Monthly Archives: March 2013

Quick tip: when applying temperature loads to a diaphragm (for example, in a parking structure), make sure the diaphragm is set to semirigid, not rigid. I definitely did not just make this mistake in my model and I don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Dan Popp | Leave a comment

ETABS Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Dan Popp

My wife and I had a standing disagreement for the first year after moving into our house: she thought it was faster to turn at the stoplight; I thought it was quicker to get there the back way. It turns … Continue reading →

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ETABS Recovered Loads

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Dan Popp

When designing a structure, you as the structural engineer must keep in view the big picture. What are the ‘vital signs’ of the structure? What do you tell your supervisor when they ask for a quick status? ETABS, like other … Continue reading →

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