ADAPT-PT v8

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

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ADAPT-PT v8 Getting Started Guide

Contents

1 ADAPT-PT v8 USER INTERFACE........................................................................ 4

2 ONE-WAY SLAB SUPPORTED ON BEAMS ....................................................... 5
2.1 GENERATE THE STRUCTURAL MODEL................................................... 7
2.1.1 Edit the project information...................................................................... 7
2.1.1.1 General Settings (Fig 1.1-1).................................................................. 7
2.1.1.2 Design Code (Fig 1.1-2) ....................................................................... 9
2.1.1.3 Design Settings (Fig 1.1-3) ................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Edit the geometry of the structure........................................................... 11
2.1.2.1 Enter Span Geometry (Fig 1.1-4)........................................................ 11
2.1.2.2 Enter Geometry Of Transverse Beam (Fig 1.1-5) ................................ 13
2.1.2.3 Enter Supports-Geometry (Fig 1.1-6) ................................................. 14
2.1.2.4 Enter Supports Boundary Conditions (Fig 1.1-7) ................................ 14
2.1.3 Enter Data.............................................................................................. 15
2.1.3.1 Enter the loading information (Fig 1.2-1) ............................................ 15
2.1.4 Edit the material properties..................................................................... 17
2.1.4.1 Enter The Properties Of Concrete (Fig 1.2-2) ..................................... 17
2.1.4.2 Enter The Properties Of Reinforcement (Fig 1.2-3)............................. 18
2.1.4.3 Enter The Post-tensioning System Parameters (Fig 1.2-4) ................... 19
2.1.4.4 Edit Base Reinforcement (Fig. 1.2-5).................................................. 20
2.1.5 Edit the design criteria............................................................................ 21
2.1.5.1 Enter The Initial And Final Allowable Stresses. (Fig 1.2-6) ................. 21
2.1.5.2 Enter The Recommended Post-Tensioning Values (Fig 1.2-7)............. 22
2.1.5.3 Select The Post-Tensioning Design Option ......................................... 23
2.1.5.4 Specify The Tendon Profiles (Fig 1.2-10)............................................ 25
2.1.5.5 Specify Minimum Covers For Post-Tensioning Tendons And Mild Steel
Reinforcement (Fig 1.2-11)................................................................. 26
2.1.5.6 Specify Minimum Bar Length And Bar Extension Of Mild Steel
Reinforcement (Fig 1.2-12)................................................................. 27
2.1.5.7 Input Load Combinations (Fig. 1.2-13, 14, 15) ................................... 28
2.2 SAVE AND EXECUTE THE INPUT DATA................................................ 30
2.3 CREATE REPORTS ..................................................................................... 35

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Getting Started
Thank you for choosing ADAPT-PT v8. This getting started guide is intended to provide
you with a brief overview of the capabilities of this product. In following through the
example below, you will learn how to model a structure and perform the necessary design
steps. For more details about the program please refer to the ADAPT-PT user manuals.

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1 ADAPT-PT v8 USER INTERFACE

Main Toolbar Menu Bar View Toolbar Structure View

FIGURE 1: ADAPT-PT User Interface

Input Forms Status Bar

The model is created with the help of a wizard which consists of different Input Forms.
Each Input Form can be accessed at any time through the Menu Bar. The input that you
provide on the Input Forms is displayed real-time in the Structure View. The view of the
structure can be modified with the help of the View Toolbar which contains View Tools
with which you can change the perspective, turn on and off components and zoom. The
Main Toolbar contains Common Tools such as New Project, Open Project and Save
Project.

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2 ONE-WAY SLAB SUPPORTED ON BEAMS1

The objective of this example is to demonstrate the step-by-step procedure of ADAPT-PT

to analyze and design a post-tensioned continuous slab supported on parallel beams or
walls. A typical six-span, one-way slab supported on beams, as occurs in parking
structures is selected. The example covers the following aspects of the program:

• Modeling of one-way slabs spanning between parallel beams;

• Application of effective force method in design of post-tensioned members;
• Optimization of design through selection of different post-tensioning forces in
different spans; and
• Application of unbonded tendons.

The geometry of the structure is shown in Fig. 1-12. Other characteristics of the structure
and the design requirements are given in the following.

Six-span, one-way slab spanning 18’-0 (5.49 m) between 14 in. x 34 in. (356mm x 864
mm) cast in place concrete beams.

