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How To Use Meshing Tools Effectively in ETABS Questions and Answers

The webinar discussed how to effectively use meshing tools in ETABS, noting that it is important to have 4-8 mesh points per slab to properly distribute beam forces and loads, and that the floor meshing should be finer than wall meshing to ensure proper load distribution on shear walls with non-uniform horizontal loads. Users can also define layered shell properties, assign a mesh to shell thickness, and should auto-mesh ramps by cutting them into structural elements or meshing into equal sized elements.

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How To Use Meshing Tools Effectively in ETABS Questions and Answers

The webinar discussed how to effectively use meshing tools in ETABS, noting that it is important to have 4-8 mesh points per slab to properly distribute beam forces and loads, and that the floor meshing should be finer than wall meshing to ensure proper load distribution on shear walls with non-uniform horizontal loads. Users can also define layered shell properties, assign a mesh to shell thickness, and should auto-mesh ramps by cutting them into structural elements or meshing into equal sized elements.

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WEBINAR: How to use Meshing Tools Effectively in ETABS

Webinar Questions and Answers

1. Q: How important is floor meshing in regard to distribution of beam forces and moments?
A: It is very important; it is recommended that a slab have 4-8 mesh points to ensure the beam is
being loaded correctly. For concrete structures, it is recommended that a tee beam be used to ensure
the correct stiffness.

2. Q: How does meshing effect vertical load distribution in a one-way slab?


A: Vertical loads are transferred in a one-way slab in the direction of slab stiffness. The slab would
need to be meshed for loads to transfer in the direction of the slab.

3. Q: Does auto-meshing effect load distribution on shear walls where horizontal non-uniform?
A: Yes, it is recommended that the floor meshing be finer than the wall meshing to ensure proper
loading distribution.

4. Q: Is there a way to edit the actual internal mesh nodes?


A: Users can save the mesh, export it to different formats (DXF), edit the mesh and re-import back
into ETABS. In the near future, users will be able to update the mesh graphically without having to
export/import the mesh.

5. Q: Can one mesh the plate/shell thickness itself?


A: Users can define layered shell properties and can assign a mesh. Extruding the shell object
shows the thickness of the shell as meshed.
WEBINAR: How to use Meshing Tools Effectively in ETABS

6. Q: What type of mesh is better for ramps?


A: It is recommended that for ramps, users assign the following floor auto mesh options. Under
Assign>Shell>Floor Auto mesh options, select Auto Cookie Cut Object into Structural Elements.
Alternatively, in the same dialogue box, select Mesh Object into X by X elements.

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