3D RC Slab

[fh]

Hi everybody,
I want to model a building considering the nonlinear behavior of RC slab (Detailed- rebars in both directions) and therefore need to do a 3D modeling. Would you please advise how I can do model the slab?

Kind Regards,
FH

[fmk]

try a shell element .. i believe the mega tall building example will show some example usage:
http://opensees.berkeley.edu/wiki/index ... ark_Models