ETABS_For Modelling, Analyzing and Designing the Structures

For nearly 30 years, ETABS has been recognized as the industry standard for Building Analysis and Design Software. Today, continuing in the same tradition, ETABS has evolved into a completely integrated building analysis and design environment. The system built around a physical object based graphical user interface, powered by targeted new special purpose algorithms for analysis and design, with interfaces for drafting and manufacturing, is redefining standards of integration, productivity and technical innovation.

The integrated model can include moment resisting frames, braced frames, staggered truss systems, frames with reduced beam sections or side plates, rigid and flexible floors, sloped roofs, ramps and parking structures, mezzanine floors, multiple tower buildings and stepped diaphragm systems with complex concrete, composite or steel joist floor framing systems. solutions to complex problems such as panel zone deformations, diaphragm shear stresses, and construction sequence loading are now at your fingertips.

ETABS is the solution, whether you are designing a simple 2D frame or performing a dynamic analysis of a complex high-rise that utilizes non-linear dampers for inter-story drift control.

MOST MISUNDERSTOOD BASKETBALL RULES

I have listed here the most misunderstood Basketball rules(Fouls) used in SriLankan Basketball matches and practices. As a Basketball player I am glad to share this with you all. The Reference is given below.

1. Charging Foul:

An offensive foul consisting of illegal personal contact by pushing or moving into an opponent’s torso. This usually happens when an offensive player drives to the basket and “runs over” a defensive player. If a basket is made on a “charging” call, the basket will not count. The defensive player does not receive any free throws on player control (the person charging has the ball) fouls.

RETROFITTING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

The simple definition of the word “Retrofitting” is modifying existing structures with additional or new components or members.

The buildings were constructed with local available materials such as stone, brick, wood and other local materials with no guidance of an Engineer or Architect will start to fail after some years. Therefore retrofitting (strengthening) is very necessary nowadays for these types of buildings.

When doing a retrofitting project we have to consider many issues. Selecting a proper retrofitting method for the structure is a very important thing when doing retrofitting. The method has to satisfy the structural strength of the structure and it must be cost effective as well. Some buildings may be historical buildings, and it is important to do the retrofitting with additional care and not affecting the old structure.

There are many techniques to retrofit the structure. Selecting the proper method for a particular building will finish most of the retrofitting part of the project.

Here I have uploaded the report about the Project which we have done as a research project in our final year.

Report_Retrofitting of Existing Structures

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