The document discusses a module that enables exchange of models between Scia Engineer and ETABS. It allows import and export of common model entities like geometry, cross-sections, loads and results. This allows users to take advantage of both programs by combining their strengths and comparing results.
The document discusses a module that enables exchange of models between Scia Engineer and ETABS. It allows import and export of common model entities like geometry, cross-sections, loads and results. This allows users to take advantage of both programs by combining their strengths and comparing results.
The document discusses a module that enables exchange of models between Scia Engineer and ETABS. It allows import and export of common model entities like geometry, cross-sections, loads and results. This allows users to take advantage of both programs by combining their strengths and comparing results.
The document discusses a module that enables exchange of models between Scia Engineer and ETABS. It allows import and export of common model entities like geometry, cross-sections, loads and results. This allows users to take advantage of both programs by combining their strengths and comparing results.
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.
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 Included in P E
Required module: esa.00.
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
