Analysis
22.2.0_ETA_frequency_domain_analysis
The following two types of frequency domain analysis have been added into ETABS:
- • Steady State analysis may be used in lieu of the more computationally intensive Time-History, often for cases where the initial ramp up or cool down periods are not considered important.
- • Power Spectral Density analysis is a method to perform a probabilistic evaluation of random vibrations across a frequency range.
Structural Model
22.2.0_ETA__sumitomo_damper
A new link property was added to represent the Sumitomo Viscoelastic Damper produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries.
22.2.0_ETA_NL_point_spring_prop
Composite Beam Design
22.2.0_ETA_comp_beam_design_IS11384_BG50017
Composite Beam Design codes have been added for the Indian IS 11384:2022 and the Chinese GB50017 codes.
User Interface
22.2.0_ETA_display_rebar_detailing
Rebar detailing information for concrete columns and beams can now be accessed from the object right click form when detailing results are available.
22.2.0_ETA_display_slab_rebar_editor_strip_rebar
The rebar detailing editor for strip rebar can now be accessed from the design strip right click form when slab detailing results are available.
22.2.0_ETA_display_frame_local_color
Output and Display
22.2.0_ETA_colored_contours
Introduction
22.0.0_ETA_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in ETABS v22.0.0.
Analysis
22.0.0_ETA_walking_vibrations
Structural Model
22.0.0_ETA_auto_gen_NL_frame_hinges
- 1. Steel beam, column, and brace hinges using the reference standard AISC 342-22 as specified in ASCE 41-23 Chapter 9.
- 2. Concrete beam, column, shear wall, and coupling beam hinges using the reference standard ACI 369.1-22 as specified in ASCE 41-23 Chapter 10.
22.0.0_ETA_curved_beam_to_shell
Loading
22.0.0_ETA_respon_spec_kyrgyztan
22.0.0_ETA_auto_wind_vietnam
Steel Design
22.0.0_ETA_steel_AISC-360-22
The AISC 360-22 design code has been added for steel frame design (including AISC 341-22 Seismic Provisions), composite beam design, composite columns design, and steel connection design.
22.0.0_ETA_steel_CSA-S16-2019
22.0.0_ETA_steel_joists
- 1. New joist design code SJI 100-2020 has been added.
- 2. A new type of steel joist section has been added, "Custom Joist Section", whose definition includes component section data.
- 3. A detailed calculation report has been implemented.
Concrete Design
22.0.0_ETA_concrete_ACI-318-19
- 1. Ordinary moment frames (OMF) in Seismic Design Category (SDC) B, using the nominal flexural strength of the beams.
- 2. Intermediate moment frames (IMF), using the nominal flexural strength of the beams.
- 3. Special moment frame (SMF), using the probable flexural strength of the beams.
22.0.0_ETA_concrete_special_shear_ACI-318-19
An enhancement has been added for Special Structural concrete shear walls per ACI 318-19. The design is now done using the amplified factored shear force, Ve = Omega_v * w_v * Vu < 3.0 * Vu) per section 18.10.3.1. This check for Special Structural Walls was not present in earlier versions.
Determination of shear demand for walls with hw / ℓw ≥ 2.0 [Taken from ACI 318-19(22), Fig. R18.10.3.1]
22.0.0_ETA_concrete_maj_min_dir_ACI-318-19
Design Results
22.0.0_ETA_parallel_processing
An enhancement has been made to speed up joist design by using parallel processing.
22.0.0_ETA_steel_joist_SJI-2010
Material Libraries & Databases
22.0.0_ETA_mat_lib_ASTM
22.0.0_ETA_frame_sec_AISC
Reporting
22.0.0_ETA_auto_wind_report
Application Programming Interface (API)
22.0.0_ETA_api_.NET8
The ETABS API has been updated to support .NET 8.
Introduction
21.2.0_ETA_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in ETABS v21.2.0.
Design
21.2.0_ETA_AISC_360-16_360-10
Steel connection design is now available per the AISC 360-16 and AISC 360-10 codes. This includes Beam-Beam, Beam-Column, Column-Footing, welded, and bolted connections.
21.2.0_ETA_euro_steel_frame_corrigendum_2
Loading
21.2.0_ETA_turkish_code_2018_response_spec
The auto-seismic load pattern and response-spectrum function were added for the Malaysian National Annex of Eurocode 8-2004.
Structural Model
21.2.0_ETA__frame_hinge_assign_presets
The frame hinge assignment feature has been enhanced with four new preset hinge assignment distribution types:
- 1. Beam Column, which adds a moment or PMM hinge at the ends of the frame object.
