ETABS Nonlinear 8.0

ETABS Nonlinear is a finite element analysis software used for the design and analysis of building structures. It offers advanced nonlinear analysis capabilities that can accurately model the behavior of structures under various loading conditions.

Key features of ETABS Nonlinear include geometric and material nonlinearities, advanced stability analysis, pushover analysis, buckling analysis, nonlinear time history analysis, and performance-based design.

ETABS Linear is primarily used for linear elastic analysis, while ETABS Nonlinear can handle both linear and nonlinear structural behavior. ETABS Nonlinear provides additional capabilities for modeling and analyzing complex structural systems that exhibit nonlinear responses.

Yes, ETABS Nonlinear is commonly used for seismic analysis of structures. It includes advanced methods such as nonlinear time history analysis and pushover analysis to evaluate the performance of structures subjected to earthquakes.

ETABS Nonlinear employs various material models to simulate nonlinear behavior, including plasticity, concrete crushing, steel yielding, and others. These models allow for accurate representation of the actual behavior of materials under complex loading conditions.

ETABS Nonlinear can analyze a wide range of structures including buildings, bridges, towers, dams, and other civil engineering structures. It can handle both steel and concrete structures with different types of support conditions.

Yes, ETABS Nonlinear provides capabilities for performance-based design, which allows engineers to assess and optimize structural designs based on specific performance objectives, such as minimizing damage under seismic events or controlling deflections.

Yes, ETABS Nonlinear supports the import of models from various CAD and BIM software formats such as AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Structures, and others. This allows for seamless integration of models from different design platforms.

Yes, ETABS Nonlinear includes features to simulate progressive collapse, which is the analysis of structural failures due to the removal or failure of key structural elements. It helps in evaluating the robustness and integrity of structures under extreme conditions.

ETABS Nonlinear supports a wide range of analysis types including linear static analysis, nonlinear static analysis, modal analysis, response spectrum analysis, time history analysis, and nonlinear direct integration time history analysis.