ETABS DESIGN CAPABILITIES FOR CAR PARKS

MODELING OF PARKING STRUCTURES
• Integrated Object Based Concrete and Steel Models
• Column, Beam, Brace and Shear Wall Object Libraries
• Elevator Cores and Walls with Openings
• Curved Shear Walls
• Straight and Spiral Ramps
• Rigid, Semi-Rigid and Flexible Floor Diaphragms Assignments
• Automatic Generation of Code Lateral Wind and Seismic Loads
• Automated Transfer of Vertical Loads to Framing Systems

DESIGN OF PARKING STRUCTURES
• Integrated Concrete Frame, Shear Wall and Steel Frame Design
• Design for Static and Dynamic Loads
• Grouping for Design Envelopes
• Automatic or User Defined Loading Combinations
• Automatic Calculations of Live Load Reduction Factors
• Designed for Biaxial-Moment/Axial-Load Interaction & Shear
• Automatic Calculation of Moment Magnification Factors
• Integrated Section Designer for Complex Concrete Sections
• Virtual Work Based Optimization for Lateral Deflection Control
• Reinforcing Requirements for 2D Planar Walls
• Reinforcing Requirements for 3D Elevator Core with Openings
• Reinforcing Requirements for Spandrels & Link Beams
• Design Includes Torsional Effects
• User Controlled Interactive Design & Review
• Accurate Capture of Shear Lag
• Interfaced with SAFE for Detailed Slab and Base Mat Design

DESIGN RESULTS & OUTPUT FOR PARKING STRUCTURES
• Longitudinal Reinforcing Requirements at User Defined Stations
• Shear Reinforcing Requirements at User Defined Stations
• Biaxial Moment-Load Interaction Curves
• Color Coded Steel Stress Ratios
• Connection Design Forces
• Design Data in Database Format