In the Geometry tab, you can define dimensions of the foundation plate.
Enter the width, length, and thickness of the plate, as well as the eccentricity of the column, if necessary.
| Variable | Label |
|---|---|
| wx | Dimension of the foundation plate in the x-direction |
| wy | Dimension of the foundation plate in the y-direction |
| t | Thickness of the foundation plate |
| ex | Eccentricity of the column in the x-direction |
| ey | Eccentricity of the column in the y-direction |
| cx | Dimension of the column in the x-direction |
| cy | Dimension of the column in the y-direction |
Rotation of Foundation via Nodal Support
The rotation of a foundation around the Z-axis is performed using the local coordinate system of the associated nodal support.
To do this, you need to create a user-defined local coordinate system and assign it to the nodal support.
The foundation adopts the orientation of this local coordinate system. Direct rotation of the foundation is not supported. A prerequisite for this application is that the local Z-axis of the nodal support runs parallel to the global Z-axis.
The orientation of the column has no influence on the alignment of the foundation. A rotation of the column about the global Z-axis can be performed independently of the foundation and is not strictly necessary for the design of the foundation; however, the use of foundations requires that the column be aligned parallel to the global Z-axis.