09-21-2010, 08:59 AM
1. In ETABS you can not merge more than two shell elements.
2. To import shell element from Auto CAD it should be CLOSED polyline. You should assign in seperate layer, and import in to floor as as deck. Then you can assign as shell element as you like.
3. If you want to mesh, it is better to do in AutoCAD itself, and import to ETABS as shells. It save your time meshing in ETABS. It is noted that individual shell element should be a closed polyline.
Hope the above helps.
Regards,
2. To import shell element from Auto CAD it should be CLOSED polyline. You should assign in seperate layer, and import in to floor as as deck. Then you can assign as shell element as you like.
3. If you want to mesh, it is better to do in AutoCAD itself, and import to ETABS as shells. It save your time meshing in ETABS. It is noted that individual shell element should be a closed polyline.
Hope the above helps.
Regards,