Foundation

The "Foundation" frame allows for selecting a type of foundation. The selected type with graphic hint ("Geometry scheme") of inputted values is displayed in the left part of the frame. The values can be edited either in the frame by inserting values into input fields, or on the desktop with the help of active dimensions. The frame also serves to specify the bulk weight of overburden.

The following types of foundations can be selected:

The soil profile is specified from the original ground. The foundation bearing capacity depends mainly on the depth of foundation measured from the finished grade. When the finished grade is found above the original ground then it is required to assign the same depth to both, the finished grade and original ground, and introduce into subsoil a layer with a new made-up-ground. This frame also allows for inputting the foundation thickness.

When completed the foundation is usually filled up with a soil – its bulk weight must be specified (Overburden bulk weight). Providing the analysis follows the theory of limit states its weight is multiplied by the coefficient inputted in the frame "Settings".

For foundations with undrained subsoil (type of analysis is selected in the frame "Analysis methods") it is possible to introduce an inclination of the finished grade and footing bottom. In all other cases both the ground and footing bottom are horizontal.

Frame "Foundation"