GGU-CANTILEVER: "Optimise" menu item

The geometry of the cantilever wall can be optimised via this menu item or by pressing [F8].

The analysis dialog box opens first, allowing the required earth pressure redistribution to be selected (see "System/Analyse" menu item). The following dialog box then opens:

The existing cantilever wall geometry can be viewed and edited by entering data directly into the input boxes. Specify whether the toe or heel (left and right spurs) are to be optimised in the upper group box. Enter an appropriate interval.

Once optimisation is complete the optimum value is shown in a message box and can be selected for further use or rejected. If this value is accepted the program continues the analysis and a further dialog box opens for reinforced concrete design (see menu item “System/Design defaults”).