- 2. Distributed Plasticity, which adds hinges along the length of the frame object based on a specified integration rule.
- 3. Equal Spacing, which adds hinges at a fixed spacing along the length of the frame object.
- 4. Continuous Support, which adds one hinge at the center of every frame element associated with the selected frame object.
Analysis
21.2.0_ETA_multi-thread_solver
An enhancement has been made to allow the “Number of (Internal) Threads for Analysis" setting to also control number of threads that can be used by the Multi-threaded Solver. This creates less competition for resources and can speed up analysis.
21.2.0_ETA_modal_damping
An enhancement has been made to speed up direct-integration time-history load cases with additional modal damping specified for a large number of modes. For building structures, the higher-frequency modes typically respond statically to seismic and wind loading, and stiffness proportional damping is more efficient for the damping at high frequencies.
Output and Display
21.2.0_ETA_disable_sav_fiber_analysis_results
The option to disable saving of individual fiber results for Fiber P-M2-M3 frame hinges is now available. This can significantly reduce disk storage when individual fiber stress-strain results are not needed. Detailed hinge results will still be available, including the state and status of the hinge obtained from the fiber results.
Database Tables
21.2.0_ETA_parallelized_database_tables
Import and Export
21.2.0_ETA_exporting_non-linear_links_Perform3D
Enhancement added for exporting Non-Linear links from ETABS to Perform3D. Following links types are handled:
- 1. ETABS Damper - Exponential > Perform3D Fluid Damper
- 2. ETABS Gap > Perform3D Nonlinear Elastic Gap-Hook Bar
- 3. ETABS Hook > Perform3D Nonlinear Elastic Gap-Hook Bar
- 4. ETABS Rubber Isolator > Perform3D Seismic Isolator, Rubber Type
- 5. ETABS Friction Isolator > Perform3D Seismic Isolator, Friction Pendulum
21.2.0_ETA_exporting_shells_Perform3D
ETABS models exported to Perform3D now include shell uniform loads in the global coordinate system. These loads will be exported to Perform3D as lumped nodal loads on the nodes which form the shell elements.
21.2.0_ETA_exporting_pier_elements_Perform3D
For ETABS models exported to Perform3D, frame objects that are assigned a Pier or Spandrel label will be exported to Perform3D in separate element groups based on their Pier or Spandrel label names.
21.2.0_ETA_exporting_gage_elements_Perform3D
ETABS models exported to Perform3D now include Line and Quad gauge elements. Translational type line gauges in ETABS will be exported as Perform3D Axial Strain Gage (2-node) components. Rotational type line gauges in ETABS will be exported as Perform3D Rotational Gage, Beam Type (2-node) components. Shear type quad gauges in ETABS will be exported as Perform3D Shear Strain Gage (4-node) components. Rotation type quad gauges in ETABS will be exported as Perform3D Rotation Gage, Wall Type (4-node) components.
Cloud Sign-in Licensing
21.2.0_ETA_cloud_sign_in_lic
Cloud Sign-in licensing is now available
- • Access CSI software using secure user credentials — no more activation keys
- • Access licenses anywhere with internet access
- • Option to create License Groups to manage who has access to your licenses
- • Option to remotely terminate an active license session
- • Option to federate your identity provider (IdP), allowing users to user their familiar company credentials instead
Loading
21.1.0_ETA_function_def
- ∙ The processing of large function files, such as wind records, has been made more efficient for speed and storage.
- ∙ Functions can be added or modified after the analysis is run and the model is locked.
- ∙ More control has been given to locating function files on the local computer or network.
Analysis
21.1.0_ETA_speed_eff_parallelized_design
Design
21.1.0_ETA_design_code_crack-width
Detailing
21.1.0_ETA_pt_tendon_vert_profile
Detailing
21.0.0_ETA_detailing_menu
Detailing of concrete and steel structures, as well as the production and management of schematic design drawings, is now available from a new Detailing menu inside ETABS. It can now handle multiple towers as well.
21.0.0_ETA_detailing_revit_reinforcement
Detailed reinforcement from beams, slabs, column stacks, and wall stacks can now be exported from ETABS to Autodesk® Revit® through the CSiXRevitTM 2023 plugin to Revit 2023.
Structural Model
21.0.0_ETA_tributary_PT_tendon
Tributary PT tendons are now accounted for in finite element-based design of slabs and cracked-slab deflection analysis (short- and long-term).