Thickness of slab = 5 in (127 mm)

(i) Material Properties

o Concrete:
Compressive strength, f’c = 4000 psi (27.58 MPa)
Weight = 150 pcf (2403 kg/m3)
Modulus of Elasticity = 3604 ksi (24849 MPa)
Age of Concrete at stressing = 3 days
Compressive strength at stressing, f’ci = 3000 psi (20.68 MPa)

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The geometry, loading, material properties and the design criteria selected are the same as those in
PTI’s publication for Design of Post-Tensioned Slabs. The results, however, are somewhat different, since
in PTI’s publication only part of the forces from post-tensioning are accounted for. .

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FIGURE 1-1

o Prestressing:
Low Relaxation, Unbonded System
Strand Diameter = ½ in (13 mm)
Strand Area = 0.153 in2 (98 mm2)
Modulus of Elasticity = 28000 ksi (193054 MPa)
Coefficient of angular friction, μ = 0.07
Coefficient of wobble friction, K = 0.0014 rad/ft (0.0046 rad/m)
Specified Ultimate strength of strand, fpu = 270 ksi (1862MPa)
Ratio of jacking stress to strand’s ultimate strength = 0.8
Anchor set = 0.25 in (6.35 mm)

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Minimum strand cover

From top fiber = 0.75 in all spans (19.05 mm)
From bottom fiber
Interior spans = 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
Exterior spans = 1.5 in (38.1 mm)

o Nonprestressed Reinforcement:
Specified yield stress fy = 60 ksi (413.69 MPa)
Modulus of Elasticity = 29000 ksi (199,949 MPa)
Minimum Rebar Cover = 1in (25.4 mm)

(ii) Loading:
Dead load = self weight + 5 psf (allowance for curbs, lighting, drainage etc)
= (5/12) * 150 + 5
= 68 psf (3.26 kN/m2 )
Live load = 50 psf (2.39 kN/m2 )

2.1 GENERATE THE STRUCTURAL MODEL

2.1.1 Edit the project information

2.1.1.1 General Settings (Fig 1.1-1)

Under Options in the main menu, select American for the System of Units.

Open a new project by clicking either New on the file menu or the New Project
button on the toolbar. This automatically opens the General Settings input screen
as shown in Fig. 1.1-1. You can enter the General title and/or Specific title of the
project.
For the purpose of this example, enter the General title as Six-Span One-Way
Slab. This will appear at the top of the first page of the output . Enter the Specific
title as Example 1. This will appear at the top of each subsequent page of the
output.

Next, select the Structural System as One-Way Slab. For the option to include
Transverse Beam, select Yes.

Next, select Geometry Input as Conventional. Segmental input is used for

entering non-prismatic structures, i.e., those where the tributary width or the depth
of the section changes within a span.

Click Next on the bottom line of this screen to open the input screen, Criteria –
Design Code.

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FIGURE 1.1-1

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2.1.1.2 Design Code (Fig 1.1-2)

In the second step you can specify the design code.

In the Design Code screen, set the code as ACI 05 / IBC 2006.

FIGURE 1.1-2

2.1.1.3 Design Settings (Fig 1.1-3)

This screen is divided in two parts: Analysis options and Design options.

In Analysis options, you can select various calculation settings.

First, select the execution mode as interactive. In this mode, you have the
opportunity to optimize the design by adjusting the tendon forces and tendon
drapes in each span in the Recycle window. This will be explained later in this
section.

Next, select Yes for the Reduce Moments to Face- of- Support option. This option
indicates that the calculated centerline moments, at each support are, adjusted to
the face-of support. In addition to the centerline moments, ADAPT-PT prints out
the moments reduced to the face-of- support.

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For a one-way slab system, the Equivalent Frame method is not applicable.
Select No for the option to Redistribute moments.
Then, there is an option to Increase Moment of Inertia Over Support. This option
accounts for the increased stiffness of a slab over its support. In this example this
slab is supported on beams. The program correctly accounts for the added stiffness
over the beam support. For beam supported slabs No is applicable. For wall
supported slabs Yes will apply. For this example select No.

In Design options, you can either Use all provisions of the code that you selected
in the previous step, or Disregard the following provisions such as Minimum
rebar for serviceability, Design capacity exceeding cracking moment, and
Contribution of prestressing in strength check.

