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Product Overview
Software for Design and Analysis of Reinforced (Nonprestressed)
Concrete Beams, Slabs and Floor Systems
Industry standard and choice of consulting engineers for
an easy to use, efficient, and reliable production tool.
This software is based on the proven Equivalent Frame
Technology and features the following:
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Complete modeling and design of a reinforced
concrete floor
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Analysis and capacity calculation of an existing
floor (investigation mode)
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One-way and two-way floor systems
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Beam frames
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Drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below the
slab
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Multiple beam cross-section: T, L and I-section
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Reinforcement check for strength and minimum code
requirements
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Beam shear and punching shear checks
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Deflection calculation, including cracked section
analysis
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Gives the capacity of a floor system for a
user-defined reinforcement distribution
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Performs capacity/demand analysis for existing
floor systems
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Graphical display of moments, shears and
deflections
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Graphical and tabular display of location, length
and amount of reinforcement required.
Codes
The program comes in ACI-318 (1999 and 2002), IBC
(International Building Code) 2003, BS8110, and Canadian
codes.
Units
The program supports the following units:
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SI
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MKS
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American Customary
Hardware Requirements
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PC compatible computer
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Windows operating system
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Minimum of 128 MB RAM
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10 GB hard drive
Product Details
ADAPT-RC is for the analysis and/or design of reinforced
concrete beams, slabs and floor systems. It is based on a
single story frame, featuring the Equivalent Frame
modeling of the ACI code as an option. In its design mode,
the program determines the deflection and reinforcement
for a user defined geometry, material and loading. In its
analysis mode, for a given floor geometry, loading and
reinforcement, the software determines the capacity of the
floor and compares it with the code stipulated demand. In
both the design and the analysis modes, the deflections
are calculated using cracked sections, with each span
subdivided into 20 segments. ADAPT-RC is easy to use, yet
thorough and rigorous in its formulation. Its graphical
display gives a vivid account of moments, reinforcement
and other parameters. ADAPT-RC handles both prismatic and
non-prismatic spans, as well as supports with different
boundary conditions. A solid model viewer allows the user
to examine the input structure for a visual check on the
accuracy of data entry. The primary application of the
software is in building construction and parking
structures.
ADAPT-RC is offered in two versions, a low cost version
referred to as "Standard" and a "Plus" version. The two
programs are identical except that the Standard version is
limited to 5 pans and two cantilevers. The Plus version
goes up to 20 spans and two cantilevers.
ADAPT-RC is a stand-alone program. But, when used together
with ADAPT-Builder, it can receive input data generated
graphically by the Builder. This feature of the program is
discussed in greater detail under the heading
ADAPT-Builder |
