ADAPT-PT is the industry standard stand-alone program for the design of beam frames, slabs and floor systems post-tensioned with either bonded, or unbonded tendons. For two-way floor systems the user can base the analysis on either the Equivalent Frame Method, or the Simple Frame Method. For the post-tensioning design, the user can select between the Effective Force method and the Variable Force (Tendon Selection) method. In the Variable Force method, the software computes and accounts for the tendons' friction and long-term stress losses along the length of the post-tensioned member. ADAPT-PT can handles drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below, transverse beams and non-prismatic sections. Selfweight is calculated using actual dimensions and material properties. In addition to the post-tensioning amount and profile, the software reports the location and amount of the nonprestressed steel along the length of the structure for the strength and minimum requirements. The solution is presented in a clear and concise tabular form, as well as in graphical format.

Output options also include a graphical summary report of all important design data, ready for transfer to structural drawings and inclusion in structural calculations. The graphical summary includes:

• Elevation of the member with the post-tensioning tendons in place
• The post-tensioning profile, elevation of control points and PT-force/number of strands
• Location, length and number of nonprestressed bars required over the entire member length
• Outcome of the one-way or punching shear design
• Designer's comments
• DXF output

Modeling Capabilities

• Project parameters entered using simple step-by-step design wizard
• Bonded (grouted) and unbonded post-tensioning
• One-way and two-way floor systems and beam frames
• Multiple beam cross-sections: rectangular, T, L and I
• Drop caps, drop panels, steps above and below the slab
• 3D solid model viewer for visual verification of input geometry
• Imports input data for design strip from ADAPT-Builder suite of programs
• Supports multiple tendon profiles anchored at different locations

Analysis Capabilities

• Equivalent frame or simple frame method of analysis
• Allowance for cracking in deflection calculation of beams and one-way slab systems
• Calculation of long-term losses due to creep, shrinkage, and relaxation in prestressing
• Friction and elongation calculations

Design and Automatic Code Checks

• Automatically generates first-pass post-tensioning design optimized for:Interactive design summary page (Recycle Window) gives overview of analysis results and allows for rapid optimization
  • User-specified range of precompression
  • Allowable tensile and compression stress limits
  • User-specified range of dead load balancing
• Graphical display of tendon profile eliminates errors while editing post-tensioning
• Graphical display of stress levels against user specified stress limits while editing post-tensioning allows the user to immediately see the effects of the changes on the design!
• Beam shear and punching shear checks
• Reinforcement check for strength and minimum requirements of the code
• Design of reinforcement for lateral load cases

Output and Reports

• A graphical display of the structural model and tendon profile
• Graphical and tabular display of location, length and amount of required reinforcement
• DXF export of tendon elevation showing CGS or support heights

Licensing Options

• Multi-user network or stand-alone versions
• Download with soft license or flexible USB dongle

Codes
The program comes supports the following design codes:

• ACI-318 (1999, 2005, 2008 and 2011) - New
• IBC [International Building Code] (2006, 2009 and 2012) - New
• British-BS8110 (1997)
• Canadian-A23.3 (1994)
• Canadian-A23.3 (2004)
• Australian-AS3600 (2001)
• Brazilian-NBR6118 (2001)
• Indian IS456 (2005 reprint)
• European EC2 (2004)
• Hong Kong-CoP (2007) - New
• Chinese-GB50010 (2002) - New

Units
The program supports the following units:

• SI
• MKS
• American Customary