CSi Etabs 16

Features of CSi ETABS Version 16.0.0:

• Integrated 3D Building Analysis: Core capabilities for modeling, analyzing, and designing building structures.
• Linear and Nonlinear Analysis: Perform various types of analysis including linear static, dynamic (modal, response spectrum, time history), and some nonlinear capabilities.
• Code-Based Design: Design and check steel, concrete, composite, and cold-formed steel members against a range of international building codes available at the time of its release.
• Gravity and Lateral Load Generation: Tools for generating and applying gravity loads (dead, live) and lateral loads (wind, seismic) based on selected codes.
• Diaphragm Modeling: Capabilities for modeling rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible diaphragms.
• Shear Wall and Slab Design: Design of concrete shear walls and various slab systems.
• Automated Meshing: Automated meshing for floors, walls, and other structural elements.
• Output and Reporting: Generate design reports, member forces, and displacement results.
• Graphical Interface: User-friendly graphical interface for model input, analysis execution, and result visualization.
• P-Delta Analysis: Account for P-Delta effects in both static and dynamic analysis.
• Construction Sequence Analysis (limited): Basic capabilities for staged construction analysis for specific elements.
• Import/Export Options: Support for various import/export formats for interoperability with other software.

System Requirements (Typical for ETABS v16.0.0, these are general guidelines):

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit recommended), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit).
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 or newer (recommended: multi-core processor, 2.0 GHz or faster).
• RAM: 8 GB minimum (recommended: 16 GB or more for larger models and dynamic analysis).
• Disk Space: 6 GB or more of available disk space for installation, models, and analysis results (recommended: SSD for better performance).
• Display: 1280 x 1024 resolution (recommended: 1920 x 1080 or higher).
• Graphics Card: Dedicated graphics card with 1 GB VRAM (recommended: 2 GB VRAM or more, DirectX 9.0c compatible).
• Internet Connection: Required for license activation and updates.
• Additional Software: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (usually handled by the installer).

ETABS v16.0.0, while powerful, is an older version compared to the latest releases. Its resource demands are generally less than the newest "Ultimate" versions but still benefit significantly from good processing power and ample RAM, especially for complex or tall building models.