Alternative Methods to Extracting Loads for Foundation Design
Alternative Methods to Extracting Loads for Foundation Design
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Hello guys,
My coworker and I had a discussion about alternative methods of extracting loads for our foundation design. My approach was to mesh my model at 1 ft and go through each elevation checking for a max value for each respective load cases. My coworker's approach was to mesh his walls into 1 foot strips so he could select all the joints at the base level and plot it in a table with their respective load cases/combinations. I am just curious if there is a less time-intensive way as to designing foundations with loads taken from ETABS?
Thanks
My coworker and I had a discussion about alternative methods of extracting loads for our foundation design. My approach was to mesh my model at 1 ft and go through each elevation checking for a max value for each respective load cases. My coworker's approach was to mesh his walls into 1 foot strips so he could select all the joints at the base level and plot it in a table with their respective load cases/combinations. I am just curious if there is a less time-intensive way as to designing foundations with loads taken from ETABS?
Thanks
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RE: Alternative Methods to Extracting Loads for Foundation Design
We have SAFE, however I haven't had too much experience with the program yet. Normally we'd take the ASD loads and enter it into ENERCALC footing modules. That is definitely an option I could consider.
RE: Alternative Methods to Extracting Loads for Foundation Design
RE: Alternative Methods to Extracting Loads for Foundation Design
That is actually pretty interesting, I'm surprised I haven't looked at pier labelling as another alternative to load take-offs. Most of the foundations I have worked with have been simple strip & column footings.