In the Geometry tab, enter the dimensions of the foundation plate, the step, and the column.
Plate
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| wx / wy | Foundation plate dimensions in the x- and y-direction |
| t | Foundation plate thickness |
1. Step
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| wx,1 / wy,1 | Step dimension in the x- or y-direction |
| t1 | Step height |
Rotation of Foundation via Nodal Support
The rotation of a foundation around the Z-axis is performed using the local coordinate system of the corresponding 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.