What is Mass Source | Solving Mass Source Warning in Etabs

[@tanezaanthony5015]

Is it okay to have an applied weight of SDL and LL in the structure and also applying the defined mass source at the same time? Thanks..

[@Engr_Zeeshan]

Nice one.please also guide which load to add. I mean DL,LL,finishes etc. And their multipliers also.some reference of code will be nice for learning
Thanks

[@Decodebd]

Noted

[@ariesbidua]

hi what is the best computer specification for etabs? How much ram?

[@Decodebd]

www.csiamerica.com/products/etabs/system-requirements

[@samiulislamniloy6785]

When should we define mass source?? Before analyzing the model or after analyzing and before calculating seismic Base Shear only???

[@Decodebd]

Before analyzing the structure to calculate base shear & to include seismic for structural mass.

[@goodmind6446]

no need to explain this way 5.12. in case of lumped mass programme need less time to analyze . thanks !