For Post-Tensioned Buildings & Parking Structures: ADAPT-PT For Complete Design of Floor Systems, Beams and Slabs

ADAPT-PT is the industry standard production
tool for the design of post-tensioned slabs, beams

and floor systems. The program is the result of
over 20 years of continuous development and use
to meet the demands of design engineers around
the world. ADAPT-PT is based on the traditional
and well-proven Equivalent Frame Method, but
has been extended to the latest developments in
post-tensioning design and software technology.
ADAPT-PT includes a simple and intuitive user
interface for the generation of input data. A three-
dimensional display provides the user an
opportunity to verify the data prior to executing the
calculations. The design can be optimized via an
optional interactive screen to use the least amount
of post-tensioning or can be adjusted to meet other
design criteria, as appropriate.
Drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below the slab and other nonprismatic features of the structure are easily accounted
for. The program calculates the supplemental reinforcement needed for the serviceability and strength requirements of the code.
The location, amount and length of the reinforcement needed is displayed both graphically and in a tabular form. ADAPT-PT can
also be used to design the longitudinal post-tensioning required for box-girder bridges.
ADAPT-PT is a complete, stand-alone program for the analysis and design of post-tensioned floor systems, beams and slabs.
As a member of ADAPT-Builder family, however, it can also be used with ADAPT-Modeler another module of ADAPT-Builder
and can receive input data generated by the Modeler. The ADAPT-Modeler allows you to create a three-dimensional structural
model of the entire floor system from a DWG or DXF file. The structural model is then used to generate the input data files for
ADAPT-PT. This eliminates the time-consuming (and often error-prone) process of determining span lengths, tributaries and load
distributions.
For Post-Tensioned Buildings & Parking Structures
ADAPT-PT for complete design of
floor systems, beams and slabs
ADAPT-PT Provides:
o Graphical display of the structural model and tendon profile
o Graphical and tabular display of the location, length and
amount of required reinforcement
Bonded (grouted) and unbonded post-tensioning
One- and two-way floor systems
Multiple beam cross-section options: T, L, I sections
Drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below the slab
Wind and seismic actions can be combined with gravity
loads for design
Allowance for cracking in deflection calculations of
one-way systems
ADAPT-PT Includes:
o Calculations for long-term losses due to creep,
shrinkage and relaxation of the prestressing steel
o Reinforcement check for strength and minimum
code requirements
o Beam shear and punching shear checks
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adaptsoft.com
Industry Standard Production Tool of Engineers
who Design Post-Tensioned Structures
Three-dimensional display of the design strip
Detailed calculation of reinforcement and code check at the
face-of-support and at 1/20th points along each span
User-designed tabular report
Allows wind and/or seismic moments to be combined with gravity
moments for design
Graphical presentation of design values: moments, stresses, shear,
prestressing and hyperstatic actions
Graphical summary of the design with tendon layout, rebar amount
and length
Technical Support and Training
Prompt and competent technical support is provided by ADAPT
software developers and engineers who are engaged in the design
of concrete structures on a daily basis. The support is either through
ADAPT headquarters in California, or through regional
representatives in Europe and Asia. Training is offered at ADAPTs
Headquarters in the San Francisco Bay area, at the clients office
or via scheduled seminars worldwide.
Warranty
No warranty, expressed or implied is made with respect to the sold software,
either by the authors, or by the seller, either expressed or implied toward the
merchantability of fitness to particular purpose, beyond replacing the original
software medium and hardware in event of physical defects, for a period of
six months from the date of first shipment of software.
Hardware Requirements
PC compatible computer, Windows operating system, minimum of
128 MB RAM, 10 GB hard drive.
Authors
Many talented engineers and software developers have been involved in
the creation of this software over the years. All have made significant
contributions. The work was inspired and led by Dr Bijan O. Aalami,
Professor Emeritus of San Francisco State University, a California Structural
Engineer and a world leader and teacher in the design of concrete buildings,
bridges, special structures andpost-tensioning.
Codes
The program comes in ACI, IBC (International Building Code), and
a number of other building codes.
Units
SI MKS American Customary
Post-Tensioning
Tendon profiles can be generated using the programs
library of shapes
Includes friction, seating loss and elongation calculations
Allows one- or two-end stressing; eccentric anchoring
Provides the option of using either the effective force
method or a true variable force method for tendon selection
Determines the post-tensioning needed based on what is
specified for the percentage of dead load to be balanced
Determines the required tendon profile and adjusts the
tendon force based on what is specified for cover
requirements and average precompression
Automatically calculates secondary (hyperstatic) actions
Automatic stress (serviceability) and strength checks
ADAPT is now serving engineers in over 70 countries around the world

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