Hi Sharaf, You have not indicated the span of the beams, but based on what you have said I would be concerned about how effective the beam is to support both the slab and the 2nd story walls without
Dear Pryantha I give you a general view , please think about and then ask me further: We can distinguish 3 phases in the design of structures. 1- Design to prevent collapse ( Extreme loading)- no
Dear Shane The temperature of hydratation of cement is a very valuable source of heat needed in cold area to prevent concrete freezing in its early hours after pouring. Then the most important method
Dear Christopher 1- The load combinations you expressed are basic standard combinations according to EC8. I think it is sufficient for your purpose to investigate the effect of seismic loading on buildings
Dear priyantha Look for this file in your etabs folder :BSSHAPES.pro Then upload it in define section , add wide flange or any section you want and change your file address and select it along with

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