, and export the report for viewing seismic calculations, loads, and cables in the project report.

Learn how to generate a detailed ETABS report, set up export options, and review a comprehensive six hundred ninety-four page report spanning a 30–50 year period.

Learn why reducing the number of modes helps control story drift and time-period constraints, and how to adjust the model to 60 modes while checking maximum drift against limits.

Design columns and beams in ETABS and SAFE, exploring design settings, load combinations, section checks, and detailing for RCC and steel structures.

Detail concrete beams and columns in ETABS & SAFE, adjust default detailing preferences, select rebar sizes, view reinforcement schedules, and export drawings and elevations.

Design a shear wall by selecting design combinations, running analysis, and performing design checks. Learn to review results, apply detailing, and export design summaries.

Learn to detail a shear wall in etabs and safe by selecting the model, accessing the wall detail view, reviewing layout and elevations, and exporting the detailing as required.

Define and apply design combinations for the slab, set concrete slab design preferences and minimum cover, run analysis, and design the slab with top and bottom reinforcement.

Save and close the model, open a new detailing UDP file to design the slab with rebar rules, and export to Urbex for slab spacing 250 and bar sizes.

Explore a full 3d view of a reinforced concrete frame, featuring slab design, 30 shear reinforcement bars, and beam-column rebar in CSI detail, inspecting the concrete surface via the viewer.

Analyze the model in ETABS, then export reaction data to SAFE by choosing export loads, selecting cases, locations, and combinations, and saving the file for review.

Import a .f2k file into CSI Safe by selecting the file, clicking the import option, and keeping a copy.

Define material properties in SAFE by adding concrete with a 15 compressive strength, set the modulus of elasticity, name it M50, then define rebar properties for slab design.

Define slab properties in Safe by selecting the slab, naming it, choosing material, and setting thickness to 2000, then applying the template to finalize the properties.

Learn to model a mat foundation in SAFE, building points and slabs, exploring extruded views, and verifying loads and forces for RCC and steel structures.

Define a soil subgrade property and assign it to a slab in SAFE by following steps from display to support data, selecting slab properties, and applying the defined soil subgrade.

Analyze and design a mat foundation using the finite element method in SAFE, configure solver settings, run analyses, and evaluate reinforcement directions and areas.

Apply the strip based method in SAFE to design a mat foundation, run finite element analysis and design, and evaluate top and bottom reinforcement, rebar counts, and bar sizes.

Learn to detail a mat foundation in SAFE, switch units to metric, configure reinforcement preferences, generate drawing sheets, and export detailing results for reporting.

Understand how water behaves in a real-life scenario and model a rectangular water tank, then analyze it and determine a 3.6 m pressure diagram with a safety factor.

Set up grids for the rectangular water tank, adjusting the y-direction spacing to 10 meters and deleting existing structures as needed.

Define the material in ETABS & SAFE by selecting a modified material, assigning concrete grade C30, adjusting its compressive strength, and enabling selected elasticity models.

Contrast membrane and shell behavior: membrane areas transfer loads directly to supports like a sheet, while shell areas resist deformation and accommodate some out-of-plane movement through friction and flexibility.

Define slab section properties in ETABS & SAFE by naming slab 211, setting thickness 200, and selecting material C30; then define wall properties with thickness 300 and material details.

Learn to model walls and slabs in ETABS and SAFE by using the draw tool, selecting properties, and placing points to create wall and slab sections.

Assign restraints to supports by selecting joints, applying fixed restraints, and verifying in the assignment tab that linear directions and rotations are restricted.

Demonstrates meshing the floor and slab in ETABS & SAFE, selecting wall sections, applying a 1 meter maximum mesh, and assigning shell elements for load transfer analysis.

Navigate to the options in meshing part 2, select the slab, choose the two options, and click apply to view the mesh on both the wall and slab.

Navigate to define, add a variable pressure load, and select the non-fixed option. Define a live load, confirm both loads, and proceed to the next step.

Define the load combination in Etabs by adding a new one, assigning serviceability and water pressure components, setting opposite-direction forces with appropriate scale factors, and verifying the entries.

Apply the non-uniform law to shell loads, solve the equation to obtain A, B, C, and D, and learn each step from top to bottom with clear explanations.