The choice to Include (DL + 0.25LL) case of UBC is now part of the Design
options in this step. Selecting this option allows you to enter the Ratio of reduced
live load to actual live load. Leave this option unchecked for this example. This is
a UBC (Uniform Building Code) requirement (not required by ACI 02 and IBC
2000) used to determine the amount of mild steel reinforcement.

FIGURE 1.1-3

Click Next at the bottom right of the Design Settings screen to open the Span
Geometry input screen.

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2.1.2 Edit the geometry of the structure

2.1.2.1 Enter Span Geometry (Fig 1.1-4)

This screen is used to enter the cross-sectional geometry of the slab at midspan.

Set the Number of Spans as 6 either by clicking the up arrow or using CTRL +.

Next, enter the dimensions. All dimensions are defined in the legend at the top of
the screen and/or are illustrated in the appropriate section FIGURE. The section
type for any span can be changed by clicking on the button in the Sec (Section)
column.

Select the section, Sec, as Rectangular and edit 18 ft (5.49 m) for length, L, 12 in
(305 mm) for width , b, and 5 in (127 mm) for height, h, for all spans. To enter
typical values, type the value into the appropriate cell in the top row and then
press enter. The typical value will be copied to all the spans.

As you enter the values, the span is displayed in real-time in the 3D window.
You can access special data editing options by selecting data cells and right
clicking. Available options include Insert New Line, Delete Line, Copy Selected
Cells, Paste Cells, Erase Selected Cells, Copy Selected Lines, and Paste Lines.

The Reference height (Rh) identifies the position of a reference line from which the
position of the tendon’s centroid (CGS) is measured. Typically, the reference
height is set equal to the slab depth. This will result intendon height being specified
as positive values up from the soffit of slab. The Reference height (Rh) is also used
to create steps in the slab. Click the ? button with the Rh definition in the legend
to learn more.

Type the Reference height, Rh, as 5 inches(127 mm), i.e., slab depth, for all spans.

The Left and Right Multiplier columns (<-M and M->) are used to specify the
tributary width, to indicate how much of the tributary falls on either side of the
frame line. Tributary widths can be specified using either the Unit Strip method or
the Tributary method. For this example, Tributary method is used, i.e., total
tributary (12 inches (305 mm)) is entered as the b dimension. Also, equal tributary
falls on either side of the frame line, so enter 0.50 for both left and right multiplier.
In general, it is better to select a larger multiplier for the tributary, i.e. 5 on each
side. This will result in a more rational selection of reinforcing bars. However,
regardless of the selection of tributary value, the program reports the correct
stresses and the required rebar areas.

The program will automatically determine whether the column is an Exterior or

Interior column using the multipliers. If the tributary that falls to the left or to the
right side of the column line is less than 4 times the slab thickness, the program will

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automatically consider it as an exterior column. You have the ability to override

the programs default setting by choosing Exterior if applicable.

FIGURE 1.1-4

Click Next on the bottom line to open the next input screen, Geometry-
Transverse Beam.

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2.1.2.2 Enter Geometry Of Transverse Beam (Fig 1.1-5)

Note: The screen display will vary depending on which structural system has
been specified in the Design Setting screen.

Next, enter the dimensions of Transverse Beam. Type 34 inches (864 mm)
for the height, H, and 7 inches (178 mm) for the width on the left side of the
centerline (D1), and 7 inches (178 mm) for the width on the right side of the
centerline (D2) for all spans. Note, you cannot type a dimension for the first
span of column D1 and for the last span of column D2, since the span length
is a center-to-center dimension.

FIGURE 1.1-5

Click on Next on the bottom line to open the Drop Panel Geometry screen.

As there are no drop panels defined in this example, click on Next on the bottom
of the screen to open the Supports Geometry input screen.

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2.1.2.3 Enter Supports-Geometry (Fig 1.1-6)

This screen is used to input column or wall heights, widths and depths. You may
enter dimensions for columns/walls above and/or below the slab.

Select No Columns from the Support selection since the slab is supported by
beams. The program will automatically consider the beams as a point support.

FIGURE 1.1-6

Click Next on the bottom line to open the Supports-Boundary Conditions input
screen.

2.1.2.4 Enter Supports Boundary Conditions (Fig 1.1-7)

This screen is used to enter the support widths and column boundary conditions.

Type 14 inches (356 mm) (the width of the beam) for SW (Support Width) in the
typical row and press enter. This input value will be used to calculate the reduced
moments. There are no columns or walls selected for this example, so you cannot
access the drop down list of the lower and upper column/wall boundary
conditions.

