CSI ETABS vs. PTC Mathcad

For High Rise Buildings I would prefer E-tabs only, as the other scope are projct situated in earthquake peone zone will be easy to design a and analysis the sesmic waves with recent input data. Also for steel structures, as E-tabs provide most details in RCC.

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It is definitely a must have for every design engineer. The formulas can be written in the expanded format which facilitates the process. The measurement unit feature is very useful and helps prevent errors in formulas. Mathcad is now equipped with a decent spell checker which is also very helpful.

Incentivized

• 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

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• MathCad has a relatively easy to learn and easy to use programming language.
• It is easy to deploy and manage seats of MathCad.
• Documentation and support are reasonably strong.

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• 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

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• A limited number of file formats for export, especially those that support visual graphics in vector format
• Interfaces for mathematics and equations with MathType and LaTeX / MikTex / Tex
• Limited functionality for visualization of data in a 3D format

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Higher-order math, despite symbolics, become tedious and variable nomenclature isn't as forgiving as other programs. Due to it's sheet-like nature, the greater the complexity the more bothersome the screen usage becomes. But it's a trade-off between a sketchpad-like interface or lines and lines of code. Pick your poison but MathCad was our choice.

Incentivized

The only reason where I would hose the E-tabs is its commands which are easy to use and it also probide rebar shedule for whole project and also provide the model of rebar which gives me clear idea and helps from manual calculations.

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I have not found an alternative that is as useful as [PTC Mathcad]. In fact it is exactly what I've been looking for for some time.

Incentivized

• 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

Incentivized

• Mathcad has allowed us to take legacy hand written calculations and document them in an electronic format. Now we can quickly run different design scenarios using the legacy calculations. It allows us to quickly vet new design options.
• Sharing new design concepts is quicker and easier within our various design groups.

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