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ADAPT-PT v8 Spec Sheet
Product Overview
Advanced Post-Tensioning Software for Beam Frames, Slabs and Floor Systems in Buildings and Parking Structures.
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Since 1981, the Industry's standard and choice of consulting engineers worldwide for an easy-to-use, efficient, and reliable production tool. This software is based on the proven Equivalent Frame Technology and features the following modeling, analysis and design capabilities:
Modeling Capabilities
- Project parameters entered using easy to learn and use design wizard
- Bonded (grouted) and unbonded post-tensioning
- One-way and two-way floor systems and beam frames
- Multiple beam cross-sections: rectangular, T, L and I
- Drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below the slab
- 3D solid model viewer for visual verification of input geometry
- Imports input data for design strip from ADAPT-Builder suite of programs
Analysis Capabilities
- Equivalent frame or simple frame method of analysis
- Allowance for cracking in deflection calculation of beams and one-way slab systems
- Calculation of long-term losses due to creep, shrinkage, and relaxation in prestressing
- Friction and elongation calculations
Design and Automatic Code Checks
- Automatically generates first-pass post-tensioning design optimized for:
- User-specified range of precompression
- Allowable tensile and compression stress limits
- User-specified range of dead load balancing
- Interactive design summary page (Recycle Window) gives overview of analysis results and allows for rapid optimization
- Graphical display of tendon profile eliminates errors while editing post-tensioning
- Graphical display of stress levels against user specified stress limits while editing post-tensioning allows the user to immediately see the effects of the changes on the design!
- Beam shear and punching shear checks
- Reinforcement check for strength and minimum requirements of the code
- Design of reinforcement for lateral load cases
Output and Reports
- A graphical display of the structural model and tendon profile
- Graphical and tabular display of location, length and amount of required reinforcement
Licensing Options
- Multi-license network or stand-alone versions
- Click here for ADAPT-PT with ADAPT-Modeler design process (585k pdf)...
- Click here for design summary page of a non-prismatic design (45k pdf)...
- Click here for ADAPT-PT Screen Shots...
Codes
The program comes supports the following design codes:
- ACI-318 (1999 and 2005)
- IBC (International Building Code) 2003
- British-BS8110 (1997)
- Canadian-A23.3 (1994)
- Canadian-A23.3 (2004) - New
- Australian-AS3600 (2001)
- Brazilian-NBR6118 (2001)
- Indian IS456 (2005 reprint) - New
- European EC2 (2004) - New
Units
The program supports the following units:
- SI
- MKS
- American Customary
Hardware Requirements
- PC compatible computer
- Windows operating system
- Minimum of 128 MB RAM
- 10 GB hard drive
Product Details
ADAPT-PT is the industry standard stand-alone program for the design of beam frames, slabs and floor systems post-tensioned with either bonded, or unbonded tendons. For two-way floor systems the user can base the analysis on either the Equivalent Frame Method, or the Simple Frame Method. For the post-tensioning design, the user can select between the Effective Force method and the Variable Force (Tendon Selection) method. In the Variable Force method, the software computes and accounts for the tendons' friction and long-term stress losses along the length of the post-tensioned member. ADAPT-PT can handles drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below, transverse beams and non-prismatic sections. Selfweight is calculated using actual dimensions and material properties. In addition to the post-tensioning amount and profile, the software reports the location and amount of the nonprestressed steel along the length of the structure for the strength and minimum requirements. The solution is presented in a clear and concise tabular form, as well as in graphical format.
Output options also include a graphical summary report of all important design data, ready for transfer to structural drawings and inclusion in structural calculations. The graphical summary includes:
- Elevation of the member with the post-tensioning tendons in place
- The post-tensioning profile, elevation of control points and PT-force/number of strands
- Location, length and number of nonprestressed bars required over the entire member length
- Outcome of the one-way or punching shear design
- Designer's comments
- DXF output
- Click for example summary page of a non-prismatic design (45k pdf)...
Flexibility in selection of cross-sectional geometry makes this software suitable for design of box girder bridges, and I-girders in addition to traditional building and parking structures. ADAPT-PT is fast, easy to master, and is the choice of production-oriented consulting engineers around the world.
ADAPT-PT is offered in two versions, a low cost version referred to as "Standard" and a "Plus" version. The two programs are identical except that the Standard version is limited to 5 spans and two cantilevers. The Plus version goes up to 20 spans and two cantilevers.
ADAPT-PT is a stand-alone program. But, when used together with ADAPT-Builder, it can receive input data generated graphically in Builder's 3D Modeling environment.
Click here for example of ADAPT-Builder and ADAPT-PT link (585k pdf)...
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