Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
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I use CSI SAFE 14 to design foundations usually. SAFE claims it can design foundations in different elevations, but it can't. So I need to know which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
In attachment I've provide a simple example to know what I'm talking about.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
In attachment I've provide a simple example to know what I'm talking about.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks





RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
Level 1 would be designed on it's own for the most part.
The retaining wall would be designed to resist the active pressures of the soil and the reactions caused by level 1.
Level 2 would be design to resist the reactions from the retaining wall and whatever vertical reactions directly apply to it.
I suppose if you were really sophisticated you could get into some serious soil-structure interaction issues for this foundation. But, that's usually PhD thesis time.... And, isn't something most people do for common structures.
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
I didn't hear the method KootK is talking about, then I should check it. It seems your procedure is more accurate than mine.
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
I prefer to use piles for the structure level 1 and embedded below the retaining wall failure line.
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
1) Level 1 : eccentric loaded foundation
2) Retaining wall: considering soil lateral pressure and also pressures from level 1 foundation
3) Level 2: conventional foundation
I would also use a joint between level 1 and the retaining wall.
OR 2 different structures:
1) Level 1 : eccentric loaded foundation
2) Retaining wall and level 2: considering level 2 as the heel of the retaining wall
Again, I would use a joint between level 1 and the retaining wall.
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?
If there would be such a great financial or architectural feasibility the most easiest way was to design both slabs in one then fill the higher part to reach the needed level, even in this case you had less torsion in upper structure and everything was OK.
Ron
RISA couldn't help too.
RE: Which software is able to design multi-level strip foundations?