ADAPT announces KNOWLEDGE SYMPOSIUM on " Integrated Design Approach for MultiStorey Post-Tensioned Concrete Buildings with ADAPT-Builder® 2018

ADAPT announce KNOWLEDGE SYMPOSIUM

on
" Integrated Design Approach for MultiStorey Post-Tensioned Concrete Buildings with

ADAPT-Builder® 2018”

Mumbai: 27^th September and 28^th September 2018

A Must-Attend Event for Structural Engineers, Post-Tensioning Inspectors, Contractors & Civil Engineers

Please reserve your seat to ensure that you can avail of the opportunity to witness the latest advances in ADAPT’s Builder Technology making it the preferred choice for Modelling, Analysis & Design of RCC/PT Multistorey Buildings or Concrete Structures!

ADAPT's Builder Suite of Software is globally recognised for its rich and powerful features that have changed the way engineers undertake Modelling, Analysis and Design of Concrete structures. ADAPT-Builder 2018 suite offers industry's only fully integrated solution for design of concrete buildings.

Course Content

v  Session One: Modelling and Setup of Multi-level Building model

•       Introduction to software tools utilizing the Finite Element Method (FEM)

•       Introduction and description of multistorey analysis tool for concrete structures, both conventionally reinforced and post-tensioned, ADAPT-Edge

•       Introduction to modelling work-flows from start points of Revit integration, DWG/DXF files or other 3rd party software Etabs

•       Revit model integration with ADAPT-Builder and model validation

•       Pre-analysis generation of gravity loads, load patterns, elastic combination definition, long-term and cracked deflection combinations, material properties

•       Best practices for modelling of components, finite element meshing, tendon modelling/optimization and analysis options

•       Modelling mat foundation

•       Tributary load take-down feature

•       Analysis of single level and multi-level structure and review results

•       Q&A

vSession Two: Two-Way Elevated Slab / Two-way Transfer Slab Gravity Design

•       Generation of design criteria and creation of design strips for two-way slab systems

•       Evaluation of work-flow for two-way slab systems in multistorey structures including a transfer/podium slabs

•       Design strip execution and extraction of graphical results

•       Export of reinforcement to AutoCAD

•       Modelling/optimizing post-tensioning for a floor system

•       Evaluation of results and preparation of graphical reinforcement and tendons layout for export to AutoCAD

•       Q&A

vSession Three: Modelling and Setup of Lateral Loads and RC Mat Foundation design

•       Introduction to Wind and Seismic load generation wizards

•       Modifying load combinations to include lateral loads

•       Defining Usage cases and Stiffness Modifiers

•       Validating results of lateral loading

•       Including lateral loads from multi-level analysis into single-level floor and foundation designs

•       Review of drift results (move to Module 4?)

•       Q&A

vSession Four: Integrated Column and Wall design with S-CONCRETE & ADAPT-Wall

•       Defining design groups for Column sections

•       Design options for columns to check size and reinforcement, or optimize

•       Live load reduction

•       Review of Design Group results

•       Review of Individual Member results

•       Iterating toward final design based on design results

•       Column design reports and schedules

•       Define Wall piers and design sections

•       Define design parameters, load case and stiffness contribution for wall design

•       Use ADAPT-Wall to design walls

•       Use S-CONCRETE to design walls, and differences between the two tools 

Participants will receive:

·      Participation Certificate

·      Fully Functional Trial Software

Payment can be made via Cash, Cheque or Bank Transfer in favour of “ADAPT International Pvt Ltd”, Kolkata, India.

Bank: UCO Bank, Park Street Branch;

A/C No.: 07030210002421;

IFSC Code: UCBA0000703

Kindly send us your details for registration:

Name: ……………………………………………….

Designation………………………………………..

Company……………………………………………

Mobile No…………………………………………..

E-mail:………………………………………………..

***Book on Post-Tensioned Buildings: Design and Construction by Dr. Bijan O. Aalami

Dr. Bijan Aalami, one of the world's foremost authorities on Post-Tensioning Technology, has recently released his latest book on Post-Tensioned Buildings: Design and Construction. It provides in-depth review of concepts and procedures of post-tensioning design and construction.

Priced at USD 135 (plus shipping charges) in the International market, the book will be available at a special price of USD 100 only at the Workshop. You can pre-order your book in advance to ensure your copy. You can know more about the book by visiting us at http://www.adaptsoft.com