Here is a step-by-step guide to creating a simple 3D model and performing analysis and design using ETABS:
: Requires defining the response spectrum function based on local seismic zones. Load Combinations : Create combinations (e.g., ) as per regional standards. Review & Optimization : After running the analysis, engineers check for Soft Story (where lateral stiffness is
When you launch ETABS, you see the . Click File > New Model .