September 29, 2020

Video: Efficient Design of RC and PT Elements in ADAPT-PT/RC

Learn how ADAPT-PT/RC uses a straightforward model input and definition process to efficiently analyze and design a variety of reinforced concrete and post-tensioned concrete beams and slabs.

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May 24, 2022 | ADAPT-Builder, RISA-3D, ADAPT, New, Integration

Integration between RISA-3D & ADAPT-Builder for Podium Buildings

ADAPT-Builder v21.0.1 includes the option to import reactions from a RISA-3D model. The program will import the superstructure reactions and loading as point and line loads. The B3D Import Wizard allows you to choose which load cases to import and gives you the ability to map the loads to existing load cases in the ADAPT-Builder model. The import of reactions/loads from RISA-3D can be used in any model and is available for all design codes. Loads exported from RISA are in imperial units and will be converted to the unit system of the ADAPT-Builder model upon import. Using RISA-3D’s new exchange file format (.B3D file) you can efficiently import reactions into ADAPT-Builder using the B3D Import Wizard. Integration with RISA-3D After solving a model in RISA-3D the user can go to File>Export and choose to export an ADAPT-Builder File. This will create a B3D load transfer file for you to import to ADAPT-Builder. Once you have the B3D transfer file you can simply open the model in ADAPT-Builder that you want to import loads to. In the Loading ribbon, click the Import from RISA icon. The B3D Load Import Wizard will open. Upon opening the Load Import Wizard, you can…

May 26, 2023 | ADAPT-Builder, ADAPT, New Release, New

ADAPT-Builder Version 22.0.2 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 22.0.2 is now available and includes the following enhancements: Added wall design per ACI 318-19 code. Improved the Wall Design Manager to only consider strength combinations. Added option to automatically update wall section reinforcement when designing walls. Implemented a new Feedback button that allows the user to request improvements to the software. Improved ADAPT Wall Design Manager In ADAPT-Builder v22.0.2 the integrated wall design capabilities of the ADAPT Wall Designer have been improved to include the implementation of the ACI-318-19 design code. The design of concrete shear walls can be done with or without special boundary elements for seismic lateral resisting systems. The user has the option to perform a Code Check or a Design of shear walls within an ADAPT-Builder model. A code check allows the user to define the reinforcement within the wall and the program will check whether the assigned reinforcement satisfies code provisions for minimum reinforcement, bending, and shear capacity. If a user chooses to Design the walls, the program will iteratively design the reinforcement for the walls within the user-defined design constraints to satisfy code provisions. Codes: The ADAPT Wall Designer has been implemented for ACI-318-19 and ACI-318-11 design codes. For more information…

February 26, 2024 | ADAPT, Concrete, New Release, New, ADAPT-PT-RC

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 23.0 is now available!

New features are now available in the recent release of RISACore (RISA-3D v22.0, RISAFloor v18.0, and RISAFoundation v16.0) . We are working hard to add the features and functionality that our customers have requested as soon as they become available. With that in mind, we have prepared a new update of RISACore that includes the following features as well as other enhancements: ACI 318-19 (22) Code Design Update Enhanced Effective Depth Calculation for One-Way Shear Strength For a complete list of all the improvements and corrections included in ADAPT-PT/RC, you can review the Release Notes below. ADAPT-PT/RC Release Notes…