Load

The "Load" frame contains a table with a list of inputted loads. Adding (editing) loads is performed in the "New (edit) load" dialog window. Input of individual forces follows the sign convention displayed in the right part of the dialog window.

The following types of loading can be specified:

- design load serves to verify the foundation bearing capacity

- service load serves to compute the foundation settlement and rotation

Dimensioning of reinforcements assumed for the foundation is carried out for both types of loading.

When performing the analysis according to EN 1997 or LRFD (selected in the frame "Analysis methods") it is assumed that the design load is determined in accordance with the corresponding standards and individual components of loading are already pre-multiplied by corresponding partial factors - the program does not modify the inputted load any further. If assuming the analysis according to EN 1997 Design approach 1 it is necessary to specify, whether the loading is considered for the calculation of Combination 1 or Combination 2, respectively.

The foundation is loaded always in the contact point between column and foundation. The program automatically computes the foundation self weight and the weight of overburden.

When inputting loads the program allows by pressing the "Service" button for creating the service loads by dividing the already inputted design loads by design coefficient.

The program also allows for import of loads using the "Import" button.

Frame "Load"