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Hi,Mr.Arshad Khan

I am an undergraduate student and I have a project that includes the design of a dome .... however I saw your answer in this page:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Civil-Engineering-1357/2008/11/Dome-Analysis.htm

Really it was amazing to enter the the domes in ETABs ...

I really want to learn how to draw the dome using etabs >> specially I want to Learn about how to enter curved line on the x-z plane of view in ETABs to perform ((Extrude lines to areas)) ...

please if there are any PDF or lecture files or any type of information that would help me then I will appreciate that.

thank for your presous time  

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Hi Mohammed,

The procedure is as I described in my answer above. In addition, you can visit the CSI website and download the watcha nd learn video tutorials:

http://www.csiberkeley.com/Support_WL_ETABS.html

The one for radial ramps is relevant to extruding lines to areas.

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Arshad Khan

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I can answer any questions to do with civil and structural engineering consultancy and construction industry in East Africa and the Middle East, and specifically with the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. My particular expertise is in the aseismic design and optimisation of tall buildings.

Experience

Employment history: 36 years in Construction and consultancy in the UK, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Africa, Somalia, Zambia, Austria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Doha and the U.A.E.

Organizations
.Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers (UK) .Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers(UK) .Member of the Institution of Engineers, Kenya .Registered Engineer, ERB, Kenya .Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Engineers Chapter) .Chartered Engineer (UK)

Publications
•1984: International Conference on the Art and Practice of Structural Design, London •1994: 3rd Int. Kerensky Conference in Structural Engineering, Singapore •2008: International Conference on High-Rise Towers, Abu Dhabi

Education/Credentials
BSc, 1st Class Hons, in Building Engineering, University of Bath, UK MSc in Concrete Structures and Technology, University of London. Diploma of Imperial College, UK.

Awards and Honors
•Science Congress Special Award (for 2-seater Hovercraft - 1968) •Institution of Civil Engineers Award for outstanding performance at Bath University (1975) •Concrete Society Postgraduate study Bursary Award (1976) •Consular Representative for British High Commission, Nairobi. (1995 to 1998) •Examiner for Institution of Civil Engineers Professional Interviews, Nairobi. (1997 to 1998) •Branch Representative in Vienna for PI assessment for Inst. of Struct. Engrs. (1999 to date)

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