This chapter describes the design properties of the foundations provided for the design. These properties, such as geometry and reinforcement arrangement, have a significant influence on the design checks.
The subchapters describe the individual tabs of the “Edit Single Foundation” dialog box. To activate these tabs, select the “Design Properties” check box in the “Main” tab.
In the Main tab of the “Edit Single Foundation” window, you can select between different foundation types in the Type control box. RFEM 6 allows for the design of a total of eight foundation types:
- Reinforced or unreinforced foundation plates
- Bucket foundations with smooth or rough bucket sides
- Block foundations with smooth or rough bucket sides
- Reinforced or unreinforced stepped foundations
The individual foundation types are described in the following chapters.