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  1. philski888

    ETABS release slab (pin) at core walls for a tower

    no worries, thanks I will give that a try! If anyone does know of a 'release' type joint for shell plates let me know. cheers
  2. philski888

    ETABS release slab (pin) at core walls for a tower

    I understand the above method of changing the slabs to "membrane" instead of "shell", however I still want to maintain the stiffness of the slab, as the slab is physically there. Therefore I would prefer to keep the slab as a shell, but "release" it at the walls. is this at all possible?
  3. philski888

    ETABS release slab (pin) at core walls for a tower

    Hello all, I am new to ETABS and I am trying to setup a lateral stability model for a tower. I have modelled the building, with the slabs as shell elements. I would like to release the slabs, eg pin them, to the core walls as the slabs will be connected via a corbel. There will be no moment...
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