What I see for E-TAbs
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use E-Tabs to desigin and Analysis, of structural element as per the project requirment. Also to calculate the load distribution and quantities of structural element, etc. Mostly E-tabs is good with High Rise Buildings as it will be easy to work on large scale. E-tabs has limitation like as it does not calculate loads distributation and rebaring in stairs.
Pros
- Loads distributation as it is our main concern
- Providing rebar quantity as well as providing a full 3d model object of rebar's
- Providing quanttity sheets and material specification in final output
Cons
- First E-tabs need to work on ease of load chnaging on an particular object after analysis as it reduce time and confusion between elements
- The rebaring model on final output should be have more editing options as it will help in understanding and easy to use
- Need to work on stairs rebar as it is also one of more important
Return on Investment
- Well as we alnalysis structure its has positivite effect for continuing the project further.
- Expected Data @ times leads to disappointment as we need more details to save time
- Working on E-TAb s in a customize organisation helps to provide result
Alternatives Considered
Bentley STAAD and Revit
Other Software Used
AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley STAAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max, Navisworks