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I don't have consistent structural design work. I had three projects to one client, all are two-storey reinforced concrete buildings some are decks, some are roofs, but that was 2 years ago. My day-to-day work is to prepare shop drawings to be used on-site, manage material quantity (rebar...

Yes. I understand that it would not be enough now. But to be clear, what would be the best course of action? So that I can prepare myself in the future. Say 7 yrs or so. Thanks!

Thanks! Did you take any other trainings outside of work experience (e.g. masters degree or any training specific to your goal)?

Sorry, 2 years in total experience.

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...

Thank you for understanding. I'm fairly new to industry (less than 2 years) and I'm only doing structural engineering on the side. My main work is on project management/execution. I just want to learn more on structural engineering.

Right. Sorry. In a general sense as well not just from software application.

Thank you. Will do that. From my initial understanding it acts as the stiffness of the structure. I just wonder if the slab on the ground floor is needed to act as a diaphragm. Will read more on this.

Hi! 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. Thank you!

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? Thank you all!

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...

My country adopts UBC '97 for the most part but also uses ASCE-7. What is generally the difference between UBC '97 and ASCE-7 in terms of seismic analysis? Understood that seismic analysis is at strength level, I always have a hard time understanding that part. Thank you.

That's a great article. Thanks for that! About the pure 1.0E alone, maybe that was based on his engineering judgement? As for myself, I'm fairly new to the industry.

I forgot to mention that he (my college professor) only use pure earthquake load 1.0E on low rise structure two-/three storey buildings.

Hello engineers 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? Thank you all!