Introduction to ETABS - Just the Fundamentals

In this tutorial, we learn how to use ETABS, a structural analysis and building design software package. ETABS has a lot to offer, so this video focuses on learning the basics of how to define a model, apply loads and load combinations, and interpret the analysis results.

We first define material and section properties. Then we draw the two-dimensional truss model. Finally, we place point and distributed loads and analyze the deflections, reactions, and axial force and moment diagrams.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Welcome to ETABS
2:00 Navigating Views
3:33 Materials and Sections
5:30 Drawing the Structure
8:33 Modifying the Frames
11:06 Boundaries and Restraints
12:17 Load Patterns and Combinations
15:25 Applying Loads
19:33 Analysis and Results