GGU-SETTLE: "Generate foundations" menu item

It is possible to automatically generate foundations. First, select the required type of foundation in the following dialog box:

In contrast to the automatic generation of rectangular foundations, the variously shaped foundations are configured using triangular foundations for this menu item. In this way it is possible to model the shape and loading of a foundation much more easily. The "Rectangular foundation" function considers, if necessary, the case of a foundation which separates from the soil (foundation gap). If this is the case, a correspondingly smaller foundation will be drawn.

The following foundations can be generated:

• "Circular foundation"
  A circular foundation can be compiled from several triangular foundations. Input is made in analogy to the menu item "Foundations/Generate circular foundation". A description can be found in Section “"Generate circular foundation" menu item”.

• "Elliptical foundation"
  An elliptical foundation can be compiled from several triangular foundations. Input is analogous to the menu item "Foundations/Generate circular foundation". Different values must be entered for the diameter in x and y directions. A description can be found in Section “"Generate circular foundation" menu item”.

• "Annular foundation"
  An annular foundation can be compiled from several triangular foundations. Input is made in analogy to the menu item "Foundations/Generate annular foundation". A description can be found in Section “"Generate annular foundation" menu item“.

• "Foundations in a row"
  Several uniformly sized footing foundations can be generated in a row: Input is made in analogy to the menu item "Foundations/Generate foundations in a row". A description can be found in Section “"Generate foundations in a row" menu item“.

• "Rectangular foundation"
  A rectangular foundation can be generated by defining the coordinates of the bottom left corner in the dialog box, as well as the length, breadth and any foundation inclination. In addition, the vertical force and the moments in x and y direction are defined. If base tilt occurs a foundation correspondingly reduced in size will be generated.