Hi. I just want to know any tips to become a freelance/self-employed structural engineer in the future. My main target is just small projects. Low-rise buildings and the likes. I am a Licensed Civil Engineer in my country and currently work in the construction industry as technical engineer...
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Do I need to model the Slab on Grade (slab on ground floor) in ETABS? I have a two-storey structure. If so, do I need to use it as part of my diaphragm? Currently I only modeled my slab at second floor and assigned the diaphragm.
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Hi! I'm new to the software. How do I model a frame in ETABS? Should I model it using centerline? What if in the architectural plan the perimeter beams is flushed to one side of column?
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Hi. I'm fairly new to the industry of structural engineering. Our local code adapts UBC 97 for seismic parameters. The problem is I'm not familiar with ASCE-7 and ETABS 18 don't have UBC 97 for its seismic parameters. How can I assign seismic parameter to ETABS using UBC 97? Is there any...
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What load combination should I use on seismic drift check? Should I use Ultimate or service level?
My college professor also told me that I can use pure earthquake load 1.0E (derived from base shear force). Is it okay to use this?
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