RAPT – PT Slab Design Series (2)

What is RAPT:

RAPT is a 2D program developed in Australia, its simple and user friendly environment made it a popular program in PT industry. It is mainly used at both tendering and detailed design stage. So if you work in a consulting or a PT sub contractor,  understanding how to use RAPT is one of the first skills you need the most.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain fundamental knowledge and code requirements when designing a post tensioned slab.

You Will Learn:

• Slab Structural Load Path:
  –    One-way & Two-Way Slabs, Beams,
  –   Intro to Strong Band, Strut-Tie, Columns
  –   Study Structural Load Path for a few Plans
• 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