Detailed Foundation Editor

Create New Foundations

If no foundation has been selected in the model, it is possible to cycle through the 3 foundation types and add a new foundation using the + button.

Tip

When adding a new foundation, it is recommended to activate the grid in the layers button, since the created vertices adjust to it.

Edit Isolated Foundations

When selecting an isolated foundation from the Foundation Button, the panel box displays submenus for the edition of the selected foundation and the dimensions and loads on the pedestal are displayed in the model for the selected foundation.

Tip

When selecting an isolated foundation, it is useful to activate the mesh display using the LAYERS button.

Below is a view of the interface in isolated foundation editing mode and then the submenus are explained.

Sub Menu Principal Tools

• Delete Foundation Button: Deletes the selected isolated foundation.

• Optimize Foundation Button: Optimizes only the selected foundation, taking into account the editing changes made.

• Lock Foundation Button: Locks the foundation dimensions when running a global optimization.

Tip

The position of an isolated foundation can be changed directly in the model by dragging from the arrows at its center point. Remember that in this instance it is useful to activate the mesh display using the LAYERS button.

Submenu Materials

Change the density of the concrete in this submenu.

Submenu Geometry

Edit the dimensions of the selected foundation using this submenu. Note that it is possible to edit the position of the pedestal in order to achieve eccentricity in both directions.

Submenu Columns

In this submenu, it is possible to edit the geometry of the pedestal, its position and the loads associated with the different combinations.

Edit Strip Foundations

A strip foundation in Foundaxis is defined by visually identifiable segments with different colors. Each segment can have different widths. To select a segment, click on it.

Within each segment, points are defined that may or may not be loaded (unloaded points only serve the function of defining the geometry of the segment). Points can be repositioned by selecting and dragging them in the model or by changing their coordinate in the dialog. To create a new point between two existing ones, click on the intermediate marker that is always available.

When selecting a strip foundation, the components of that foundation are displayed and it is ready to be designed. The changes made will only be effective after pressing the OK button in the main tools.

Below is a selected strip foundation and the submenus that are displayed in the editing dialog. Each submenu is described in detail below.

Sub Menu Principal Tools

• Split Foundation Button: Destroys the selected foundation strip and all its strength points are converted into independent isolated foundations.

• Add Connection Button: Adds a new segment to a foundation strip.

• Check Button: Confirms the changes made. If this button is not pressed before exiting the editing mode, the changes made are not saved.

• Cancel Creation Button: Cancels the changes made and exits the editing/creation mode.

Submenu Materials

Change the density of the concrete in this submenu.

Submenu Geometry

Edit the dimensions of the selected foundation using this submenu. Note that it is possible to edit the position of the pedestal in order to achieve eccentricity in both directions.

Submenu Pedestals/Walls

In this submenu, it is possible to edit the geometry of the pedestal or walls, its position and the loads associated with the different combinations.

Edit Mat Foundations

Mat foundations are made up of polygons defined by their vertices and the thickness of the slab. They can have pedestals or walls inside, defined by force points.

Once the vertices are selected, they can be moved by dragging them in the model or by changing their coordinates in the editing panel.

It is possible to add drop panels to the pedestals, one by one, or by using the PROPOSE DROP PANEL button, perform a punching analysis and automatically add drop panels where required.

Sub Menu Principal Tools

• Add New Foundation Button: Start the creation of a new mat foundation, click on the model for new vertices. It is recommended to activate the grid in the layers button, since the created vertices adjust to it.
• Delete Foundation Button: Deletes the selected mat foundation.
• Optimize Foundation Button: Optimizes only the selected foundation, taking into account the editing changes made.
• Lock Foundation Button: Locks the foundation dimensions when running a global optimization.
• Split Foundation Button: Destroys the selected mat foundation and all its strength points are converted into independent isolated foundations.
• Check Button: Confirms the changes made. If this button is not pressed before exiting the editing mode, the changes made are not saved.
• Cancel Creation Button: Cancels the changes made and exits the editing/creation mode.

Submenu Materials

Change the density of the concrete in this submenu.

Submenu Geometry

Edit the dimensions of the selected foundation using this submenu.

Submenu Column

In this submenu, it is possible to edit the geometry of the pedestal or walls, its position and the loads associated with the different combinations.

It is possible to add drop panels to the pedestals, one by one, or by using the PROPOSE DROP PANEL button, perform a punching analysis and automatically add drop panels where required.