GGU-SETTLE: Define rectangular foundations (Ex. 1)

After defining the constrained modulus profile distribution throughout the triangle mesh, you can enter the foundations. For this, select the menu item "Foundations/Define".

In the dialog box shown the first foundation ("F1" button) is already entered. Click the "New" button. You will then see the following dialog box:

After clicking the "Edit base data" button the data for the second foundation can be edited in accordance with Table 4. Descriptions of the remaining buttons can be found in Section “Define" menu item”.

After the foundation designation you enter the depth of the foundation base (FB), the excavation unloading, the foundation dimensions and the corner stresses. For linear stress distribution, input of three stress values is sufficient. The fourth value then results automatically. If foundations are already defined, you can also reach this dialog box by double-clicking in the foundation surround on the screen.