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Meshing of slab


AQSA NEAZ
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Pls explain auto mesh option and divide shell option.

when I select auto mesh option etabs show mesh 1x1 but the slab is not divided by 1x1 in actual, but when I divide shell by 1x1 it actually shows that slab is split into an area of 1x1. which type of meshing is correct in every situation. what type of meshing we should do. pls explain. I got really confused.

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Divide option is not meant for meshing in ETABS. It is to "divide" an already drawn panel after one has changed his/her mind regarding the assignments of that element.

Having said that, you can use it for meshing as well. But, it will become very cumbersome and lengthy when you want to change some assignments in divided slab elements, as you will then have to select those small panels by zooming on screen.

Use meshing option to mesh the area elements. Meshing can be viewed by activating the "Shell Analysis Mesh" option from "Set View Options" tab.

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