PROJECT CODE NO.: REV.

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BUILDING NAME : DATE :

STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT- ETABS MODELING CHECKLIST

ETABS MODELLING CHECKLIST

Check
Remarks
CHECK

PRE-ANALYSIS CHECKS
1 Matching between DWGs and ETABS model (geometry & levels )
2 Material properties as per general notes.
3 Concrete sections as per DWGs.
4 Modifiers factores for Concrete elements.
5 Diaphrams for areas are assigned
6 Auto/Manuel Mesh for shell elements.
7 All static loads have been implemented.
Manuel Torsion loads due to Leg beams or corbels have been
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implemented for DL , SDL, WALLS & LL.
9 Live load reduction factor to be canceled if no. floors ≤5
10 Define response spectrum function
11 Mass source for seismic loads.
12 Check modal case (RITZ or Eigen)
13 Confirm seismic loading inputs are correct
14 Confirm wind loading inputs are correct
15 P-Delta effects activated (iterative).
M12 to be taken into consideration ( deisgn with program or make
16 M12 modefier =0.01 to redistrbiute twisting moment)

17 Check / Modify unbraced length factor for double height columns.

18 All links should be linear & fixed

19 Check continuity for adjecant beams that not share

the same point with column
20 Check continuity for adjecant slabs with variable levels
(use edge release)
21 Making momoent release at start & end of secondry beams
22 Loads combinations (working and ultimate) as per code

23 If there are planted columns, construction sequence to be used

 L shape column to be modeled accuratly ( From section designer
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check that c.g of local axix is identical to c.g of global axix )
25 Piers have been defined.
26 If staires are modeled in 3d , use in plane modefiers almost 0
27 For one way slabs , use outplane modefier almost 0 in long dir.
28 Check design codes , design prefrences & design combinations.
29 Check for errors / warnings

POST-ANALYSIS CHECKS
30 Stability of the model (run log)
31 Deformed shape for differne load cases is resonable
Your first mode period should be roughly of 0.08 to 0.15
32 multiplied by the number of storeys of your building.

33 Modal participating mass ratio > 90%

34 Scaling of response spectrum load case to 85% from static
35 Computing p-delta effect and check that it is in allowable range
36 Expansion joint width have been verified if exist.
37 Building drift within limits.

38 All elements in ETABS model are safe.

39 All stresses and reinforcement ratios are within acceptable limits.

40 For plunge pools (if exist) tesile stress to be below

than allowable limit.
 PROJECT CODE NO.: REV. NO :

BUILDING NAME: DATE :

STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT- SAFE MODELING CHECKLIST

SAFE MODELLING CHECKLIST

Checker
Remarks
CHECK

1 Matching between DWGs and ETABS model.

2 Material properties as per general notes.
3 Concrete sections as per DWGs.
4 All static loads have been implemented.
non contentious slab with different level shall release their
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Edges

6 Links to be checked as it is not exported from ETABS

7 Loads from adjacent parts at Expansion Joint.

8 Check for errors.

9 Check design codes and category of structure.

10 Loads combinations (working and ultimate) as per ……… code

11 Long term deflection for beams and slabs are within limits.

12 Punching ratio within limit 0.8 - 0.9.

13 All elements in SAFE model are safe.
FOUNDATION FOR ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED IN ONE SAFE
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MODEL
STRESSES UNDER FOUNDATIONS ARE WITHIN LIMIT (0.8-0.9
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ALLOWABLE).

16 ALL STRESSES AND REINFORCEMENT RATIOS ARE WITHIN

PERMISSIBLE LIMITS.
 PROJECT CODE NO.:
BUILDING NAME:
DATE. :
STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT- COORDINATION CHECKLIST

DWGs CHECKLIST

CHECK
Remarks
CHECK

1 Grids typical to arch.

2 columns (match with arch)

3 columns (distribution of columns on both sides)

4 columns (bukling concern)

5 slab edge math to arch

6 slab thickness ( safe and economic )

7 levels of slabs match to arch

avoid any inverted beams at roof which prvent acess from

9 each areas even there is arch parpet to account for client
requirment in future

Openings locations in all structural members to be

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coordinated with arch

9 beams ( not clashed with arch)

10 beams (safe and economic)

11 beams (supported well)

12 bath rooms depressed slabs

13 stairs (Thickness-direction-Loading method)

Check that all columns in ground floor / basment floor exist

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in column layout and foundation layout
15 Terminated and planted columns (location and coordination)
ALL 250 mm walls at ground to be supported by tie beam or
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ground beam .
 PROJECT CODE NO.:
BUILDING NAME:
DATE. :
STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENT- COORDINATION CHECKLIST

DWGs CHECKLIST

CHECK
Remarks
CHECK

That the different system alternatives have been studied and

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the most functional and economical solution(s) selected.

2 All levels to be matched with arch.

That the locations of Expansion Joint (if exist) is compatible

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with Archtectural DWGs.
4 That the structural gridlines agree with Archtectural Plans.
That the columns cocations and approximate sizes of
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strucutre elments are not clash with arch.
Location of HVAC units to be not clashed with strucutre
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elments.

7 Coordinate locations of tanks, manholes, sump pit and any

pipes that pass through structure elements.

8 Openings locations in all structural members to be

coordinated with arch. and MEB .

9 Openings dimensions and locations to be allowed by design

code.

10 Check slabs rft details at locations of variable levels

ALL 250 mm walls at ground to be supported by tie beam or

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ground beam .

12 Levels, thickness , rft. Values to be mentioned at plans

check column scheduale, footing scheduale and beam

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scheduale

14 check general notes

15 For 160mm slabs, no top mesh needed