09-02-2010, 07:47 AM
(09-02-2010, 07:29 AM)skyscraper Wrote: For 3D, we have a variety of selections such as Adapt, Ram Concept and Safe
For 2D, I think Rapt is still the best.
However, Unless you do the release columns in Etabs model and assign slab as a membrane, Rapt is just for concept design since it is impossible counted correctly in terms of column stiffness and lateral loads effects. Similarly, for Apapt and Ram Concept since there is still a "black box" interaction between Etabs with these software. Thus, back to traditional, Safe is still priority software for slab design with acceptable results.
Any ideas?
Dear skyscraper,
it caught my attention what you've said about that ram concept and Etabs have a "black box" interaction between them.
if you kindly please tell me what do you mean by this black box,is there a problem in the export/import ?
recently I've learned how to manage myself in ram concept for post tensioned slabs,it would be greatly appreciated if you tell us here,on private messages or recommend a link.
ty for your time.
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