ADAPT-PT/RC Version 20.0 is now available!
March 12, 2021

ADAPT-PT/RC Version 20.0 is now available!

Updated Design Codes: ACI 318-19 ADAPT-PT/RC has been updated to include applicable provisions from ACI318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The provisions in the latest design standard that have been included in ADAPT-PT/RC include but are not limited to:

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WEBINAR: ACI 318-19 Code Updates in RISA & ADAPT
February 4, 2021

WEBINAR: ACI 318-19 Code Updates in RISA & ADAPT

RISA-3D v19, ADAPT-Builder v20, RISAFloor v15 and RISAFoundation v13 have all been updated to ensure that users can take advantage of designs conforming to the latest standards according to code provisions found in ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. This webinar will...

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WEBINAR: ADAPT-Builder: The Only PT Design Software You'll Need
January 22, 2021

WEBINAR: ADAPT-Builder: The Only PT Design Software You'll Need

ADAPT-Builder is a powerful and easy-to-use 3D finite element software that is used across the globe in a variety of post-tensioned concrete applications. Whether designing a single slab, multi-story building or conducting an investigation of an existing slab, ADAPT-Builder delivers comprehensive...

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Consideration of Openings for Punching Shear of Two-Way Slabs in…
January 1, 2021

Consideration of Openings for Punching Shear of Two-Way Slabs in…

Punching shear of two-way reinforced concrete and post-tensioned slabs is a critical design consideration. The presence of openings near a support can complicate the calculation of shear capacity at the location. ADAPT-Builder v20 now includes enhancements in how openings are treated near columns...

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Updates to ACI Concrete Code in ADAPT-Builder
January 1, 2021

Updates to ACI Concrete Code in ADAPT-Builder

ADAPT-Builder v20 has been updated to ensure that users can take advantage of designs conforming to the latest building code standards. The 2020 version includes applicable code provisions from ACI318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Provisions found in the latest design...

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Rapid Generation of Column and Middle Strips in ADAPT-Builder
January 1, 2021

Rapid Generation of Column and Middle Strips in ADAPT-Builder

A key feature to the design process for two-way slabs, either RC or PT, in ADAPT-Builder is the necessity to model support lines for creation of design strips. The software generates design cuts at customized or defaulted-to intervals along a support line for evaluation and design. Nodal...

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Increased Visibility through Colorization in ADAPT-Builder
January 1, 2021

Increased Visibility through Colorization in ADAPT-Builder

ADAPT-Builder 2020 now includes a new Colorization option that can be used to visually inspect the model components by property. The Colorize window is a docked window, that applies unique color shading to user-selected components based on user selected properties. In addition, the user can use the...

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Quickly Evaluate Graphical One-Way Shear Results in ADAPT-Builder
January 1, 2021

Quickly Evaluate Graphical One-Way Shear Results in ADAPT-Builder

The ability to quickly evaluate results and make data-based design decisions is a key aspect of user-focused structural software. One-way shear is a critical in the design of RC and PT beams and in particular, sizing of beams and associated economy of a design. ADAPT-Builder 2020 delivers new and...

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