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

• 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. Design walls and pedestals on mat slabs or spread footings. Use RISAFoundation to design steel, wood and concrete piles for axial load.

Features

• Design Strips

• Pile Design

• Retaining Wall Module

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. 

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

• Geometry, loading, and reactions via Revit integration