GGU-SETTLE: "New" menu item

You can enter a new system using this menu item. You will first be asked whether rectangular or triangular foundations are to be generated.

The "Triangular foundations" option allows you to calculate settlements and stresses below a flexible foundation of any shape and linear loading. By combining the triangular foundations in mosaic-like manner, any type of load (with reference to ground plan and load size) can be easily modelled. After selecting this menu item the "Triangular foundations" menu appears instead of the usual "Foundations" menu.

Existing soil stratification (constrained modulus profiles) and foundations can be transferred when changing from rectangular to triangular foundations, but when changing from triangular to rectangular foundations only the soil stratification.

Activate vibrodisplacement compaction adoption after Priebe (Heinz J. Priebe, Die Bemessung von Rüttelstopfverdichtung, Ground Engineering, December 1995) using the "With vibrodisplacement compaction" check box.