COMPARATIVE STUDY

BETWEEN MANUAL ANALYSIS

AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE
ANALYSIS (ETABS) OF BEAM

PROJECT GUIDE PRESENTED BY

Prof. Asheena Sunny Murad Seid (1801158)
INRODUCTION
• ETABS is a special-purpose computer program developed specifically for building
structures. It provides the Structural Engineer with all the tools necessary to
create, modify, analyze, design, and optimize building models. These features are
fully integrated in a single, Windows-based, graphical user interface that is
unmatched in terms of ease- of-use, productivity, and capability.
• ETABS (Extended Three Dimensional Analysis of Building System) is a software
which is incorporated with all the major analysis engines that is static, dynamic,
Linear and non-linear, etc. and especially this Software is used to analyze and
design the buildings.
• Structural analysis and design is used to produce a structure capable of resisting
all applied loads without failure during its intended life.
• In this study we will discuss about comparative study between manual analysis
and computer software analysis (ETABS) of beam.
Objectives

The main objective of this study :

• Literature review for analysis and design of ETABS software
• Comparative study between manual analysis and computer software analysis
(ETABS) of beam.
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Two commercial programs for structural
analysis were evaluated in this study; i.e., ETABS (version
9.6.0) and STAAD-Pro (version 2007).by Modeling of Non
prismatic Beams with Commercial
Software.
Arturo Tena- Approximations of Lateral
1 Colunga, M.ASCE; MAY Displacements of Reinforced The haunched beams of the studied RC-MRFs were modeled
and Luis Andrés 2013 Concrete Frames with with ETABS using three segments per haunch beams. The
Martínez-Becerril Symmetric Haunched Beams following two modeling options were used: (1) linear
in the Elastic Range of variation of the bending stiffness (ETABS-1) and (2) cubic
Response Using Commercial variation of the bending stiffness (ETABS-3). This was done
Software because it may be assumed a priori that the best
approximation would be obtained with the cubic variation
ofthe bending stiffness
STAAD-Pro (version 2007) has just one modeling option i.e
linear tapering of I-beams.

It was found out that :

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1. STAAD-Pro can be used with confidence for accurate

modeling of haunched T-beams for such frames
(approximations between 98 and almost 100%).
Approximations of lateral 2. When using ETABS, a cubic variation of the bending
Arturo Tena- displacements of reinforced stiffness must be used to obtain good results for
1 Colunga, concrete frames with haunched beams because reasonable approximations
M.ASCE; and MAY symmetric haunched beams (between 78 and 88%)were obtained for hunched T
Luis Andrés in the Elastic range of beams of RC-MRFs under such modelling.
Martínez- 2013 response using 3. Because relatively poor approximations (between 62
Becerril commercial software. and80%) were obtained with ETABS when a linear
variation of the bending stiffness was used to model
haunched beams, such a modeling option should be
avoided for haunched T-beams similar to those that were
studied.
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The principle purpose of this work is to analysis and design a
commercial building with different slab arrangements, i.e.,
Conventional slab, Flat slab with drop panels, Grid/ Waffle
CH. Lokesh slab, and building with load bearing wall as per IS 456 2000.
Nishanth , Y. Sai Analysis and design of
Swaroop , Durga May commercial building with
2 Chaitanya Kumar 2020 different slab The entire 4- types of buildings are modelled and Analyzed in
Jagarapu , Pavan arrangements using ETABS software for Flat slab building system, Grid slab
Kumar Jogi ETABS building system and Load bearing building, respectively. All
the models are analyzed for gravity loads and lateral
loads(Seismic and Wind) with different load combinations as
per Indian standards. Both loads (Gravity and Lateral) are
calculated as per the Indian standards.

The result shows that building with grid slab is stable and
economical, contrasting to all other slab arrangements
used in the building analysis against wind and seismic loads.
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structural behaviour of multi - storey building for different plan
configurations like T-shape and L-shape. Modelling of 10-
storeys.

