The Geometry tab manages the dimensions of the foundation plate and the bucket.
You can define the geometry of the plate and the bucket via parameters.
| 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 |
| h | Bucket height |
| d | Column embedment depth |
| atx / aty | Column allowance on top in the x- or y-direction |
| abx / aby | Column allowance on bottom in the x- or y-direction |
| ex / ey | Eccentricity in the x- or y-direction |
| cx / cx | Column dimension in the x- or y-direction |
Minimum Dimensions
The following minimum dimensions must be observed:
|
d |
Column embedment depth |
|
ctop |
Concrete cover on top |
|
cbottom |
Concrete cover on bottom |
|
t |
Slab thickness |
|
atx,y |
Column allowance in the x or y-direction |
|
ex,y |
Eccentricity in the x or y-direction |
|
cx,y |
Column dimension in the x or y direction |
|
tmin |
Minimum slab thickness |
|
wx,y |
Plate dimension in the x- and 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.