Foundation Geometry
Define the plan geometry of the foundation. The software computes the base area and centroid automatically, which are used to evaluate stabilizing moments.
Loads acting on upper face
Insert vertical load (N), bending moments (Mx, My), shear forces (Vx, Vy) and total self-weight (P). These actions generate overturning and stabilizing moments along each foundation side.
| # | Name | N (kN) | Mx (kN·m) | My (kN·m) | Vx (kN) | Vy (kN) | P (kN) |
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Insert the coordinates of the load application point. The program verifies that the point lies inside the foundation geometry.
Side Moments
For each edge of the foundation, the program calculates the stabilizing moment (Mstab), the overturning moment (Mrib) and the safety factor (SF = Mstab / Mrib).
Results
The critical side corresponds to the minimum positive safety factor. Verification is satisfied when the safety factor exceeds the required limit (default 1.15).