RAPT – PT Slab Design Series (2/4)

What is RAPT:

RAPT is a 2D analysis and design program developed in Australia, its simple and user friendly environment made it a popular program for design of RC and Post Tensioned Concrete Slabs. It is used at both tendering (concept design) and detailed design stage. So regardless of where you work, a consulting firm or a PT sub contractor,  RAPT skill would be considered as one of the crucial skills which will help you fast track your career.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand multiple structural load paths used in suspended slabs and required RAPT runs in a given plan
• Learn how to create Slab and Beam runs using RAPT, define various inputs from geometry to design parameters
• Analysis the RAPT outputs and what is critical to check and ensure code requirements for a structural element

Course Outline:

• Slab Structural Load Path:
  –    One-way & Two-Way Slabs, Beams,
  –   Intro to Strong Band, Strut-Tie, Columns
  –   Examples of Structural Load Path Various One-Way and Two-Way Slabs
• Create Slab Runs in RAPT:
  –   Define Slab/Support geometry
  –   Define Design Parameters
  –   Calculate Required Tendons and Model them
  –   Understand RAPT outputs and how to read results
• Create Beam runs using RAPT:
  –   Create Beam Runs
  –   Read and Check Outputs