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This page is devoted to frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to import into SAFE. |
Models may be imported from ETABS into SAFE by specifying exporting option , story to be exported , load cases and combinations.
How are wall systems imported from ETABS into SAFE?
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2) Floor loads and loads from above: This option is recommended when loads from above have an important effect of on the floor being exported (i.e transfer floor), for foundation design and also this is the recommended option to export gravity and lateral loads. In this case, loads in SAFe SAFE will be separeted separated in two load patterns floor loads and loads from above (i.e. Dead_Above, Dead), ; these load patterns will be combined in one load case (i.e. DEAD)
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- Property modifiers assigned to elements in ETABS will not be exported into SAFE
- Rigid area zones above columns will be automatically assigned to floors in SAFE, this . This is not available in ETABS
- Beams in SAFE will be assigned an internal modifier of 0.1 to torsional stiffness, to avoid torsional load path
- Columns above are not exported
- Uniform load stets defined in ETABS are not exported
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How is only some information imported into an existing SAFE model?
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