Modelling issues in SAP2000

[Usman3301]

This structure is made up of Granite stones only. I haven't modeled a "Solid model" before, I have been trying to model this structure for past few days but have been unable to model it. Problems I am facing are following:

1- In SAP2000 which section property should I use for modelling this structure? Should I consider a wall section or slab section?

2- Should I opt for some other software instead of SAP2000?

3- How can I model the tapering of the structure in software?

After getting fed up using SAP2000 for modelling, I tried ETABS for modelling base of the structure but the structure didn't read any object and this is the error displayed
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But when I modeled the base in SAP2000, this was what I got
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I have to submit this model by Monday and it's last deadline, so any sort of help regarding modelling of this structure would be highly appreciated.

Let me know if you have want more information concerning this structure.

Thanks.

 

[JAE]

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