Loading
21.0.0_ETA_NBCC_2020
Auto-wind load, auto-seismic load, and response-spectrum function based on NBCC 2020 have been added.
21.0.0_ETA_ASCE_7-22
Auto-wind load, auto-seismic load, and response-spectrum function based on ASCE 7-22 have been added.
21.0.0_ETA_assign_loads_null_lines/areas
Loads assigned to null lines and null areas applied in any local or global direction are now transferred to the underlying structural floors. In earlier versions only loads in the gravity direction were transferred.
Design
21.0.0_ETA_steel_design_AS_4100:2020
AS 4100:2020 steel frame design has been added.
21.0.0_ETA_composite_design_Euro_4-2004
Output and Display
21.0.0_ETA_crack_sec_modifiers_database
Cracked-section modifiers for beam and floor objects are now included in the database tables.
21.0.0_ETA_database_tables_includes
Nonlinear shear-material state and status output for general wall hinges is now available in the database tables, deformed shape display, and performance-check output.
Database Tables
21.0.0_ETA_edit_select_perf_check_def
Performance-check definitions can now be edited when the model is locked and selected for associated tabular output.
Application Programming Interface (API)
21.0.0_ETA_.net6
Support for .NET 6 has been added including a help topic in the "Key Concepts" folder.
Structural Model
20.2.0_ETA_specified_rebar_layout
20.2.0_ETA_fixed_length_damper
20.2.0_ETA_steel_csa_g40.20-13
Analysis
20.2.0_ETA_faster_analysis_model_gen
Design
20.2.0_ETA_concrete_csa_a23.3-19
20.2.0_ETA_nzs_310-06
20.2.0_ETA_concrete_slab_aci_318-19
Loading
20.2.0_ETA_temp_load_area_objects
Output and Display
20.2.0_ETA_integrated_wall_reactions
Application Programming Interface (API)
20.2.0_ETA_api_ntc_2018
- • Parameters for the Italian NTC 2018 response-spectrum function.
- • Design preferences and design overwrites for steel frame code CSA-S16-19.
- • Parameters for eigen and Ritz load cases.
20.2.0_ETA_api_multiple_instances
- • The client can attach to any running instance of ETABS given its process ID.
- • A new command "Set as active instance for API" has been added to the Tools menu.
- • A new interface cPluginContract has been added to simplify plugin development.
- • Speed has been improved for external .NET clients that call the API by chaining properties and methods in deeply nested loops.
Structural Model
20.1.0_ETA_shear_wall_hinges
20.1.0_ETA_age_of_concrete
Design
20.1.0_ETA_CSA A23.3_concrete_design
The CSA S16-19 code has been added for steel frame design.
The CSA S16-19 code has been added for composite beam design.
Data Files
20.1.0_ETA_external_data_files_faster
20.1.0_ETA_indian_database_files
CSI Spotlight
20.0.0_ETA_enhancement_videos
Watch our Spotlight Videos to learn more about the latest enhancements in ETABS v20.0.0.
Part 1 - Modeling & Loading
Part 2 - Design & Performance-Based Design
Structural Model
20.0.0_ETA_support_lines
s20.0.0_ETA_slab_panels
20.0.0_ETA_floor_line_releases
20.0.0_ETA_AS_Creep
20.0.0_ETA_scale_factors
Loading
20.0.0_ETA_pattern_live_load
20.0.0_ETA_auto_patt_loading
20.0.0_ETA_patt_loading_img
20.0.0_ETA_AS_NZ_wind_load
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20.0.0_ETA_temp_gradient_loads
Analysis
20.0.0_ETA_named_sets_chng_mod_release
20.0.0_ETA_analy_speed_FNA
20.0.0_ETA_opt_AMD_CPUs
Design
20.0.0_ETA_moment_cap_PT_sections
20.0.0_ETA_concrete_frame_design
20.0.0_ETA_shear_design
20.0.0_ETA_Euro_NTC_steel design
Performance-Based Design
20.0.0_ETA_frame_hinge_coupling_beams
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20.0.0_ETA_rebar_mat_wall_hinge
20.0.0_ETA_auto_hinge_hysteresis
Integration with Perform 3D
20.0.0_ETA_importsFrom_perform
Graphics
20.0.0_ETA_UI_measuring_tool
20.0.0_ETA_UI_PT_display
Database Tables
20.0.0_ETA_Diaph_table
Data Exchange
20.0.0_ETA_exr_files_csi_products
20.0.0_ETA_uni_load_sets_revit_export
Application Programming Interface (API)
20.0.0_ETA_API_improvements