Examine load cases for the water tank, case one with water pressure and case two with no water, noting pressure in Pa, internal friction 30 degrees, and soil density 18.

Calculate the maximum base pressure for case 1 by applying water pressure (gamma h) and combining P1 and P2, yielding about 36.60.

Explore how the pressure equation reduces when X and Y vanish, revealing height-dependent pressure, and compute the values of A, B, C, and D for case 1 and case 2.

Learn to apply non-uniform shell loads in Etabs by configuring local axes, selecting the shell pattern, and entering directional water and soil pressure values step by step.

Explore the deformed shape and extruded geometry to verify serviceability and ultimate load behavior, comparing deflected shapes, deformation index, and wall responses with animations for forces and stresses.

learn to evaluate stresses in etabs and safe for rc and steel structures, focusing on ultimate and service checks, reading maximum moment and base reactions, and assessing water pressure effects.

Design and detailing reinforced concrete walls in ETABS and SAFE, including assigning levels and pier numbers, running analysis, performing design checks, and generating wall reinforcement details.

Create a new model and set built-in metrics, steel section database, and the appropriate steel design code per the American standard. Work in 3d mode after closing the 2d window.

Learn to create joints in ETABS and SAFE by using draw joint object, plan view, and fine grids, then copy and paste coordinates to position joints along x, y, z.

Model a steel space structure in ETABS by creating joints and lines, then replicate in x and y to form a 10 m span with eight bays.

define a custom material in Etabs and Safe, then create a circular hollow section pipe with outer diameter 100 and wall thickness 5, and assign the material to its properties.

Select the members, assign the defined frame and section property, then apply pin connections to the joints and review the extruded frame display for channel and circular hollow sections.

define load patterns in ETABS by adding wind load in the x direction and seismic patterns in the y direction using auto lateral load and asc 716, then save.

Update the load pattern in etabs & safe using exposure from frame objects, set wind directions 0° and 90° with speed 110, and apply coefficients for x and y directions.

Select top joints of the truss, apply a joint load by choosing force, change the pattern to live, and apply minus 2 kN in global z direction to counter gravity.

Define the load combination in ETABS by selecting define, then load combination, choose design combos or add your own, edit names by double-clicking, apply to steel frame design, click okay.

Check your ETABS model for issues, adjust analysis preferences, then run the analysis to view deformed shapes and displacements through animated mode shapes, including the fundamental and mode two.

Set up design preferences, run steel frame design in ETABS, interpret utilization factors, optimize section sizes, verify all members pass, and access detailed design data and export options.

Explore how to check axial forces and bending moments in members for dead, live, and earthquake loads using Etabs post diagrams, with values and rotation features.

Learn to view the material list in ETABS, then iteratively optimize frame sections to reduce weight and material cost while tracking utilisation ratios.

Set up a new model, configure display and steel design code, use a blank workspace to create joints, and close 3D view to prep for next lecture on joint creation.

Learn to create a base level joint in ETABS by snapping, drawing, and verifying in 3D view, then divide the frame into four equal parts.

Model the time number and bracing by extending from existing points, rotating and joining joints, and using copy-paste to set coordinates at 1 m increments.

Customize toolbars by turning items on or off, managing selections with the select command, and using right-click options and shortcuts to save time.

Create the back support in etabs and safe by selecting, copying, and rotating joints and members, dividing frames, and aligning connections for proper load transfer.

Rotate the model, select and copy banner structure joints, then offset them by 1.5 m in the negative direction and 0.5 m in the y direction, applying changes.

Complete basic modelling of a frame in ETABS by joining lines, creating joints, copying geometry with dy and rotate, matching lines, and drawing bracing between joints to finalize the frame.

Define material properties in ETABS by adding a new material, selecting steel, setting the region to India, choosing the Indian standard, and saving the definition.

Import section properties by navigating to define, then section properties, and frame sections; import new properties for channel, steel angle, and small angle sections, and adjust the material to Indian.

Assign section properties to selected members in frame and section properties, applying an angle section to beams. Rotate to orient, select the column, set its section to 7200, and apply.

Assign section properties to selected members and generate an extruded view to verify excluded frames, using frame and section properties, extrude frame, and display options.

Select the joints, assign pin support using the restrain option, then apply and verify by inspecting the distance in that direction.

