The etools software code is a stand alone post processor for ETABS (v.8) which utilises the analysis capabilities of ETABS in order to design R/C buildings according to the Greek Concrete and seismic Code.

The main features of the program are:

  • Windows environment
  • Design according to current and old greek codes
  • Separate editor for RC wals which includes all the specific characteristics (edge columns, minimum dimensions etc)
  • Preparation of the state nonlinear analysis (pushover) model by inserting the nonlinear hinges according to the results of the design and FEMA 356 guidelines
  • Automatic combo generation of the state load cases defined by the user
  • Visual supervision of the results using colored histograms indicating the failure or design type for each member
  • Direct access to each member results by clicking the histogram bar.
  • Capability of detailed and analytical results
  • Production of comprehensive calculation report (or the building
  • Technical specifications
  • Reliable design routines developed by prof. G. Penelis
  • Design of R/C linear elements
  • Design of R/C shell elements for walls
  • Separate editor for RC walls which includes all the specific charactenstics (edge columns, minimum dimensions etc)
  • Greek concrete code of 1952 and seismic code of 1959 for checking existing buildings
  • Current Greek Concrete and Seismic code
  • Shear capacity design
  • Joints capacity design
  • Preparation of the static nonlinear analysis (pushover) model by inserting the nonlinear hinges according to the results of the desjgn and FEMA 356 guidelines
  • Torsional response checks
  • Check for avoiding capacity design of joints
  • Storey displacements and drifts checks
  • Calculation of seismic joint with adjacent buildings
  • Check for Ρ-δ effects