May 17, 2020

PT/RC or Builder

Feature	ADAPT-PT/RC	ADAPT-Builder
Desired Use
— Preliminary Sizing	X
— Full 3D Building		X
— Investigation	X	X
Geometry
— Regular	X	X
— Complex		X
Design Capabilities
— Lateral Loading		X
— Foundations		X
Integration
— Autodesk Revit		X
— CSi ETABS		X

Tags: New

June 5, 2023 | RISA-3D, New, Link Utilities, Tekla Structures

RISA-Tekla Link v13 Released

The release of the RISA-Tekla Link v13 introduces compatibility with Tekla Structures v2023. This update of the link also provides additional information and notification when unsupported members are integrated. For a complete list of all the improvements and corrections included in version 13 of the RISA-Tekla Link, click the button below to review the release notes. For any questions related to the latest update of the RISA-Tekla Link, please feel free to contact our support team directly using the link below…

July 15, 2020 | ADAPT-Builder, ADAPT, New Release, New, ADAPT-PT-RC

ADAPT-Builder 2019.2 Released

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder 2019 includes improvements that include new tools for meshing, tendon force input and releasing the edges of shells. Tendon Effective Force Entry Flexibility Users now have the option to enter lump sum/total force values for stressing when using the Effective Force Method. When this is done, the program auto-scales the number of strands in the General entry tab. Line Hinge Tool The new internal hinge tool allows for the easy creation of line hinges at shell edges where any rotational or translational constraint can be fixed or released. A practical example of this would be locations where only shear transfer is considered and moment is released. Releasing the edge of a shell allows for shear transfer along the edge without taking into consideration the transfer of moment. This results in changes to the deformation and moments along the edge of the shell. Ramp Modeling and Meshing Improvements Updated meshing algorithms for ramps include improved interaction between ramps and elements (columns/beam/walls) connected to the ramp. For a complete list of all the improvements and corrections included in ADAPT-Builder 2019.2, click the link to review the Release Notes…

July 2, 2021 | ADAPT-Builder, ADAPT, Results, New Release, New, Modeling

Improved Functionality in ADAPT-Builder v20.0.1

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (Version 20.0.1) includes improvements to model input, colorization and result display. Colorize Tendon Spans by Shape Users now have the the option to Colorize Tendon Spans by their assigned Span Shape. This improvement greatly improves user efficiency when reviewing tendon profiles to ensure proper modeling of tendons. Creation Mode When modeling a component, the program enters a new Creation Mode, where the user can modify component properties during the modeling process. Creation Mode replaces the use of the Item Properties dialog window to modify properties while modeling, adding more efficiency to the modeling process. Live and Dead Ends for Effective Force Tendons Users can now set the Stressing Ends of Effective Force Tendons. The user has the option to set the Effective Force Tendon anchors as Live:Live; Fixed:Live, or Live:Fixed for visual representation within the model as well as export to DWG/DXF file. Previously this option was limited to Calculated Tendons only. Enhanced Punching Shear Reinforcement Display and Selection Output now includes enhanced the Punching Shear Reinforcement display to reference the Stud/Stirrup Size. Additionally, when selecting the Punching Shear Reinforcement in the Properties Grid the program now displays the Bar Number/Size as well as Stud/Stirrup…