.Product Overview
An Easy-to-use and learn software for the Design, Analysis, and Investigation of Reinforced (Nonprestressed) Concrete Beams, Beam Frames, Slabs and Floor Systems - a must have production tool in every structural engineering office.
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.
Flat slab reinforced concrete design model in ADAPT-RC
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$650
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$1,200
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RC Standard designs up to 5 interior spans and 2 cantilevers.
Prices above for stand-alone individual soft licenses. Contact ADAPT for USB licensing options.
Applications
Simple and continuous beams and beam frames
Multiple beam cross-section: T, L and I-section
One-way slabs
Two-way flat plates
Two-way flat slabs
Drop caps, drop panels, transverse beams, steps above and below the slab
One-way pan joist (pan-formed beam) systems
One-way skip joist (pan-formed beam) systems
Two-way joist (pan-formed beam) systems
Waffle slabs
Supporting Documentation
Click links below to download product documents.
Download ADAPT-RC 2015 Getting Started Guide
On-Demand Videos
Featured Videos
(Click to view on-demand) Length
(min) Description
RC 2010 Tutorial 21.26 Full-length video demonstrating use of ADAPT-RC for design of slab with drop caps.
Beam Design Example 11.53 Full-length example of RC beam design
Investigation Mode 8.05 Example using ADAPT-RC investigation mode to determine capacity of a model.
Features
This software is based on the time proven Equivalent Frame Method (EFM) of analysis and features the following:
Complete modeling and design of reinforced concrete beam and floor systems
Fast, intuitive tabular input for project models
Investigation mode - analysis and capacity calculation of an existing floor
Gives the capacity of a floor system for a user-defined reinforcement distribution
Performs capacity/demand analysis for existing floor systems
Calculates deflection based on user specified loading and reinforcement
Advanced analysis options
Moment redistribution
Inclusion of lateral loads
Deflection calculation, including cracked section analysis
Comprehensive design capabilities
Reinforcement check for strength and minimum code requirements
Beam shear and punching shear checks
Integrated punching shear reinforcement design (studs or stirrups)
Concise reporting
Graphical display of moments, shears and deflections for each load combination
Graphical and tabular display of location, length and amount of reinforcement required
Two version options to meet your project and budget size
Both versions contain same functionality, but vary in max number of spans allowed
ADAPT-RC Standard: up to 5 interior spans and 2 cantilevers
ADAPT-RC Plus: up to 20 interior spans and 2 cantilevers
Codes
The program comes supports the following design codes:
ACI-318 (1999, 2005 & 2008)
IBC [International Building Code] (2006 & 2009)
British-BS8110 (1997)
Canadian-A23.3 (1994 & 2004 [release 2008])
Australian-AS3600 (2001)
Brazilian-NBR6118 (2001)
European EC2 (2004)
Indian IS456 (2005 reprint)
Hong Kong CoP (2007)
Units
The program supports the following units:
SI
MKS
American Customary
Hardware Requirements
32 bit PC running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7
64 bit PC running windows 7
Minimum of 1 GB RAM
Available hard drive space of 1 GB