In RF-/FOUNDATION Pro, you can also calculate unreinforced foundation plates according to Section 12.9.3 of EN 1992-1-1 [1]. To do this, select the "Without bending reinforcement according to 12.9.3" check box in the "Foundation Plate" section of the "Details" dialog box.
If a bending load of a brittle beam element (an unreinforced concrete beam) is increased by means of the bending capacity, the structure responds by breaking the cross-section and the member is separated into two segments. At the time of the failure, the broken part suddenly loses its potential to transfer the bending moment. Due to the segmentation, the critical part also fails to transfer the other force types, such as axial forces.