August 31, 2012
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Loads,
RISAFoundation,
New,
Pedestals
RISAFoundation
includes
a
footing
element
which
is
represented
by
a
single
node.
A
frequent
question
that
arises
is
how
to
apply
multiple
point
loads
to
a
single
footing,
but
at
different
locations.
This
can
be
done
with
or
without
corresponding
pedestals,
but
for
the
example
below
multiple
pedestals
will
be
included.
Using
RISAFoundation
you
can
create
a
footing
with
multiple
pedestals
using
a
slab
element.
Next,
draw
design
strips
on
the
slab
so
that
you
can
get
rebar
design
and
code
checks.
It
is
important
to
draw
both
vertical
and
horizontal
strips.
For
a
small
footing
a
single
strip
in
each
direction
ought
to
suffice.
Lastly,
apply
pedestals
and
loads
to
the
slab.
After
solving
you
will
get
rebar
design
for
the
footing
(and
pedestals)
as
well
as
overturning
and
sliding
safety
factor
checks…
