RF-FOUNDATION Pro: Foundation Design According to Eurocode 2 (EC 2)

Add-on Module for RFEM 5

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Add-on Module for RFEM 5
RF-FOUNDATION Pro

The RF‑FOUNDATION Pro add-on module is a tool for the design of single, bucket, and block foundations according to Eurocode 2 (EC 2). The module, compatible with the RFEM 5 programs, provides you with the features for the analysis and design of foundations, including the consideration of load cases and geotechnical design checks. It also allows for the automatic determination of a reinforcement proposal, and provides detailed reinforcement drawings as well as 3D renderings of the foundation structures.

Designing Single, Bucket and Block Foundations

Total items: 4

RF-/FOUNDATION Pro | Features

Available types of foundation:Pure foundation plate (optionally without reinforcement)
- Bucket foundation with smooth bucket sides
- Bucket foundation with rough bucket sides
- Block Foundation with Smooth Bucket Sides
- Block foundation with rough bucket sides
Design according to EN 1992-1-1 and EN 1997-1
The following National Annexes of Eurocode 2 and Eurocode 7 are available:
- DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA/A1:2015-12 | DIN EN 1997-1/NA:2010-12
- ÖNORM B 1992-1-1:2018-01 | ÖNORM B 1997-1:2007-11
- DK EN 1992-1-1/NA:2013 | DK EN 1997-1/NA:2007
- BDS EN 1992-1-1:2005/NA:2011 | BDS EN 1997-1:2005/NA:2012
- SFS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-10 | SFS EN 1997-1/NA:2004-01
- NF EN 1992-1-1/NA:2016-03 | NF EN 1997-1/NA:2006-09
- UNI EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-07 | DIN EN 1997-1/NA:2005-01
- NEN EN 1992-1-1 C2:2011/NB:2016-11 | NEN EN 1997-1+C1:2012/NB:2012
- PN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2010 | PN EN 1997-1/NA:2005-05
- STN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008-06 | STN EN 1997-1/NA:2005-10
- SIST EN 1992-1-1:2005/A101:2006 | SIST EN 1997-1/NA:2006-03
- UNE EN 1992-1-1/NA:2013 | UNE EN 1997-1:2010
- EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008 | Svensk EN 1997-1:2005/AC:2009
- CSN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2016-05 | CSN EN 1997-1/NA:2014-06
- BS EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2005 | BS EN 1997-1:2004
- TKP EN 1992-1-1:2009 | TKP EN 1997-1:2009
- CYS EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2009 | CYS EN 1997‑1/NA:2004

In addition to the National Annexes (NA) listed above, you can also define a specific NA, applying user‑defined limit values and parameters.

Automatic calculation of governing loading from load cases
Specification of additional support forces
Determination of the reinforcement proposal for the bottom and top plate reinforcement considering the most favorable combination of mat and rebars
Individual adjustment of reinforcement proposal
Results of foundation reinforcement in detailed reinforcement drawings
Results displayed in tables and graphics
Visualization of foundation, columns, and reinforcement in 3D rendering

Permissible Soil Pressure for Normal Case of Non-Cohesive Soil

RF-/FOUNDATION Pro | Input

Foundations are assigned graphically by selecting supports using the [Select] function in the graphical user interface of RFEM/RSTAB and by specifying the load cases to be designed. You can define all other foundation details quickly and easily in clearly arranged input windows.

In addition to all support forces from RFEM/RSTAB, you can specify further loads to be considered when dimensioning the foundations. The following additional loadings are available:

Pemanent surface load due to earth covering
Negative surface load; for example, due to traffic
Ground water level for uplift consideration
Concentrated loads in any position on the foundation plate
Line loads with any distribution over the foundation plate

RF-/FOUNDATION Pro | Design

It is possible to perform the following designs:

Equilibrium limit state design
Uplift limit state design
Ground failure (soil contact pressure) design
Strong eccentric loads design
Design of foundation torsion and limitation of gaping joint
Sliding design
Settlement calculation
Bending failure design of the plate and bucket
Punching shear design

Foundation and bucket dimensions can be user-defined or determined by the module. You can edit the determined reinforcement manually. In this case, the designs are updated automatically.

RF-/FOUNDATION Pro | Results

The program creates a reinforcement proposal for the top and the bottom plate reinforcement. The program searches automatically for the most favorable reinforcement combination, with a mat and added rebars. If required, the rebars are distributed across two reinforcement areas by curtailment. It is possible to modify the reinforcement proposal individually by:

Application of another mat type
Individual control of diameter and spacing of added rebars
Free selection of reinforcement area widths
Individual curtailment of reinforcements

You can display the foundation in excellent rendering quality, including reinforcement. In the rendering, as well as in up to seven different dimensioned reinforcement drawings ready for construction, the module provides a solution proposal for bucket design. It is possible to modify the number, position, diameter, and spacing of used rebars here as well. You can also determine the shape of the applied links.

The dimensions of the foundation plate and bucket can be determined by the add-on module, or can be user-defined. Clearly arranged windows display the results of each performed design, including all intermediate values. They are covered in a reduced printout report providing a verifiable structural analysis.

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