GGU-FOOTING: Enter system parameters (Example 3)

The appropriate partial safety factors have already been entered into the "Edit/System parameters" menu item.

The dialog box largely corresponds to that of the "Multiple footings" mode. An explanation of the input values can be found in the Example 2. In addition, when analysing pad footing (rectangle or circle/annulus) with the partial safety factor concept, the following two check boxes can be activated:

• "Additional bearing cap. analysis with V(permanent), M(total) and H(total)"
  Bearing capacity is analysed with the total loads = permanent + changeable loads.
  However, if the load combination V(permanent), M(total) and H(total) is possible because the loads can occur independently, this load combination may provide unfavourable results. It is therefore possible to investigate this load combination separately.

• "Calculate settlements below permanent loads"
  If this check box is activated, only the settlements below permanent loads will be calculated. Otherwise, settlements below total loads will be calculated (= permanent + changeable loads).