Integrated Column Code Checks in ADAPT-Builder
March 17, 2023

Integrated Column Code Checks in ADAPT-Builder

The latest release of ADAPT-Builder (22.0.1) includes an integrated concrete column code check feature that allows users to easily check concrete columns for code compliance. Utilizing the ACI 318-19 or ACI 318-14 design code, the code check feature will perform capacity checks for bending, axial,...

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Detailed Calculation Report for Minimum Required Reinforcement
November 21, 2022

Detailed Calculation Report for Minimum Required Reinforcement

Users can now generate an Excel spreadsheet for each design section showing a summary of the design section properties, reinforcement, and moment demand and capacity. These detailed calculation reports currently include minimum required reinforcement as shown on the As,min tab of the spreadsheet....

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Consideration of Drop Caps and Drop Panels for Punching Shear Design
November 21, 2022

Consideration of Drop Caps and Drop Panels for Punching Shear Design

ADAPT-Builder v22 now includes the ability to model a Drop Cap and a Drop Panel at the same support. The Punching Shear check considers both Drop Caps and Drop Panels when creating critical sections for the Two-Way Shear Design. Whether modeling a Drop Cap, a Drop Panel, or a Drop Cap within a Drop...

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Model & Analyze Post-Tensioned Elements in Ramps
November 21, 2022

Model & Analyze Post-Tensioned Elements in Ramps

ADAPT-Builder provides the user with the ability to add post-tensioning to ramps modeled within the program. Users can add tendons in ramp slabs as well as add tendons in beams supporting the ramp. The tendons and effects of the tendons on the structure will be included in the analysis of the...

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Efficient Design of Tendons with the Support Line Span Optimizer
November 21, 2022

Efficient Design of Tendons with the Support Line Span Optimizer

ADAPT-Builder includes a Support Line Span Optimizer that allows the user to optimize tendons within a support line span based on stress, pre-compression, and balanced loading percentages. The Support Line Span Optimizer will optimize tendons based on the FEM results from the envelope of service...

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How to add/upgrade products to a RISA Key
October 19, 2022

How to add/upgrade products to a RISA Key

The RISA licensing dashboard allows users to add/upgrade their existing RISA/ADAPT products to their RISA standalone or network license keys. Before using the licensing dashboard to complete the conversion, please reach out to our sales team to process your order and receive all necessary...

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ADAPT-PT/RC Version 22.0 is now available!
October 13, 2022

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 22.0 is now available!

Consideration of Drop Caps and Drop Panels for Two-Way Punching Shear Design ADAPT-PTRC now checks two-way shear for columns at critical sections within the drop cap, drop panel, and slab. This feature is available for all codes.

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NEW RELEASE: ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 now Available!
June 1, 2022

NEW RELEASE: ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 now Available!

ADAPT-Builder Version 21.0.1 is now available and includes integration with RISA-3D, colorization of applied loading as well as other new features. For more information about new features, users can review the related articles below as well as the release notes. Related Articles: Related Articles:...

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Integration between RISA-3D & ADAPT-Builder for Podium Buildings
May 24, 2022

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...

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