In ETABS, create a vertical member group, select all verticals, and apply 2-2 and 3-3 moment releases at both ends to both vertical and horizontal bracing members.

Define the load pattern by adding earthquake seismic patterns for x and y, then add wind load with positive and negative x and y, using ISE 1893 2016 code.

Define the load pattern by adding earthquake seismic loads in x and y, then add wind loads with x and y components, using ISE 1893 2016.

define and model the slab section by configuring section properties, naming the slab, selecting material, and setting its thickness for placement in the area.

Learn to assign wind loads to a shell in Etabs and Safe by selecting the shell, applying a uniform load in global y as w_l_y, then apply negative y load.

Select the vertical frame and apply distributed loads using frame loads in ETABS & SAFE, assigning global y then global x magnitudes like 1 kn/m and 0.5 kn/m.

Define load combinations efficiently in ETABS and SAFE by selecting the IS code, accessing frame design view preferences, and using add default design combos for steel frame design.

Unlock the model, go to analyze, and open Advanced Sapphire Option to address warnings. Then set the solver option to the standard solver and enable advanced solvers to tackle problems.

Analyze the model for warnings and instability, unlock it, update releases and joint labeling, apply end releases, then re-analyze to confirm no warnings remain.

Explore running an analysis in Etabs and viewing deformed shapes under the debt load and wind load cases, with animated results and mode shape checks.

Run analysis in ETABS, view deformed shapes, and automate steel frame design; identify overutilized members, apply section overrides, and verify passes, with next steps for unresolved cases.

Improve structural stability by modeling horizontal bracing, assigning double-angle sections, and running iterative analyses in ETABS and SAFE, verifying members and adjusting joints for balanced loads.

Set up the initial etabs model with metric units, choose steel and concrete design codes, configure the uniform grid, and define two to three stories with five-meter heights.

Define material properties by going to define, click material properties, add a new material, select steel, set the standard to E 36, and confirm.

Define the I section as a frame section by importing steel properties, set the default material to 36, and import multiple sections for use.

Learn to import a steel channel section in ETABS by defining a frame section, using import new properties, selecting channel sizes, and setting material to 36 to complete the import.

Model columns in ETABS and SAFE by selecting stories, drawing columns with the chosen section, and rotating them 90 degrees using the local axis, then refresh the view.

Model the outer periphery as a shear-connected frame with pinned moment releases and as a moment-connected frame with continuous releases, selecting appropriate sections and setting the base level.

model the interior silo support using ETABS and SAFE, creating joints and offsets, drawing beams, assigning pinned moment releases, and verifying interior beam connections.

Import angle and channel sections, set steel material, and define frame properties in ETABS. Model a beam with bracing, apply perpendicular projections, and convert the beam to laterally supported.

Define the checkered plate in section properties as a slab with material a36, 6 mm thickness, and membrane, then model it on sides using the draw lower wall plate tool and join.

Define the superimposed dead load and apply it as a shell load on the jacket plate; distribute silo weight and live load as point loads and verify with pattern loads.

Learn how to replicate a complex structural arrangement in ETABS by validating releases, resolving overlaps, and using replication settings to copy the design across regions, with checks for model integrity.

Move to story two and model the basic shear-connected and moment-connected frames, selecting specified sections, setting pinned and continuous releases, dividing the frame into three, and adding secondary beams.

Model the second story in ETABS by dividing beams into thirds, using 200 channel sections with pinned moment releases, creating joints, and replicating the arrangement across sides, including checkered plate.

learn to model the outer periphery of the third story in etabs by moving joints, creating moment-connected beams, and converting releases to pins with precise section changes.

Exclude the 2D drawing, divide the frame into three equal parts, and model a tertiary beam with pinned moment releases while adding bracing with a 200 channel and aligning joints.

Model vertical bracing in ETABS by switching to elevation view, setting snap options to line ends and midpoint, and using angle sections to divide frames and create bracing connections.

Apply various basic loads to silos and supporting frames in ETABS and SAFE, including uniform and live loads on shells and beams across plan and 3d views.

Define additional load patterns by navigating to define, selecting load patterns, and adding wind and seismic loads in the x direction, expanding from the previously defined patterns.

Modify the load pattern in ETABS by selecting wind patterns, setting wind speed and exposure, and adjusting lateral loads in the x and y directions before accepting updates.

