What is meant by Foundation?
The term "foundation" refers to the planning and modeling of the load-bearing substructure of a building or facility. The foundation is crucial for the stability and longevity of the entire construction and must be carefully planned, taking into account soil conditions, load distribution, and environmental influences.
Typical software functions in the area of "foundation":
- Load calculation: Determination of forces and loads acting on the foundation.
- Soil analysis: Integration of soil data to determine the appropriate foundation type and depth.
- Foundation design: Creation of various foundation types such as strip foundations, slab foundations, or pile foundations.
- Reinforcement planning: Calculation and visualization of the required steel reinforcement in the foundation.
- Settlement analysis: Simulation of possible soil settlements and their effects on the foundation.
- Cost estimation: Automatic calculation of material quantities and cost estimation for foundation construction.
Examples of "foundation":
- Strip foundation for a single-family house considering frost protection.
- Pile foundation for a high-rise building in an area with difficult soil conditions.
- Slab foundation for an industrial hall with uniform load distribution.
- Pad foundations for a lightweight steel structure.
- Combined foundation of strip foundation and ground slab for a multi-family house.
- Floating foundation for a building in an area with a high groundwater table.