Foundation

Structural foundation calculations and proofs of compliance from a single source!

Foundations - quick, easy and complete

With Foundations, you can quickly and easily calculate block foundations for steel structures:


  • With automatic size optimization

  • With load transfer from the 2D framework system and frame programs

  • With determination of the required bending reinforcement

  • With punching shear check

  • And, if required, with calculation of the restraint depth.

Foundation is a product of the STAHL 2000 series and is available both as a stand-alone program and as part of the Program Packages Hall and Tools.

Entering geometry, floor parameters & loads?

Conceivably simple!

Thanks to STAHL 2000's proven tab system, the calculation and dimensioning of the foundations is completed in a minimum of time.

Entering the geometric boundary conditions is really easy. You only need to enter the estimated foundation length, width, and thickness, and any column eccentricity. You also need to enter one or more soil layers, including their properties.

The required concrete quality and concrete cover are automatically determined by Foundation if you have selected an appropriate exposure class.

Seamless interaction with other programs in the STAHL 2000 suite

You can define any number of load cases for the load (each with a vertical load, a horizontal load and a bending moment). Alternatively, you can import support loads from the programs Symmetrical Hall Frame EC, Mono Pitch Roof Frame EC and 2D Framework EC. For alternative load groups, e.g. wind from left / wind from right, Foundation automatically uses only the most unfavorable load case.

Specific intervention options – if necessary!

If necessary (e.g. for hundreds of combination load cases), the foundation dimensions are increased to ensure stability.
In this case, you can customize the dimensions again.

Dimensioning is also very simple: the required longitudinal reinforcement is displayed. All you need to do is select rebar or steel mesh of the correct size - and you're done!

When punching shear design or restrained foundations are enabled, the required reinforcement and restraint depth are specified in the output form and can be taken into account when creating the drawing.

Clear results and versatile output

The standard output system of STAHL 2000 is used to output the results.
You can preview the output on the screen, display graphics (system, influence lines) and output to a printer, PDF or Word document.

Try now for free and without obligation!


Our solutions for structural analysis in steel construction are used thousands of times worldwide.

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