Golakoti Surya Analysis and Design of a R.C.C. framed building is done on the ETABS Software for
Karteek 2016 G+10 Residential analysis. Post analysis of the structure, maximum shear forces,
3 And Building using ETABS bending moments, and maximum storey displacement are
Mehar Lavanya for Different Plane computed and then compared for all the analyzed cases.
Pothula Configurations
1.The dead, live and floor finish loads obtained by the
ETABS are similar to the manually calculated values.
2. Analysis of the structural integrity of these buildings in
with standing the design earthquake loadings was conducted
and was judged to be safe.
3. The way forward will be to conduct studies on different
shapes and geometrical configurations and to see the variations
as the study we conducted only included irregular L shape, and
T shape configurations
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4. Various important results like bending moments, shear
force, and deflection results are compared for the
irregular configurations.
5. In this project along with the analysis results, the design
Golakoti Surya Analysis and Design of values are included for both the unsymmetrical
3 Karteek a G+10 Residential Configurations.
And 2016 Building using ETABS 6.In design they considered only the flexure, shear, Beam
Mehar Lavanya for Different Plane column capacity ratios for both the irregular L shape, and T
Pothula Configurations shape configurations.
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The Finite element analysis & Equivalent frame analysis is
carried out by using software ETABS, The analysis & design is
performed by Equivalent Frame Method with staggered
column & without staggered column as prescribed in the
different codes like IS 456-2000, ACI 318-08 are compared
4 B.Anjaneyulu and Analysis And Design Of
K. Jaya Prakash2 February- Flat Slab By Using
2016 ETABS Software For carrying out this project an interior panel of a flat slab
with dimensions 6.6 x 5.6 m and superimposed load 7.75
KN /m2 was designed using the codes given above.

They conclude that

1.Flat plate/slab construction is a developing technology in
India flat slabs has many advantages over conventional slabs
and hence it can be a very good option for modern
constructions demanding structural stability and state of art
aesthetic aspects and prospects.
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2/Flat plate/slab can be designed and built eitherby
conventional reinforced concrete. or posttensioning.
However, due to issues mentioned above with post-
tensioning construction in india and its higher cost,
conventional reinforced concrete design should be the
4 B.Anjaneyulu and Analysis And Design Of preferred choice for spans up to 10 meters.
K. Jaya Prakash2 February- Flat Slab By Using
2016 ETABS Software
3/ Design of conventional reinforced concrete. flat
plate/slab in India, utilizing Indian codes, has
many shortcomings, which have to be
addressed and revised soon
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A G+3 story commercial building of 3441.87sq.ft floor area were

analyzed and designed located at Jatipalaya, Sullia (2km from
KVG campus, Sullia)

Ragy Jose, Restina ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

5 Mathew, Sandra June-2017 OF COMMERCIAL The center line diagram is prepared and imported to ETAB
Devan, BUILDING USING ETABS model, and the following step by step procedures are followed:
Sankeerthana Defining of property Assigning of Property Assigning of
Venu, Supports Defining of loads Analysis Design
Mohith Y S
The result shows that
1.Analysis was done by using ETABS software and successfully
verified manually as per IS456-2000.
2. Calculation by both manual work as well as software
analysis gives almost same result.
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Different partial safety factors are applied to dead, live, wind

earthquake forces to arrive at the design ultimate load.

John Louie A. Hand calculation and methodology

Gagalang, CE 2013 extended three Creation of grid points & Generation of structure Defining of
6 Rina J. Arcigal, dimensional analysis of property Assigning of Property Assigning of Supports
Ed.D buildings (ETABS) Defining of loads , Assigning of Dead loads ,Live loads & load
software: an analysis combinations Analysis Design
and design for a The analysis of the structure is carried out manually with the
three (3) story buildings help of Kani’s Method and the design is carried out by Limit
State Method. The results obtained from ETABS software and
manual calculation are compared and it shows the average %
difference of Area of steel and moments of the portal frame as
1.12 % and 6.44 % respectively. Hence, after comparing ETABS
software with manual calculation, it can be concluded that
ETABS software gives nearly accurate results and can be used
for the design and analysis of multistoried structures.
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analysis and design of reinforced concrete(RC) structures is a