You could also check SW = Actual width of support as the beams were defined
with a width of 14 inches.

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Leave the End Support Fixity for both left and right support as the default No.
This will be used when the slab or beam is attached to a stiff member.

FIGURE 1.1-7

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Loading.

2.1.3 Enter Data

2.1.3.1 Enter the loading information (Fig 1.2-1)

Any number of different loads and load types may be entered for a span.

Three new load types are added in PT v8: Triangle, Variable, and Trapezoidal.

Enter the span number as 1 in the Span column. If the loads are the same for all the
spans, you can type ALL or all in the Span column. This will copy the data to all
the spans.

If you choose not to include Selfweight, you now have the option to define the
selfweight (SW) as a Class. In any case, you can choose to specify additional
deadload as superimposed deadload (SDL) as a Class.
PT v8 gives you the option to specify any load as an X Class. You may want to
use this for lateral loads.

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Select the Class as SDL from the drop down list and specify the load type as
uniform, either by typing U in L-? or by dragging the icon from the graphics of
the uniform loading. The default load type for the load class is L-U; so leave it as
is for this tutorial.

Type 0.01 k/ft2 (0.239 kN/m2)(without self-weight) for superimposed dead load in
the w column. You can enter DL with or without self-weight, since the program
can calculate self-weight automatically. In order to calculate the self-weight
automatically, you must answer Yes to the Include Self-Weight question at the top
right of the screen and enter a unit weight of concrete. Type 150 pcf (2402.85
kg/m3) as the unit weight.

Repeat the procedure by changing Class to LL and the w value to 0.05 k/ft2 (2.39
kN/m2).

You can either enter the SDL and the LL for each span (Figure 1.2-1), or you can
type all and define SDL and LL once for all spans. The loads then get applied to
all spans (Figure 1.2-2).

Answer Yes to Skip Live Load? at the top left of the screen and enter the Skip
Factor as 1.

FIGURE 1.2-1

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FIGURE 1.2-2

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the Material-Concrete input
screen.

2.1.4 Edit the material properties

2.1.4.1 Enter The Properties Of Concrete (Fig 1.2-2)

Select the Normal Weight and enter the Strength at 28 days as 4000 psi (27.58
MPa) for slab/beam. When you press enter for the strength input value, the
modulus of elasticity will calculate automatically based on the concrete strength
and the appropriate code formula. For this tutorial, keep the default values of
strength and creep coefficient. Creep coefficient will be used in the calculation of
long-term deflection.
Enter the Concrete strength at prestressing (initial condition) as 3000 psi (20.68
MPa).

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FIGURE 1.2-2
Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open next input screen Material
Reinforcement.

2.1.4.2 Enter The Properties Of Reinforcement (Fig 1.2-3)

The screen is divided into two parts: Longitudinal reinforcement and Shear
reinforcement.

In the section Longitudinal reinforcement, keep the default values for Yield
Strength and Modulus of Elasticity. Change the Preferred Bar Sizes for Top and
Bottom to 5 and 6 respectively (16, 19). This will be used when calculating the
number of bars required.

In Shear reinforcement, keep the default Preferred Stirrup Bar Size and the Yield
strength shear reinforcement and the Number of legs.

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FIGURE 1.2-3

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open up next screen.

2.1.4.3 Enter The Post-tensioning System Parameters (Fig 1.2-4)

Select the Post-tensioning system as Unbonded and leave the default values of the
other properties as they are.

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FIGURE 1.2-4

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the input screen, Criteria –
Allowable Stresses.

2.1.4.4 Edit Base Reinforcement (Fig. 1.2-5)

The program allows you to specify a base reinforcement that is taken into
consideration when designing the structure. Select Yes in the Base Reinforcement
section.

You have the choice between defining a mesh or isolated rebar. For this example
choose Isolated from the drop down box.

Next specify the span where your base reinforcement starts. For this example, let
the rebar start at the beginning of span 1. Therefore, enter a 1 in First end location
and a 0 in X1/L.
If you wanted to let the rebar start midspan of span 1, you could enter 0.5 for
X1/L. For this example, however, we keep 0.

To specify the end of the reinforcement at the end of span number 6, define 6 for
Second end location and 1 for X2/L.

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Furthermore, you specify 4 bars (Number) with Bar Size of 6 as Bottom bars with
a Cover of 2 inches.

