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Workflow for
Concrete Structures
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ADAPT-Builder 2017 enables a new workflow using patented tributary load takedown technology
combined with ADAPT’s trusted 3D Finite element solution. Our integrated column and wall design solution uniquely
offers design of vertical elements for Tributary, FE, or enveloped loads. Coupled with the industry’s only single-model
approach to combined global and single-level analysis and design, Builder helps you save time and effort.

PRELIMINARY SIZING STABILITY ANALYSIS DETAILED DESIGN

• Quick and simple load takedown • Wind and seismic forces • Post-tensioned floor systems
using tributaries • Fully integrated frame action • Mild reinforced floor systems
• Size structural elements • Incorporates effects of • Beams
- Columns post-tensioning • Foundations (mat or isolated)
- Slabs • Same model for gravity and • Columns
- Transfer elements lateral analysis, each with • Walls
- Foundations own stiffness profile
- Post-tensioning with optimizer
- Walls
Design slabs for participation
Tributary feature calculates
in lateral resisting system
tributary area, loads, live
load reduction factor

Use Tributary loads for Detailed PT and RC slab

preliminary sizing of columns, design with cracking, long
walls, and foundations term deflections, punching
shear checks, temperature &
shrinkage effects

Design foundations for

combined Gravity and Design columns and walls for
Lateral loads FEM, Tributary, or enveloped
loads.

ADAPT-Builder is specifically designed for the rapid modeling of concrete structures and gives the option of adding
prestressing or post-tensioning to any slab or beam member at any level. Directly import concrete building models
from ETABS, Revit ,® or CAD, or use your Builder model to generate a new Revit Structure model.

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Applications and Project Types:
• Conventionally reinforced and/or Post-tensioned slab
systems
o One-way slabs
o Two-way flat plates and flat slabs
o Irregular/hybrid systems
o Waffle, pan joist, and skip joist systems
• Beams and beam frames (parking structures)
• Bonded (grouted) and unbonded post-tensioning
• Shallow foundation systems including spread footings,
strip footings, grade beams, combined footings, mats,
and pier caps
• Investigations, new design, failure studies, and
renovations

Key Modeling Capabilities:

• Complete concrete buildings
• Regular or irregular geometry, support configuration,
and loading New Features in 2017
• Post-tensioning and mild steel at any location within • Wall Design – Native ADAPT-Wall and
floor and foundation with any user-defined configuration integration with partner software for
of base reinforcement optimization or investigation of wall sections
• Drop caps, drop panels, slab steps at any location o Grouped and individual wall reaction
• Multiple tendon profiles with customizable shape reporting
functions • Tendon Modeling Enhancements –
• ETABS, Revit Structure, and CAD integration o Insertion of swerve points around
• Generic sections and/or materials openings
o Spline tendon curvature for more
Key Analysis Features: realistic layout and calculations that
• Accurate 3D Finite Element Analysis respect vertical and horizontal profiles
• Cracked deflection calculation o Editable cgs points on plan for fast
• Automatic combination of gravity and lateral loads in tendon drape revisions
floor and foundation designs o Fixed angle options (90, 45, etc.) for
• Inclusion of secondary (hyperstatic) effects from post- tendon anchors at slab edge
tensioning in global building response o Optional “glued” tendon end points to
• Integration of friction and elongation calculations slab edge
• Modeling of soil-supported structures
• Optional analysis of full building or individual levels one Supported Design Codes:
at a time • ACI-318 (2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, & 1999)
• Industry-leading automated meshing algorithm • IBC (2015, 2012, 2009, & 2006)
• Automated load takedown (FEM and geometry-based • British-BS8110 (1997)
Tributary loads) for vertical elements • Canadian-A23.3 (1994 & 2004)
• Wind and Seismic load wizards & user-defined story • Australian-AS3600 (2001)
forces (e.g. wind tunnel loads) • Indian IS1343 (2004 reprint)
• Column, beam, and wall forces that truly reflect the • European EC2 (2004)
composite structural behavior of all vertical building and • Hong Kong CoP (2007)
horizontal floor system members • Chinese GB 50010 (2002)
• Integrated column design option with partner software* • Brazilian NBR 6118 (2014)
for FEM loads, tributary loads, or envelope • Singapore Annex to EC2
• Temperature loading
• Shrinkage strain loading

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