Modeling a hot rolled W section with an opening in the web, using ETABS. 1

[Abdullah J]

How to model an opening in the web of a hot rolled steel W section using ETABS ?

 

[jayrod12]

It's likely easier to just model it without, and then run the numbers for the hole by hand. It's not overly complicated. Use the analysis results from ETABS to know the moment and shears at the location of the hole.