FIGURE 1.2-5

2.1.5 Edit the design criteria

2.1.5.1 Enter The Initial And Final Allowable Stresses. (Fig 1.2-6)

Tension stresses are input as a multiple of the square root of f’c, and compressive
stresses are input as a multiple of f’c .

The default values given in this screen are according to the appropriate code, i.e.,
according to ACI 05 for this case. So leave it as is.

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FIGURE 1.2-6

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Criteria –
Recommended Post-Tensioning Values.

2.1.5.2 Enter The Recommended Post-Tensioning Values (Fig 1.2-7)

This screen is used to specify minimum and maximum values for average
precompression (P/A: total prestressing divided by gross cross-sectional area) and
percentage of dead load to balance (Wbal). These values are used by the program
to determine the post-tensioning requirements and the status of the Pmin/Pmax and
WBAL Min/ Max indicators on the Recycle window.

The values given as default are according to the code and the experience of
economical design. Therefore, keep the default values.

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FIGURE 1.2-7
Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Criteria –
Calculation Options .

2.1.5.3 Select The Post-Tensioning Design Option

The two design options are “Force selection” and “Force/Tendon Selection” as
shown in Fig 1.2-8. “Force Selection” is the default option.

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FIGURE 1.2-8

Select Force/ Tendon Selection option, then the screen will prompt for the
information required to calculate the prestress losses as shown in Fig 1.2-9.

Enter the information given in the material properties to calculate friction losses as
shown in Fig 1.2-9.

Long-term losses may either be entered as a lump sum value or the program can
calculate them using the provided information. Select Yes to Perform Long-Term
Loss Calculation. Enter Age of stressing as 3 days and press Enter. Then the
Strength and Modulus of Elasticity at Stressing will be calculated automatically by
the program. However, if concrete strength at stressing is established through
cylinder/cube tests, enter the test result. For most anchorage devices, there is a
specified minimum concrete strength for stressing. In this tutorial, the minimum
value is 3000 psi (20.68 MPa). So, enter 3000 psi (20.68 MPa) for strength of
concrete at stressing.

Answer No to Are All Tendons Stressed at One time? question. This information is
used to determine the stress losses in prestressing due to elastic shortening of the
member.

Use 80% for Relative Ambient Humidity (RH) and 2.5 inches (64 mm) for Volume
to Surface Ratio (V/S). V/S is the calculated value from the given section
dimensions. Specify that All tendons are stressed at the same time.

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FIGURE 1.2-9

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Criteria –
Tendon Profile .

2.1.5.4 Specify The Tendon Profiles (Fig 1.2-10)

The program allows you to specify up to three tendon paths per span. You will see
later that you can assign different profiles to different tendon paths.

In the section Option for tendons you can define the Default extension of
terminated tendon as fraction of span.
Also, you can specify the Shape of tendon extension from the Left end and the
Right end.
For this example, leave the default values.

From the Type drop down list, select 1 for Reversed parabola and change the
inflection points (X1/L and X3/L) to zero, since we assumed a parabola with no
inflection points. Keep the low point (X2/L) at mid span, i.e., at 0.5, except for the
first and last spans. From the calculation, the low point for the first and last spans
is at 0.366*L and 0.634* L, respectively from the left support. So enter X2/L for
the first and last spans as 0.366 and 0.634, respectively.

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FIGURE 1.2-10

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Criteria –
Minimum Covers.

2.1.5.5 Specify Minimum Covers For Post-Tensioning Tendons And Mild Steel
Reinforcement (Fig 1.2-11)

The concrete cover for the pre-stressing steel is determined as a distance from the
extreme fiber to the center of gravity of the strand (CGS). Therefore, for ½ inch
(13 mm) strand, CGS is minimum cover + ½ * ½ i.e., cgs =cover + 0.25” (cgs=
cover + ½ * 13).

Edit 1 in (25 mm) cgs for both the top fiber and the interior spans of the bottom
fiber. Use 1.75 inches (44 mm) for the exterior span for the bottom fiber.

Edit 1 in (25 mm)Cover for both top and bottom nonprestressed reinforcement.

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FIGURE 1.2-11

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Criteria –
Minimum Bar Extension.

2.1.5.6 Specify Minimum Bar Length And Bar Extension Of Mild Steel
Reinforcement (Fig 1.2-12)

The values given as default are according to the appropriate code, for this tutorial
according to ACI-05 code. Therefore keep the default values as is.

