Etabs Mass Summary By Story
When generating and interpreting the ETABS mass summary by story, engineers may encounter some common issues:
Your base (foundation level) often has a mass value if you have a basement slab or ground floor. In elevated structures (e.g., podium slabs), ensure mass is not double-counted between the base and first floor. etabs mass summary by story
The in ETABS is a standard output table that aggregates the distributed and point masses assigned to a building model at each floor level. It serves as a primary verification tool for structural engineers to ensure that the total seismic weight used for base shear calculations is accurate and adheres to building codes. 1. Accessing the Table When generating and interpreting the ETABS mass summary
The values in the summary table are derived directly from the definition ( Define > Mass Source ). ETABS calculates mass based on three primary settings: It serves as a primary verification tool for
ETABS does not automatically know what to include as mass. You must define the .
Verify that the total seismic mass matches the design calculation.