Tutorials

We recommend that you start by doing the tutorials:

Chapter 41, "Simple RC Slab Tutorial".
One of the following PT Tutorial Chapters: 42, 43, 44,45 46, or 46.

Note: Even if you do not have access to the PT version, it is advisable to do one of these tutorials as a thicker RC slab.

For Mat (Raft Users): Chapter 48, "Mat Foundation Tutorial".

The tutorials introduce you to the philosophy of the program. They quickly give you experience in some basic modeling and many of the tools. The descriptions are not exhaustive, and you should reference the actual tool description in the appropriate chapter for further information. This should prove useful for real projects.

It is recommended that you redo the tutorials. The completed tutorial files are available from the program directory, so you don’t have to start from scratch. For example, you could open the ACI 318-02 PT Tutorial, delete the design strips, and then start with the design strips input.