The values entered for cut-off lengths are used to calculate top and bottom bar
lengths when minimum reinforcement requirements govern.

The development length of reinforcement required for strength will extend the
reinforcement by the given value beyond the calculated length. Please note that
the program does not calculate this value automatically per bar size used.

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FIGURE 1.2-12

Click Next at the bottom of the screen to open the next input screen, Load
Combinations.

2.1.5.7 Input Load Combinations (Fig. 1.2-13, 14, 15)

This screen is used to input the load combination factors for service and strength
(ultimate) load conditions. It is also used to enter any applicable strength reduction
factors.

The program allows you to specify four strength load combinations and four
service load combinations. For ACI-05, two of the service load combinations are
reserved for sustained load and two for total load.

You can specify Lateral load combinations and Set Values in this step.

Check the check mark to Include lateral loads and click on the Set Values button
to define Lateral moments and Lateral load combinations.

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FIGURE 1.2-13

FIGURE 1.2-14

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For this example, do not include lateral loads.

The default values are according to the ACI-05. Thereforekeep the default values.

FIGURE 1.2-15

This is the last input screen. Click OK at the bottom of the screen to finish the
data entry.

2.2 SAVE AND EXECUTE THE INPUT DATA

To save the input data and execute the analysis, either select Execute Analysis
from the Action menu of the menu bar or click on the Save & Execute Analysis
button . Then, give a file name and directory in which to save the file. Once
the file is saved, the program will automatically execute the analysis by reading the
data files and performing a number of preliminary data checks.

Once the execution completes the selection of post-tensioning, the “PT

Recycling” window, as shown in Fig 1.3-1 opens. If an error is detected, the
program will stop and display a message box indicating the most likely source of
the error.

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FIGURE 1.3-1

Here you can optimize the design by changing the tendon force and tendon
heights.
Select Single tendon path in the Force selection method so that you can specify a
variable force along a single tendon.
Change the first and last span force to 15 k/ft (66.72 kN/m) and remaining spans
to 8.5 k/ft (33.36 kN/m). The values proposed by the program are acceptable, as
indicated in the status box at the top of the display.

Once values are changed the status indicator at the top right of the Recycle
window will begin to flash.

Also, you can select the execution mode as either force selection or tendon
selection. Here keep the Force selection mode. Tendon selection is explained in
other tutorials.

Once all of the changes are made, as in Fig.1.3-2, click on the Recycle button to
update all of the tabs, the “Design Indicator” box and the “Recycle Graphs”.

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FIGURE 1.3-2

After the recalculation of the stresses and required forces along the member based
on current values, the window, as shown in Fig.1.3-3 with “Current” status
indicator opens.

In this tab, you could select a different tendon profile for Tendon A. The profiles
you defined in the Tendon Profile input screen (Fig 1.2-10).

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FIGURE 1.3-3
You can check the final stresses either by clicking Extreme fiber stresses [4] tab
in the PT Recycling window (Fig.1.3-3) or by clicking Graphs at the top left of
the screen.

Graphs displays a set of three graphs which provide detailed information on the
tendon profile, the tension and compression stresses and the required versus
provided post-tensioning forces at 1/20th points along the spans (Fig.1.3-4).

The top diagram, the Tendon Height Diagram shows the elevation of tendon
profile selected. Tendon profile can be viewed either with concrete outline or
without concrete outline by checking the option at the left of the screen.

The second diagram, Stress Diagrams, plots the maximum compressive and
tensile stresses at the top and bottom face of the member. You can view the
stresses due to Dead Load, Live Load, Post-tensioning and Service Combination
each separately, or in combination, by selecting the options on the screen. Also
you can verify the top and bottom stresses due to service combination with the
allowable values. In Fig.1.3-4, it shows the final bottom fiber stresses with the
allowable values. In which, gray color represents the allowable value, top curve
represents the bottom tensile stress and bottom curve represents the bottom
compressive stress. If the calculated stress is not within the limit, i.e., the curve is
outside the gray portion; you need to modify the forces to optimize the design.

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The third diagram, Post-Tensioning Diagrams shows the required and provided
post-tensioning force at 1/20th points along each span. The vertical line represents
the required post-tensioning and the horizontal line represents the provided post-
tensioning at that section. At each design section along a span, the program
performs an analysis based on the post-tensioning force at that section.