Navigate to define and choose load combination, add default design combos, convert to user combination data, and edit or rename designs for steel frame design.

Learn to assign supports to a frame by selecting joints, applying restraints in the x, y, and z directions, and restraining rotation about the x axis to stabilize the structure.

Define diaphragms in etabs, set D1 and D2 as semi-rigid, assign D1 to story one and D2 to story two. Then apply diaphragms to jacket plates in plan view.

Run the analysis in ETABS and SAFE, then inspect the deformed shapes under dead, live, wind, and earthquake loads. Watch mode shapes in animated windows, noting translations and torsion.

Run the analysis, set the design code and frame type, then execute steel frame design and review member results, noting passes and failures.

Learn to pass failed members in ETABS and SAFE for RCC and steel by defining a larger channel, overriding sections, assigning them, and re-running analysis for full utilization.

Run the analysis to examine axial forces, then use elevation and 3D views to relate bending moments and shear forces to bend and pin connections on a continuous beam.

Perform steel connection design in Etabs by running analysis for steel members, accessing steel connection design, and reviewing joint details, bolt counts, plate thickness, and beam-to-column and beam-to-beam connections.

create a new steel building model with metric display units, select ASC 14 and the design codes, and set four-by-five grids with five-by-six spacings across four stories.

Define materials via material properties, choose United States region, and select steel with standard STM e992. Then add STM a523 by selecting grid B and clicking OK.

Import section properties in ETABS by going to define, frame section, and importing new properties from the Eyes Wide Plan section; select and import the W sections up to 760.

Define columns and beams with auto frame in ETABS using the auto select list to automatically assign column and beam sections, saving modeling time in RCC and steel structures.

Model beams and columns by configuring a master story in ETABS, then create similar stories. Changes in the master propagate to all copies.

Model columns in ETABS with quick draw, set auto column properties and continuous moment releases, then drag to regions and rotate selected columns 90 degrees with assign frame and apply.

Model a beam in etabs by building shear connected and moment connected frames, using auto beam, pinned releases for shear connections, and continuous moment connections, then verify in 3d view.

Define a composite beam by setting a steel wide-flange frame section in ETABS/SAFE, naming the property, selecting a size, and adding it for modeling in the next lecture.

Model a composite secondary beam in ETABS using quick draw, set pinned moment releases, select the composite section, and apply loads on moment-connected beams; explore similar-story modeling.

Define the text section, apply section properties, and model the deck by selecting grids. Toggle design modes with releases to switch between composite beam and ordinary steel design.

Provide the fixed support by selecting bottom joints in 3d or plan view to base level, assign joint restraints (translation and rotation about x, y, z), then apply and verify.

Define load pattern by adding wind load along x axis and y axis, seismic load along x axis, and superimposed dead load, using s 710, AC 710, and ASC 710.

Modify wind and seismic load patterns in ETABS by selecting load patterns, adjusting exposure, including shell objects, and removing undesired directions to tailor lateral loads for RCC and steel structures.

Apply uniform superimposed 2 kN/m^2 and live 3 kN/m^2 loads on deck slabs in ETABS, via shell loads, and verify in the load tab.

Model cladding in Etabs using auto draw from the 3d view, selecting floors. The cladding has zero mass and no section properties, so loads transfer to beams and columns.

Apply wind load to RCC and steel structures by selecting elevations, assigning shell loads, and setting wind pressure coefficients in x and y directions, including windward and leeward sides.

Define the load combination by clicking define, then load combinations, and use add default design combos to auto-create them for steel design. Double-click to review scale factors and loads.

Analyze and validate structural models in ETABS and SAFE, run the analysis, and examine deformed shapes, axial, shear, and bending moment results for shear-connected and moment-connected beams.

Run and review analysis, then design steel members in the software, using view preferences, auto section selection, and iterative analysis to ensure all steel frames pass the stress capital check.

Run the analysis, open design, and use composite beam design to automatically design the section. Use verify all member paths to confirm every composite beam passes the design check.

Explore detailing and the material list for a steel building in ETABS & SAFE, including dimensions, elevations, framing plans, column and beam details, and material quantities with total weight.

Perform steel connection design in ETABS and SAFE, examining beam-to-beam and beam-to-column connections, executing design checks, and detailing base plates, bolts, welds, and anchor rods to pass requirements.