ADAPT-Builder
Fully Integrated Design for Concrete Buildings
Version 22.0.2
Powerful Loading and Analysis Capabilities
Efficiently analyze slabs or entire structures for the combined effects of gravity, lateral and vibration loading, utilizing true 3D finite element analysis, straightforward load takedown and realistic slab alignment.
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ADAPT-Builder is a full 3D Finite Element Modeling, Analysis, and Design software for conventionally reinforced and post-tensioned concrete buildings, including foundations and elevated slabs. ADAPT-Builder includes the ability to model natively or to quickly transform an imported DXF/DWG file to modeled elements. The modeling features allow for easy creation of complex geometries including stepped slabs, sloped columns, elevator pits, ramps and more. ADAPT-Builder's Colorize feature allows you to colorize components based on properties for easy verification of input properties for the modeled components.
Features
- Automatic Connection of Supports
- Ramp Modeling
- Stepped Slabs
- Properties Grid
- Sloped Columns
- Wall Openings
- Post-Tensioning
ADAPT-Builder allows the application of gravity and lateral loading, including tools to quickly apply these loads to the model. Along with the ability to include these loads in a FEM analysis, Builder also includes the option to run a Tributary Load Takedown using our patented Tributary Load Manager.
Features
- Load Combination Generator
- Auto Calculation of Long-Term Factors
- Live Load Patterning
- Live Load Reduction
- Import from XLS
Lateral Load Generators
Load Combinations
Tributary Load Takedown
ADAPT-Builder contains the various tools for performing a full 3D Finite Element Analysis and viewing the analysis results for a single-level or the entire model at once. Create and modify the finite element mesh, manage stored reactions, assign stiffness modifiers, and more. In addition ADAPT-Builder can analyze models for P-Delta, Vibration, and Cracked Deflections.
Features
- Vibration Analysis
- Single & Multi-level Analysis
- P-delta Analysis
- Cracked Deflection
- Advanced Meshing tools.
Floor Vibrations
Cracked Deflections
Single & Multi-Level
ADAPT-Builder includes the ability to design and investigate conventionally reinforced, post-tensioned, or hybrid two-way and one-way slabs, beams, foundations, as well as conventionally reinforced columns and walls. Punching shear design can also be performed including both drop caps and drop panels. Slab design is performed utilizing Support Lines and Design Sections which allow users to view various results including stresses, demands, and capacities to aid in the design or investigation of these elements. Use the analysis results from the column and wall design features to fully design and code check columns and concrete shear walls, including wall cores. Walls can be designed with or without special boundary elements for seismic lateral resisting systems.
Features
- Slab Design
- Foundation Design
- Column Design
- Wall Design
- Punching Shear Design
- Beam Design
ADAPT-Builder includes the ability to review analysis results through tabular and graphical reports as well as graphically in the model space. Generate fully compiled reports including default tabular and graphical reports, as well as screenshots of graphical results. The Colorize feature can also be used to view model results in an easily interpreted view, such as applied loading and column design results. Detailed calculation reports are also available for minimum reinforcement, column design, and wall design.
Graphical Results View
Model Colorization
Report Compiler
ADAPT-Builder includes many options for integration with other programs and between ADAPT-Builder models. Share level definitions, component geometry, material properties, loading, etc. between ADAPT-Builder models using the INP file. Integrate full Revit models to and from ADAPT-Builder. Quickly create geometry by importing a DWG/DXF file. Import loads into ADAPT-Builder from an Excel file or directly import RISA-3D reactions.
Features
- RISA-3D Integration
- Revit Integration
- DXF/DWG Import
Autodesk Revit Integration
RISA-3D Integration
DXF/DWG Import
Integrated Concrete Building Suite
ADAPT-Builder is the 3D modeling, analysis and design platform for ADAPT-Floor Pro, Edge, MAT and SOG, while Modeler can be used together with ADAPT-PT and RC.
Floor Pro
Easily investigate, analyze and design a variety of reinforced concrete and post-tensioned slabs and beams using industry leading 3D finite element meshing and advanced rebar and tendon detailing.
Edge
Rapidly model and utilize gravity and lateral loads, to analyze an entire concrete building structure from roof to foundation, including automated load takedown and seamless BIM integration.
MAT
Automatic finite element mesh, soil springs and loading from superstructure model to analyze and design reinforced concrete and post-tensioned mat foundations, footings, pile caps and grade beams.
SOG
Produce accurate designs of post-tensioned foundations slabs on expansive soils using PTI recommendations and requirements such as plan irregularities, steps in slabs and varying soil properties.
FELT-3D
Easily create shop drawings and calculate post-tensioned slab losses due to friction, elongation, seating and long-term stress for an entire slab.
Available ADAPT-Builder Bundles
| Modules | Builder RC Bundle | Builder PT Bundle | Foundations Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Pro RC | |||
| Floor Pro PT | |||
| Edge | |||
| MAT | |||
| SOG | |||
| FELT-3D |
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22.0.2
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