FIGURE 1.3-4

If the solutions are not acceptable, you can change post-tensioning layout and,
recycle until an acceptable solution is reached. Once you are satisfied with the
solution, select Exit at the top left of the screen to continue with calculations.

The program continues with the calculations based on the most recent tendon
forces and profile selection. Once finished successfully, you return to the main
program window with the screen as shown in Fig.1.3-5.

FIGURE 1.3-5

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Close the above window by clicking X at the top right corner.

2.3 CREATE REPORTS

PT v8 has a new Report Generator. To setup the report, select the Report Setup
item on the Options menu or click the Report Setup button on the main
toolbar. The Report Generator screen shown in Fig. 1.3-6 will open.

The program allows you to generate reports in an MS-Word® editable format. You
have the option between the following choices
• Report cover: Select this option to generate a report cover with your logo
and company information. To update your company information, click on
Update Company Info on the Report Generator and you will see the screen
Company Information shown in Fig. 1.3-7.
• Table of Contents
• Concise Report: This report includes Project Design Parameters and Load
Combinations as well as a Design Strip Report containing Geometry, Applied
Loads, Design Moments, Tendon Profile, Stress check / Code check, Rebar
Report, Punching Shear, Deflectin and Quantities.
• Tabular Reports – Compact
• Tabular Reports – Detailed
• Graphical Reports
• Legend

FIGURE 1.3-6
Simply check any item in the List of all Sections to include it in the report. The
item will then appear in the List of Selected Sections on the right hand side of the
Report Generator.
To generate and view the report, click on Generate/View Report on the bottom
of the Report Generator.
The program allows you to open and view existing reports by clicking on Open
Reports.

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FIGURE 1.3-7

To open the “PT Summary Report” (Fig.1.3-8) either click the PTSum button
on the tool bar or select the PT summary item on the View menu.

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ADAPT - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE SOFTWARE SYSTEM

ADAPT-PT Version "8.00" Date: "07 - 02 - 2007" Time: "03:30" File: tutorial_0707
1 - PROJECT TITLE: "Six-Span One-Way Slab"
1.1 Design Strip: Example 1
1.2 Load Case: SERVICE_2_Max_LL +1.00 SW +1.00 LL_Max +1.00 SDL +1.00 XL +1.00 PT +0.00 HYP +0.00 LAT

2 - MEMBER ELEVATION
[ft] 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00

3 - TOP REBAR

3.1 ADAPT selected

3.2 ADAPT selected 1 1#5X4'0" 2 1#5X7'6" 3 1#5X7'6" 4 1#5X7'6" 5 1#5X7'6" 6 1#5X7'6" 7 1#5X4'0"

4 - TENDON PROFILE

4.1 Datum Line

4.2 CGS Distance A[in] -3.25 -1.00 -4.00 -1.00 -4.00 -1.00 -4.00 -1.00 -4.00 -1.00 -3.25 -2.50
4.3 Force A [15 kips] [8.5 kips] [8.5 kips] [8.5 kips] [8.5 kips] [15 kips]

4.6 CGS Distance B[in]

4.7 Force B

4.10 CGS Distance C[in]

4.11 Force C

5 - BOTTOM REBAR

5.1 ADAPT selected

5.2 ADAPT selected 8 1#6X7'6" 9 1#6X7'6" 10 1#6X7'6" 11 1#6X7'6" 12 1#6X7'6" 13 1#6X7'6"

6 - REQUIRED & PROVIDED BARS

max 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
6.1 Top Bars 0.32
[ in2] 0.16
required 0.00
provided
0.22

0.44
6.2 Bottom Bars max 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12

7 - SHEAR STIRRUPS
7.1 ADAPT selected.
Bar Size # 5 Legs: 2
Spacing [in]

7.2 User-selected
Bar Size # Legs:
1.2
0.9
7.3 Required area 0.6
[in2/ft] 0.3
0.0
0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.

8 - LEGEND Stressing End Dead End

9 - DESIGN PARAMETERS
9.1 Code: ACI05 f'c = 4000 psi fy = 60 ksi (longitudinal) fy = 60 ksi (shear) fpu = 270 ksi
9.2 Rebar Cover: Top = 1 in Bottom = 1 in Rebar Table:

10 - DESIGNER'S NOTES

FIGURE 1.3-8

To view the graphs, either click Show Graphs button on the tool bar or select
the Graphs item on the View menu.

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