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RISAFoundation
Perfect for Applications at or Below Grade
Version 16
RISAFoundation Support Resources
State-of-the-Art Mesh Generation & Analysis Capabilities
Robust mesh generation along with analysis features such as multithreaded solutions, thick plate formulation and automatic soil spring stiffness calculation allow RISAFoundation to provide high quality results without compromising solution time.
RISAFoundation’s powerful graphical modeling environment allows for the simple creation of a wide variety of foundation elements. Model mat slabs, grade beams, pile caps, retaining walls and spread footings in a single model. Utilize comprehensive CAD-like graphical drawing/editing capabilities to draw and modify in model view or leverage robust spreadsheet input to create and edit elements with ease.
Features
- Spreadsheet Editing
- Variable Soil Properties
- Selection Tools
- Circular Tank Template
- Thickened Slabs/Openings
- DXF Import
Graphically apply loads, including point loads and tapered area loads anywhere in a model. Leverage interactive spreadsheets to input or modify several loads at the same time. Automatically generate or create your own custom load combinations with the click of a button. Include soil overburden and additional passive soil resistance when designing slabs and retaining walls.
Features
- Point loads
- Point Moments and Line Loads
- Uniform/Tapered Area Loads
- Nested Load Combinations
RISAFoundation uses state-of-the-art finite element mesh auto generation for analysis of even the most complex subgrade elements. Automatically calculated soil spring stiffness based on soil subgrade modulus and slab tributary area to give realistic results. Utilize multi-core solver to incorporate cracked section properties and RISA results.
Features
- Soil Spring Stiffness
- Auto Finite Element Mesh
Enhanced Seismicity
Soil
Multicore Solver
Easily complete comprehensive design and optimization (including reinforcement) for mat slabs, grade beams, spread footings, wall footings, retaining walls and pile caps. Create member/slab design rules the govern required reinforcement.
Features
- Design Strips
- Pile Design
- Retaining Wall Module
Establish strips/cuts on mat slabs to easily design rebar. Design walls and pedestals on mat slabs or spread footings. Use RISAFoundation to design steel, wood and concrete piles for axial load.
Users can report results graphically with color contouring of the slab, also using line cut tools showing the distribution of moments and shears in the slab at any location, in any direction, simply by drawing a line. Additional result information is available in corresponding spreadsheets, where users can sort, filter and print only what they need. Review and print comprehensive detailed reports of spread footings, retaining walls and grade beams, including expandable force diagrams and design calculations. Includes rebar detailing for slab and beam design and export reinforcement plans and details to dxf.
Features
- Spreadsheet results
- DXF export
- Deflection & Animation
- Rebar Schedules
- Contour Plots
- Detailed Reports
RISAFoundation is a complete foundation solution and operates independently or fully integrated with RISA-3D and RISAFloor. All reactions are automatically imported from the superstructure model into RISAFoundation for design and detailing of the complete foundation system. With design complete, view RISAFoundation elements in an integrated RISA-3D model.
Features
- Load tracking between all RISA products
- Inclusion of model geometry, loading and reactions within Revit Integration