ETABS interface

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ETABS interface
The purpose of this module is to offer more openness between Scia Engineer and ETABS
in order to combine the strengths of both programs. With this module both Scia Engineer and
ETABS users are able to exchange their models.
The most often used items like1D/2D elements, loads and supports are supported in both
the import and export. The user always receives a log file where all the exported/imported
data are summarized.

Datasheet Scia Engineer

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ETABS interface

Civil engineers use more and more different programs to calculate large projects. Each program
has its specific expertise but also its downside.
Scia Engineer is known for its excellent and easyto-use modeller, fully automatic mesh generator
and fast solver. With the link between ETABS
and Scia Engineer the user is now able to combine advantages of both programs.
Of course, a link between two CAE programs
gives to users other tools:
Comparison of the results in different programs;
Using wider set of design codes;
Doing the slab design in Scia Engineer;
Analyzing PT slabs and/or prestressed elements in Scia Engineer.

Supported entities
Geometry:

Geometry of nodes;
Straight beams and columns;
Polylines;
Straight walls and slabs.

Cross-sections:

Rolled cross-section;
Circle;
Rectangle;
General cross-section.

Model data:
Degrees of freedom for member connections
and supports;
Supports;
Rigid connect or a hinge;
Point supports;
Hinges on beams.
Loads:

Static loads;
Permanent and live loads;
Self weight.
Point forces and moments;
Line forces, moments, thermal loads;
Surface forces;
Ground displacements;
Load cases;
Combinations.

How does it work?

Import of an ETABS file in Scia Engineer
A user can select in the Import menu of Scia
Engineer to import an ETABS file. Then it is possible to choose in which design code the project is
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opened and which materials are equivalent. When

this is done the ETABS model is opened in Scia
Engineer with selected preconditions. The user
receives a log file wherein all the imported data
are described.
Export of Scia Engineer data to ETABS
Exporting of Scia Engineer files to ETABS can
be done via the export menu in Scia Engineer.
Here one can choose to export the Scia Engineer
project into an ETABS file (*.e2k). When the
export is done the user can open the e2k file in
ETABS were he can work on his exported model
in ETABS. The user receives a log file wherein
all the exported data are described.

Highlights

NEW

User is able to compare the results in a

different program

User can use the meshing

and the FEM

solver in Scia Engineer
Use of intuitive modeller of Scia Engineer
User can do the slab design in Scia
Engineer
User can analyze PT slabs and/or
prestressed elements in Scia Engineer

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