critical stage in the construction industry to deliver the projects
within the estimated construction time period and within the
Significant Guidance to budget.
Employ the Software to The paper suggested that a strong comparison between the
7 Kabir Sadeghi, 2017 Analyze and Design the existing software must be made before taking the final decision
Nivin Ghaboun Reinforced Concrete of selecting any software.
Structures: state of the
art
The results obtained from software are close to the results
Obtained from hand calculations except for frames there was a
significant difference.
The software can be used to model the structure, calculate the
shear force and bending moment for beams, columns, and
slabs.
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A G+5 commercial multistoried building having flat slab and
conventional slab has been analyzed for the parameters like base
shear, storey drift, axial force, and displacement.
The performance and behavior of both the structures in all
seismic zones of India has been studied.

Comparative study of flat This work has been analyzed using ETABS software. Direct
8 Mohana H.S, June- slab and conventional approach is adopted for manual design of flat slab and to check
Kavan M.R 2015 slab structure using for punching shear against software. Flat slabs are more affected
ETABS for different by punching shear because of the absence of beam
earthquake zones of
India the storey shear of flat slab is 5% more than conventional slab
structure, the axial forces on flats lab building is nearly 6% more
than conventional building, the difference in storey displacement
of flat and conventional building are approximately 4mm in each
floor. The result gives the suitability of flat slab for various seismic
zones without compromising the performance over the
conventional slab structures. As the seismic level increases all
parameters like axial force, displacement, storey shear intensities
are increases.
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Nonlinear static analysis is an iterative procedure so it is difficult
to solve by hand calculation and that’s why software is required
Mrugesh D. Shah May NONLINEAR STATIC to do nonlinear static analysis. ETABS 9.7 have features to
Prof. Sumant B. 2011 ANALYSIS OF perform nonlinear static analysis.
Patel R.C.C. FRAMES
9 (Software ANAYLSIS
Implementation ETABS 1)Create the basic grid system 2)RC frame code 3) selection
9.7) defining various material properties 4) Define section
properties 6) Draw Beam, Column, Slab 7) Define the Static load
cases 8) Assign Structural Load 8) 9. Define Analysis option
B) Design the structure

Software used for nonlinear static analysis ETABS 9.7 having

features of performing performance based analysis by going
through some simple steps.
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The earthquake response of symmetric multistoried building is

studied by manual calculation and with the help of ETABS 9.7.1
software
Dead load (DL), live load (IL) ,earthquake load (EL) and load
combination are assigned for each suitable structural member.
Seismic weight calculation of building done using some steps
Mahesh N. Patil, March Seismic Analysis of by using ETABS.
10 Yogesh N. 2015 Multistoried Building Analysis of seismic base shear and vertical distribution of base
Sonawane shear to different floor levels .
1. Seismic analysis was done by using ETABS software and
successfully verified manually as per IS 1893-2002.
2.There is a gradual increase in the value of lateral forces
from bottom floor to top floor in both manual as well as
software analysis.
3/Base shear values obtained by manual analysis are slightly
higher than software analysis.
Future work

• manual analysis and design of beams

• Software analysis and design of beams
• Comparison between manual and software analysis and design
• Studying the bending moment, shear force and deflection of beams in manual
and software .
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Tena-Colunga, A. and Martínez-Becerril, L.A., 2013. Approximations of lateral displacements of
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Nishanth, C.L., Swaroop, Y.S., Jagarapu, D.C.K. and Jogi, P.K., 2020. Analysis and design of
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Jose, R., Mathew, R., Devan, S., Venu, S. and YS, M., 2017. Analysis And Design Of Commercial
Building Using Etabs. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology.
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