This is a bit of a tricky search because (the major engineering/design consultancy) and “ETABS” (the structural analysis software from CSI) are not directly linked by an official manual.
If you are looking for (e.g., how to model a specific UK or Middle Eastern structure), those are confidential. However, the SCI (Steel Construction Institute) and AISC publish the public standards that Atkins engineers actually follow. atkins etabs manual pdf
Specific naming conventions, such as using an "ETABS-TYP" layer for floor extents and diagonal lines for column placement. This is a bit of a tricky search
Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) provides the definitive manuals. Do not search for a third-party version. Specific naming conventions, such as using an "ETABS-TYP"
| Atkins Manual (Old) | Modern ETABS (V18+) | Action Required | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | File > New Model > Grid Only | File > New Model > Click "Grid System" | Same process, but now you have 3D extrusion options. | | Define > Static Load Cases | Define > Load Patterns | Same. The menu location has barely moved. | | "Shell" types (Thin/Thick) | "Shell" types (Shell-Thin, Membrane, Layered) | The manual uses Shell for slabs. Use "Shell-Thin" for slabs and "Membrane" for walls. | | Design > Concrete Frame Design > View/Revise Preferences | Design > Concrete Frame Design > View/Revish Preferences | CSI rarely changes the design menu. |
Working on-site or in remote design meetings requires quick access to information. PDF manuals allow engineers to: