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RAPT Release Notes
0 - 25/08/2012
1
Fix Australia.rmc materials default file, missing reinforcement default
data.
2
5
Added limitations to straight lengths in tendon profiles at the ends of
cantilevers. This has never been allowed but was not blocked by the data checkin
g.
6
Modified data checking for prestress cover and axis distance so that all
spans are checked automatically. Previously, if an error was found in one span,
no checking was done on spans to the right of that span until the offending pro
files in that span were fixed.
7
Modified the axis distance limitation for prestressed tendons to nominat
ed axis distance + 15mm (previously 10mm) in accordance with Eurocode 2 and a so
on to be released amendment to AS3600.
Changes in v6.3.4.0 - 26/06/2012
1
Fixed bug with depth of top reinforcement in reinforcement layout.
2
Fixed bug with tension force available for shear for designs to AS3600 p
re 2009 and where the section is non ductile.
Changes in v6.3.4.0 - 22/06/2012
1
Modified Concrete strength data so that it automatically sets an equival
ent concrete strength when the Default Materials set is changed.
2
3
Modified Creep maturity factor for AS3600 to the new equation in the com
ing AS3600 amendment.
4
Made further improvements to the calculations for D offset requirements
of codes to fix some problems and improve the logic in some areas.
5
Added calculation for the flexural reinforcement requirements for shear
at the points of contraflexure for support moment contraflexure points. Previous
ly this was only calculated for span moment calculation points.
6
Include the flexural reinforcement requirements for shear at the points
of contraflexure in the graphics for Flexure - Ultimate - Reinforcement. If this
occurs at a calculation point 9unlikely), the requirements are compared to the
flexural design values and the controlling values reported.
If the contraflexure points occur away from calculations points, extra p
oints are included in the graphics with values for Total reinforcement and Shear
reinforcement only.
In a normal span there could be up to 4 contraflexure points.
7
Included flexural reinforcement requirements for shear at the points of
contraflexure for support moments into the Reinforcement detailing to determine
the final reinforcement layout.
8
Modified the logic for determination of minimum reinforcement requiremen
ts for crack control to give the designer more control. The calculations will no
w use the Minimum Bar Size for that design zone at the maximum spacing nominated
in the Reinforcement Details screen. The designer can manipulate these items to
control the minimum area of reinforcement as the only requirement is a spacing
limitation for crack control.
Also fixed some inconsistencioes in these calculations to ensure that the reinfo
rcement added conforms to maximum spacing rules for crack control.
9
Added Canadian Standard A23-3 (not including special earthquake design r
ules. These will be added later this year).
Changes in v6.3.3.0 - 09/02/2012
1
Fixed problems with changing reinforcing types and carbon fibre.
2
Fixed problem in deflection calculations introduced in 6.3.2.0. Deflecti
ons were being severely overestimated in some cases.
Fixed intermittant crash in flat slabs with steps and drop panels.
6
Fixed inconsistency in deflection calculations for lightly stressed memb
ers when shrinkage value are adjusted. This was related to the section propertie
s used to determine the cracked condition of a section. Inconsistent velues were
being used for the permanent load combination for short term and long term conc
rete properties.
7
Modified Moment Redistribution to redistribute each individual pattern l
ive load combination in the direction nominated. This results in the support mom
ent only being reduced for positive redistribution until the positive moment rea
ches the maximum level. Then positive moments are also redistributed if more red
istribution than is required to achieve this is requested.
This logic only works when the envelope of effects is from automatic patterning
of the live load case. Redistribution for alternate live load cases, moving load
cases and envelopes still redistributes the entire envelope.
Changes in v6.3.1.0 - 2/10/2011
1
Added AS3600-2009 code changes. This includes major changes related to
concrete properties (maximum concrete strength is increased to 1
00Mpa and a new compression block defined with special ductility requirements fo
r high strength concretes, concrete modulus has been reduced significantly and m
ean concrete strength defined and creep and shrinkage rules have been modified),
Moment D offset
-
2
New concrete stress/strain curve based on Eurocode 2 curve used for all
design codes to better model the lower ductility of high strength concrete.
3
New implementation of the Offset of the bending moment diagram rule for
all design codes to better match the logic required for both RC and PT design. T
he simply Moment Offset required in most codes does not apply to PT members and
we have used the Required Tension Force logic of Eurocode 2 for all design codes
.
4
fter discussions with the AS3600 code committee as to how it should work.
5
When beam shear is checked at the critical section at d from the column
face (Shear Enhancement 2a/v not requested), RAPT previously has not checked max
imum shear at the face of the support. This has been general industry practice e
xcept for BS8110 based design codes. On discussion with concrete design acedemic
s, we have now added a check for the maximum shear at the face of the support, e
ven if the shear critical section is nominated at d from the face of the support
. Checks on Vuc are still only made up to the nominated critical section.
Changes in v6.2.2.1 - 07/10/2010
1
Fixed problems with vertical steps in top surface of slabs with Fielders
metal Decking.
2
n).
4
ACI Clause 10.10.1, limit of 40 added to L/R limit for ACI code slendern
ess calculations.
5
When Alternate LL cases are combined with a Patterned main LL case in a
flat slab (two way action), the moment envelopes for the middle strip are ignori
ng the Alternate LL cases. This has been fixed.
Changes in v6.2.2.0 - 26/7/2010
1
Fix problem with section rotation for quadrants of circles.
2
3
Fix problem with varying Prestress force values in tendons of the same t
ype in prestressed columns.
4
4
Improved Reinforcement Layout for bottom reinforcement with reinforcemen
t only required at span ens and not at the maximum moment area. Previously RAPT
only considered extra bars at ends in cases where the extra reinforcement was on
ly required outside the points of contraflexure, so only for ductility reinforce
ment at supports. RAPT now looks for any increase in reinforcement outside the m
iddle third of the span to determine if extra end bars should be considered.
Changes in v6.2.1.9 - 18/5/2010
1
Added input data warning to check on minimum cover related to bar size.
If the cover supplied is less than the bar diameter, RAPT will warn the user but
allow the calculations to proceed based on the defined cover.
2
Related to 1 above, when calculating required bar size and the preferred
bar size does not work, RAPT will adjust the cover for larger bars if the large
r bar reduces the cover to less than the bar diameter.
3
In cases where a section has ultimate capacity, but the tension reinforc
ement is in the compression zone, there is no effective depth according to norma
l design rules. In this case, RAPT adds minimum reinforcement at the tension fac
e. This area of reinforcement is now based on the cracking moment of the section
without PT, so as an RC member.
4
In Column Design for circular columns, added a switch to allow the desig
ner to locate the position of the top bars in the column.
5
In Column Design, added a toolbar icon to acces Design Points directly,
rather than through the Control Tree Structure.
6
Modified the opening of the Loads Input Screen so that the Panel Loads o
ption is always the default load screen when the Load Cases screen is first crea
ted.
7
In Column Design, the designer can now define any column rotation betwee
n 0 and 360 degrees (the column is rotated clockwise) for the rotation of the co
lumn about which the calculations are carried out. The pale green line on the ou
tput graphics shows the axis about which bending occurs. This rotation defines t
he angle of the neutral axis, not the direction of the moment resultant. In gene
ral, it does not give a Biaxial column interaction diagram as a result.
8
Design routines for the inclusion of Metal Decking as a structural reinf
orcing material have been added. For Australian materials specifications, the Me
tal Decking must be Fielders decking. All Fielders Decking types have been added
to the Australia Materials file. Designers should check with Fielders in each S
tate to make sure that a specific sheet type and thickness is available in that
StaTe.
9
10
Fixed bug in load combinations when a load case is changed to earthquake
or Wind from another type. Factors is non-earthquake and wind cases for the ear
thquake and wind loads are now set to 0.
Changes in V6.2.1.8 - 14/9/09
1
Fixed problem with crack control calculations to BS8110. One check was s
till being done even if crack control checking was not requested. Some crack con
trol reinforcement was being reported as Ultimate Strength Reinforcement as well
.
2
4
In Input Dialog, added option for the definition of the fixity of the ba
ses of the columns below, Pinned/Fixed.
5
Automatic Update available announcement now produces a temporary popup t
ooltip at the bottom right corner of the screen. The check for availability of a
n upgrade is done 1 minute after the RAPT session commences.
6
Modified Data Check for the length of the load pattern for Moving Load c
ases where the load extent has been limited at one end only to allow load patter
ns to extend past the end of the frame at the unlimited end. Actual moving load
6
Automatic Update available announcement is now a world symbol at the bot
tom right of the status bar. We will try to make this more obvious in the furure
with a temporary popup tooltip.
Changes in V6.2.1.6 - 06/08/09
1
Fixed crash in shear design to ACI code when no extra reinforcement requ
ired.
2
Modified Loads Data Checking to stop Other Load Cases to be defined as M
oving Loads. Only LL and Alternate Live Load cases can be run as Moving Loads.
3
4
Fixed problem with effective depth in shear calculations where reinfocem
ent set down for void elements.
5
Fixed problem with Moement Redistribution being blocked for frame withou
t column supports defined. Note, RAPT will only allow moment redistribution for
a Braced Frame!
6
Added an input error in 2way beam designs to prohibit cases where the co
lumn strip width is less than the beam width.
Changes in V6.2.1.5 - 27/02/09
1
Fixed Windows resource overload with auto repeat function.
2
5
Fixed listing of number of bars in column output when a combination of b
undled and single bars is used in a circular column.
Changes in V6.2.1.4 - 27/02/09
1
Fixed problem with pattern loads to BS8110 if no loads are defined in th
e Self Weight Load Case.
2
Fixed problems with determination of bar development where 2 bars meet a
t midpsan.
3
4
Fixed problems where RAPT results give no reinforceemnt at the tension f
ace while the shear design has a moment at that face.
5
Added option to create a DXF file for the prestress profiles. Right Clic
k in the Input Prestress Graphics view to select the option to create a DXF file
. A doalog will be presented allowing the definition of the format required.
6
Added design option for carbon Fibre strips as reinforcement. This optio
n allows the designer to define the load condition at which the strips are attac
hed. Carbon Fibre is added as User defined Reinforcement. properties can be defi
ned in the materials data.
7
tion.
Added output option for calculations at the Permanent Service Load condi
Fix problem with minimum reinforcement for one way slabs to TR43.
10
11
Fixed problem with end termination of bars to BS8110 and variants of thi
s code.
12.
If a calculated bar requires development, RAPT will define the exact % o
f development required and report this in the output. Normally in detailing, a d
esigner would then provide this as either 50% or 100% developemnt using either a
standard bend, special bend or a lap splice.
When this reinforcement is inserted into the design as User defined rein
forcement, RAPT will still nominate the calculated % of development unless it is
less than 10%. If less than 10%, RAPT will round it up to 10%. If less than 10%
development is specified for a bar, RAPT assumes that there is no development a
t that end of that bar in the calculations.
13
Fix problem with updating of reinforcement cover when user defined bar l
ocations modified.
Changes in V6.2.1.3 - 01/08/08
1
Fixed problem with backup file naming when multiple sessions of RAPT are
run on the same computer.
2
Fixed problems with detailing of reinforcement from some complicated rei
nforcement arrangements. Detailing of reinforcement has been improved in some ar
eas, especially where compression reinforcement is needed, resulting in shorter
bars being defined in some cases by RAPT.
3
4
Added logic for repositioning of point loads and point moments on cantil
evers when the cantilever length changes. Now,
If the point load is at the free end of the cantilever, it will
remain at the free end no matter what changes are made to the cantilever length.
If the cantilever length increases, the distance to the point lo
7
Fixed problem with loads that start or end within .5mm of a support and
not exactly at the support.
8
Fixed problems with effective depth for drop caps in punching shear.
9
Added check on building type for patterning of live loads for permanent
load combination for deflections. When storage building is selected, this is aut
omatically turned on now.
10
Added data check to ensure that all load cases are included in at least
one load combination.
11
Added data check to ensure that each load case has a non-zero moment val
ue at at least one location.
12
Modified warnings for ductility for cantilevers and setting of maximum c
ompression reinforcement at ends of cantilevers.
13
Fix problem with punching shear calculations for external panels at the
drop face.
14
15
Add warnings for serviceability limits for two way average prestress des
ign based on ACI code or TR43 version 1 and version 2, whichever is applicable.
16
ends.
Fix treatment of cover for user defined reinforcing bars with staggered
3
4
Fix user defined reinforcement definition for concrete faces with steps.
Fix Pattern Load resetting when spans deleted/added and the total number
of spans changed to or from 1.
5
Fix incorrect reporting of the prestress moment at the right end of the
span in the Secondary Forces Report.
6
Fixed bug in moving load analysis where the load spacing is very small.
Modified the reprofiling of tendons when the tendon size is changed. Now
- if the tendon is profiled to cover to a surface RAPT will reprofile to
Fixed strip width calculations and tendon profiling in middle strips for
members where a right cantilever is added.
9
Fixed problems with adjustment of the ends of loads etc where the LE/RE
dimension has been set to a negative value and then a cantilever is defined, an
end span added or the LE/RE dimension is changed to a positive value.
Changes in V6.2.0.7 - 30/8/07
1
For old column files, fixed input to convert the concrete data to the ne
w format. This was already happening for old frame files in the last release but
had been missed for column files.
2
Modified reinforcing bar number calculations for the situation where the
preferred bar size and the code maximum bar size are both the smallest bar size
available. Previously RAPT was still applying the maximum bar spacing limit fro
m AS3600 and Eurocode 2 for these 2 cases when the bar size condition was the on
ly one necessary. This often resulted in a warning about the bar size selected.
3
In Point Load input dialog (not moving loads) fixed data check to allow
a load length of 0.
4
In Point Loads (not moving loads), fixed deleting of loads with a length
> 0. Previously the loads were deleting from the data grid but were remembered
internally and still applied to the load case for analysis.
5
Problem (crash when bars selected) with line reinforcement in Column Des
ign fixed.
6
In the latest version
thout load lengths, there are
a length is defined before a
ignored. This has been fixed
4
Updated the Help file and the manual PDF file to include the changes to
the data above.
5
Fixed shear problem associated with partial loading for shear. If the sh
ear results produced a shear design requirement with a moment on a member face w
here there was no ultimate design moment, No reinforcement was supplied at the t
ension face for this case so shear normally failed. RAPT will now design for the
ultimate design moment for the shear case at that tension face to ensure reinfo
rcement is supplied and make the shear results more logical.
6
Added Windows Vista support. For Windows Vista, the older versions of RA
PT will not run. Both new drivers and the latest version of RAPT are required.
Changes in V6.2.0.5
1.
Added check for the curvature of the main parabolic curve for double par
abola type curves in the end span of a tendon where there is no reverse curve re
quested. Previously no check was done in this case.
2.
Fixed delete of reinforcing bars in Column Design Input. Previously, whe
n 2 reinforcing types were selected in the data window at the top right of the s
creen, selecting one of the reinforcing types and pressing the delete key result
ed in both reinforcing types being deleted.
3.
4.
Modified critical section locations for shear calculations when the code
critical section at each end of a span will overlap (deep beams). RAPT will now
calculate shear between the critical flexural sections in this case.
6.
Fixed problem with Auto Backup (and changed name to Backup rather than a
utosave as the backup goes into a different file with a name filename.~rpf and d
oes not over-write the main data file).
7.
RAPT now has an option for adding reinforcement for minimum reinforcemen
t according to TR43 rules for slabs. These rules will be based on TR43 Version 1
for all codes except Eurocode 2 for which they will be based on TR43 Version 2.
These rules would normally be used for Eurocode 2 (UK) and BS8110 and codes der
ived from BS8110. They are not set as the default setting for these codes as TR4
3 is not actually part of any code nor is it directly referred to by any design
code.
A designer may set the Code Defaults option for this to TR43 if desired or may c
hange it to TR43 from Default in Design Data for a particular run.
8.
3.
Added a check on the defined shrinkage for the concrete for all codes ex
cept Eurocode 2.
For Eurocode 2, the shrinkage is calculated internally by RAPT using the code fo
rmulae. Therefore the shrinkage in the European Materials in RAPT is set to 0. I
f this materials set is used with any other design code in RAPT, the designer ne
eds to define a shrinkage strain or change the prestress losses basis in design
Data->Crack Control to Eurocode 2 so that the Eurocode 2 formulae are used for a
ll shrinkage and creep calculations. Any defined value of concrete shrinkage is
ignored when Eurocode 2 calculation methods are requested.
For all other codes, the basic shrinkage strain (test value) must be defined. RA
PT will give a warning if the value is less than 300 micro-strain and an error i
f it is less than 50 micro-strain. Reasonable values for this would normally be
in the range of 600 to 1500 micro-strain depending on the materials used in maki
ng the concrete and the mix design. Values less than 450 are hard to achieve eve
n with the latest admixtures and the best aggregates and mix design.
4.
Fixed Design comment for transfer stress limit. The limit value was repo
rting incorrectly in the design comment. The correct value was used in the calcu
lations.
5
When checking ductility RAPT will check the value of effective depth fir
st. If it is relatively small (less than .3D) RAPT attempts to put in tension re
inforcement to achieve a ductile section by increasing the effective depth. Some
times this has resulted in large areas of tension reinforcement to save a small
area of compression reinforcement. RAPT now limits this area of reinforcement to
the area that would be required for ultimate strength at that face ignoring the
tendons that are causing the low effective depth. If a greater area would be ne
eded, RAPT will revert to a standard double reinforcing design at that cross-sec
tion.
6
In the Flexural design - Ultimate - Graphics output view, we have added
points on the graph showing the sections RAPT considers to be the Critical Plast
ic Hinge locations and the final depth of neutral axis ratio at these points.
7
g of the live loads should be required for the short-term load effects on deflec
tion but not for the permanent load effects. This is the default setting in RAPT
. For cases where there is a known pattern of live load on alternate spans as ma
y happen in some storage situations, libraries etc, patterning of permanent live
load may be logical. It is up to the designer to decide on this requirement.
3.
s.
Fixed problem with copy/pasting of self weight loads for panel load case
4.
Fixed problem with determination of flexural critical section location w
here transverse beams are present in slabs for BS8110 and derivative codes. The
transverse beam was being ignored if it extended past the column face.
5.
Modified routines allowing for the effect of sloping soffits on low poin
t tendon profiling to only allow for slopes in the area of the low point in a sp
an. It should be noted that where a sloping or stepped soffit occurs in a span,
RAPT will not always be able to profile exactly to the minimum cover specified.
In some cases the designer may have to override RAPT's calculated low points to
increase or reduce the cover supplied. If an increase in cover is required, RAPT
will give a warning when output calculations are asked for or when the designer
requests a data check.
6.
Added partial patterning of live loads for ultimate shear strength analy
sis. The live load shear at a section will vary depending on how much of the liv
e loads is actually applied at one time. The maximum shear at a point could be c
aused by only part of a UDL being applied or by one of a group of point loads be
ing applied depending on the position of the loads applied and the cross-section
in question. This check is required by AS3600 which requires a default criterio
n setting the minimum live load shear to 25% of the maximum live load shear in t
hat span (zero is not allowed at the maximum positive moment point) and is logic
ally required in all design codes to satisfy the true conditions that occur with
loadings in buildings and bridges. RAPT now automatically analyses for partial
application of live loads for ultimate shear. Point loads are assumed to be appl
ied individually and UDL's are applied for various lengths of each span in order
to calculate an envelope of live load shears for combination with the other loa
d cases. The nominal AS3600 figure of 25% is not used in RAPT. This is done auto
matically for all Live Load and Alternate Live Load cases in RAPT.
7.
dule.
Fixed problem in Punching Shear Calculations for BS8110, CP65, Hong Kong
Code, SABS0100 clause 3.7.7.5 limiting punching shear capacity to 2 * vc.
Modified all materials data files to improve data for .6" strand tendons
and dead end properties.
4
Added AutoBackup option. This can be turned on in View - User Preference
s - User Options. Tick the box and set a time interval. A copy of the file will
be created using filename.~###. When RAPT is closed or the file is closed normal
ly, the backup file will be deleted automatically so that the only backup files
on your computer when RAPT is not running should be the one that exists if there
is an illegal operation and RAPT closes down prematurely. When RAPT is restarte
d, the user will immediately be prompted with a dialog asking if RAPT should ope
n the backup file if one exists.
5
Fixed problem with adjusting drop panel lengths when span length changes
6
Fixed problem with Formatting of Beam Shear Info Dialog in cases where m
aximum Shear value never shows on the shear graphics.
7
Fixed problem with resetting of prestress drape lengths when LE and RE l
engths are modified using Alt Repeat.
8
Fixed problem with the calculation of the Exposed perimeter for Theoreti
cal Thickness calculations in cases where voids are placed in the edge of the co
ncrete.
9
6
Add Indian Concrete Codes IS 456 and IS 1343 as code design options and I
ndian materials data.
Changes in V6.2.0.1 - 16/8/2006
1
Fixed problems with saving mesh data for columns
2
Added edit view field on task bar. When editing data in RAPT the data be
ing edited and the current cursor position in the data is shown at the bottom le
ft of the task bar. This is useful when the data string being edited is longer t
han the current data cell size as the full data string is shown on the task bar
while only an abbreviated length of the data string is shown in the data cell un
til the edit operation is completed.
3
Added distances to left and right column from the current cursor positio
n in the task bar for main graphics view. When a point is selected with the curs
or in the graphics view, the location from the left end of the frame is shown in
the edit cell in the toolbar. At the same time, the distances to the support li
nes to the left and right of the selected point are now shown at the left end of
the task bar.
4
Modified the prestress calculations to allow the designer to define a ze
ro prestressing force. This allows the checking of a design where the tendons ha
ve not been stressed for some reason. If the tendons have not been grouted, the
unbonded prestress option should also be selected.
5
Modified the loading type information in the materials data to include a
ssembly (crowd) loads, heavy vehicle parking, wind and snow loads. Default Combi
nation factors can now be defined for these load types.
6
Default load combinations have been modified to include the effects of t
he changes in 5 above as well as the latest versions of ACI318 and Eurocode 2. A
s no other codes currently define the serviceability load combinations we have c
reated default cases based on the logic in Eurocode 2 (this is the proposed meth
od in the new AS3600 also). Default combinations have also now been included for
snow loads.
7
Fixed apparent program crash when defining some element shapes. RAPT was
going into an infinite loop if the element shape exactly matched the dimensions
of an existing shape such as a down turned beam.
10
11
Fixed problems with shear design to Eurocode 2. Note the shear design me
thod in RAPT for Eurocode 2 is from an old version of the code. We are currently
revising this and hope to have the new version in the next RAPT update. The cha
nges are significant and the effects wide ranging with concrete shear capacity n
ow being ignored once the applied shear is greater than the concrete capacity in
the new version of the code.
12
Fixed some inconsistencies in reinforcement detailing. Also fixed error
(over-estimate) in the calculation of the development length of bars in the deta
iling section (not in design calculations) in some concrete configurations.
13
Modified logic in prestress input to automatically update the tendon pro
files to maintain the same cover when tendon size or prestress type is modified.
14
ne the steep moment gradient in this area and improve bar termination calculatio
ns.
15
Modified method of determining low point profile heights for skewed para
bolic profiles to better estimate the effect of the skew in the internal iterati
ons to determine the required mid parabola length centreline profile heights to
achieve nominated covers.
16
Modified resetting of reverse curve radii when tendon types and sizes ch
ange to revert back to the default radius if the previous radius was equal to th
e previous minimum radius and the new minimum radius is less than the default ra
dius. Previously, the radius only changed when the new minimum radius was larger
than the current radius.
17
Add Hong Code CP2004 as a new design code option. This is being released
as a Beta version for this code while 3rd party checks are carried out.
3
Added an option for complex effective flange width for beams. The comple
x version uses the Eurocode 2/Hong Kong CP2004 logic of different effective flan
ge widths in the negative and positive moment areas by default.
4
Added CEP-FIP 1970 and CEB-FIP-1978 creep and shrinkage calculation meth
ods as options.
5
Fix problem with calculation of development lengths for bottom reinforci
ng bars. The development lengths will now be shorter.
6
Added extra functionality for creating complex column shapes. The main o
ptions allows the designer to
a)
define any shape or group of shapes eg a circle, and then make a
cut through the shape to leave only the part of the shape on one side of the cu
t.
b)
convert circular shapes to multiple trapeziums
c)
delete void shapes but leave associated reinforcement (individua
l bars only) in the remaining shapes (allows circular reinforcement patterns to
be defined in any shaped column).
7.
Add data checks for live load reduction factors to stop the definition o
f illogical values.
Changes in V6.1.2.7 - 20/01/06
1
Fix problem with warning about illegally dimensioned layers
Changes in V6.1.2.6 - 22/12/05
1
Fix problem with Info dialog .
2
s.
4
Fixed problem with generation of section shapes where column/middle stri
p line crosses drop panel sides.
Changes in V6.1.2.6 - 16/12/05
1
Added Column Grid Reference in the columns data screen. RAPT allows the
designer to define the grid reference number of any support points to allow the
designer to match the grid numbers in RAPT to those on the drawings for the memb
er/panel being designed. This is a text field and the length of the text string
is limited to 256 characters. RAPT will only use the first 3 characters in the g
raphics and text output. The Column Grid Reference will default to the column/su
pport number e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 for a 4 span frame.
2
Moved Column Shortening from the General Data screen to the Column Data
screen with an option to set it individually for each column.
3
The help screens and manual have been brought up to date for the changes
made to the Frame design options over the last 12 months.
When editing a data cell and a red errorcell appears, Esc now undoes the
edit and returns the previous value in the data cell.
3
Fixed inconsistency in the graphics for service stresses around the poin
t of contraflexure.
Changes in V6.1.2.4
1
Fixed intermittent problem with continuous graphics regeneration in some
background screens giving the appearance of an endless calculation loop.
2
3
Fixed problems with adding horizontal steps and rebates in two way beam
systems.
4
Bug in pattern loading for runs with left cantilevers has been fixed.
Bug in the combination of user defined moment envelopes has been fixed.
6
Problem with rigid steps in the punching shear zone for BS8110 and CP65
runs has been fixed.
7
10
Added Toolbar option in Frame graphics to draw plan and elevation views
at consistent vertical/horizontal scale. The default is still to plot to fit the
available space.
11
Added an extra column of data in the Prestress Drape Locations View to d
efine the number of continuous strands in each tendon in each span. The number o
f strands present at each anchorage is also now nominated beside the anchorages
on the graphics.
12
Plus many small changes and improvements to prestress tendon reprofiling
, tendon profile calculations and other functionality.
13
In horizontal steps, the dialog for the rebate option has been completel
redesigned with a graphical layout to show the options more clearly. The manua
has not been updated for this yet. In the next release all step dialogs will b
changed to the same graphical format and the manual will be modified to reflec
the changes.
4
Where a second vertical scale is required on the graphics, the right han
d scale has previously not been rounded to logical numbers. This is now fixed so
the right scale is more easily readable.
5
Several instances where modifying concrete shapes or prestress tendon da
ta have caused illogical reprofiling of tendons have been fixed, especially wher
e sloping straight lengths are used at the ends of a span. Generation of the ten
don profile and prestress actions has also been improved in some cases.
6
Fixed problem with full vertical step with negative taper length (taper
before step).
7
9
Modified output tree functionality so that only the folder and sub-folde
rs containing selected nodes are opened when traversing with Ctrl+PageUp/PageDow
n.
10
Adding line reinforcement for column design has been improved where the
12
Plus many small changes and improvements to functionality and output for
matting.
13
We have noticed that using the Windows XP Style for Display Properties->
Appearance->Windows and Buttons results in a background colour for menus which i
s White. This can be modified by selecting the Display Properties->Appearance->W
indows->Advanced Button; under Item: select "Menu" and then select another pale
colour which suits the remainder of your colour scheme other than white. This wi
ll then allow you to see the selected items in the Tree Menu in both Input and O
utput which use the menu background colour for shading.
Changes in V6.1.1.8 - 15/2/2005
1
Fix problems with calculations for punching shear for BS8110 where trans
verse punching shear data defined.
2
5
Add "length between cursor points" in output graphics. If the designer h
as selected a cursor location and uses Ctrl + Left Click to select another point
, the location of the new point and the distance from the previous point are dis
played on the status bar at the left side.
6
A problem with the creep losses calculation for members with large steps
has been fixed.
4
Tendon profile errors that occur in the output calculations now produce
error messages that relate back to the input data. Previously they were treated
like any other output error and were not related to the input data.
5
Column design for codes other than AS3600 had a problem with the selecti
on of the code to design for. This has been fixed.
6
Column design reinforcement interface has been improved to allow the des
igner to more easily distinguish between different sets of reinforcement. If mul
tiple bar types are selected using the mouse or toolbar icon or if two bars on t
op of each other are selected by selecting one bar with the mouse, a table listi
ng the bar types selected is opened on the top right of the screen and these bar
s will be shown as a dark blue colour on the graphics.
The designer can select to view the bars for each type selected using a single m
ouse click in this table of the up/down arrow keys. The selected bar types in th
e table will show as a cyan (light blue) color compared to the dark blue of the
other types in the table. The selected bar types can be deleted from the shape u
sing the delete key in this table. Double clicking on one bar type in the table
will open the modify reinforcement dialog for this bar type.
--NOTE-- The reinforcement dialog has a name at the top. When adding a new reinf
orcement it will be "Add Reinforcement.........". When modifying an existing rei
nforcement type it will be "Modify Reinforcement........."
Changes in V6.1.1.3 - 10/12/2004
1
Released for CD copying.
2
Default reinforcement sizes modified for middle strip of two way beam sy
stems to select slab type reinforcement. Warning added for these cases regarding
left over moment in column strip.
3
Changes in V6.1.1.2
1
Add copy capability from output text results. User can select individual
or groups of tables of data and copy them to the clipboard and paste to other p
rograms such as Excel, Word, Notepad in same format.
2
3
Fix problem with negative area of reinforcement in highly compressed PT
members.
4
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Changes in V6.1.1.1
1
Added data field in General Data for frame input to allow the designer t
o control the way RAPT calculates the Top and Bottom Reference surfaces for rein
forcement design zones and prestress tendon cover.
2
Added more functionality to column design program and finished output re
port options for output of defined data for column design.
3
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Changes in V6.1.1.0
1
New version of column design allowing reinforcement patterns to be inser
ted as individual bars. Individual bars can be drag/dropped to new positions. Te
xt output added. Improvements in other areas.
2
Improved data checking for prestressing. Checks on tendon cover now only
carried out after tendon profile calculation succeeds. Fixed problems with prof
ile generation for some complex profile shapes.
3
4
Fixed intermittent problems where a run would crash after modifications
to prestress and then when the same modified file is reloaded, runs perfectly.
Changes in V6.1.0.7
1.
Fixed problems with warning/error message in reinforcement input.
Changes in V6.1.0.6 - 21/10/2004
1.
Fixed problems with prestress input screen.
2.
Changes in V6.1.0.5
1.
Added data checks for reinforcing zones - produces an Input Error if the
zone is outside the concrete surfaces or an Input Warning if the zone is less t
han 20mm inside the closest concrete surface. These checks are done at each end
of each zone and at all change in section locations. Double clicking on the warn
ing message will take data focus to the zone that is causing the problem.
2.
Added data checks for reinforcing bars - produces an Input Warning if th
e bar is less than 20mm inside the closest concrete surface. These checks are do
ne at each end of each bar and at all change in section locations. If a reinforc
ing bar is outside the concrete surface it will be ignored for all calculations.
Double clicking on the warning message will take data focus to the bar that is
causing the problem.
3.
Added data checks for prestress tendon profiles - produces an Input Warn
ing if the tendon duct surface is less than the nominated default surface cover
inside either concrete surface. These checks are done at all transition points a
nd peak points in each tendon profile and at all change in section locations. If
a tendon is outside the concrete surface it will be treated as unbonded at thos
e points. Double clicking on the warning message will take data focus to the spa
n of the tendon that is causing the problem.
4.
Fixed problems with steps which are a combination of a step and a taper
on the same surface.
5.
6.
Fixed problems with deflection and transfer load combinations allowing m
oment envelopes to be included in the combinations.
7.
Fixed problem with flexural reinforcement warning when tension reinforce
ment has to be added to solve a compression problem because the reinforcement ce
ntroid is too close to the compression face.
8.
Fixed problem with automatic resetting of tendon end locations when end
span length adjusted.
9.
Changes in V6.1.0.4
1
Fix for automatic update of tendon data for change in span lengths
2
General fixes for minor interface problems
Changes in V6.1.0.3
1.
Modified prestress forces calculation for creep losses. The creep losses
is now calculated based on the compressive stress in the concrete at the level
of the tendon under the transfer prestress condition with the permanent loading
applied. This will often lead to increased prestress forces but may in some extr
eme cases lead to reduced prestress forces.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Allow the definition of separate font sizes for output to screen and pri
3.
4.
5.