Understanding the purpose and capabilities of ETABS

Navigating the ETABS interface and workspace

Configuring project settings and units for structural models

Importing and creating 3D building models in ETABS

Creating structural elements: beams, columns, slabs, and walls

Defining material properties for different structural elements

Modifying and editing the building geometry efficiently

Utilising grid systems for structural layout and organisation

Understanding different load types: dead, live, wind, seismic, etc.

Assigning loads to structural elements and analysing the model

Analysing the structure for internal forces and deformations

Evaluating load combinations and design load cases

Introduction to dynamic analysis and its importance

Performing modal analysis for natural frequencies and mode shapes

Response spectrum analysis for seismic loads and dynamic behaviour

Designing beams, columns, slabs, and shear walls for concrete structures

Checking and optimising reinforcement detailing

Verifying and fine-tuning design according to design codes (e.g., ACI, Eurocode)

Designing steel beams, columns, and connections

Checking member capacities and serviceability criteria

Implementing steel design standards (e.g., AISC, Eurocode)

Explode, join, and break commands

Grips and dynamic input

Understanding the importance of P-Delta effects in tall structures

Performing P-Delta analysis for structural stability

Evaluating the influence of vertical loads on lateral stability

Introducing nonlinear analysis and its applications

Analysing structural behaviour under large deformations

Understanding material nonlinearity and its effects

Simulating construction sequence and temporary loads

Modelling construction stages for progressive collapse analysis

Analysing the structure for construction loads and stages

Analysing and designing a multi-story building structure

Seismic analysis and design of a high-rise building

Dynamic analysis of a special-purpose structure (e.g., auditorium, stadium)