April 22, 2014
How can I check a Slab on Grade for Post Loads?
Need to first know how to model a slab on grade? See our Slabs on Grade article to learn how to model slabs on grade:
April 15, 2014
Slab on Grade Design with RISAFoundation
RISAFoundation was originally created as mat slab design software, but with some tweaks in the latest version (v6.0) it is now useful for slab on grade design as well. To get a design for slab on grade simply draw a slab element which has the appropriate thickness:
March 18, 2014
How to Add Your Company Logo to a Report
Now you have the ability to add in your customized company logo to a report.
April 24, 2013
How to Export Detailed Drawings from RISAFoundation
RISAFoundation has the ability to export detailed reinforcement drawings for footings, pile caps, pedestals, and slabs.
January 31, 2013
Slab Modifications in RISAFoundation
This video shows how slab modifications can used to add an opening or change the thickness of a portion of the slab in RISAFoundation.
August 31, 2012
How to Model Multiple Pedestals/Loads on One Footing
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...
July 19, 2011
How to export a model to DXF
RISAFloor, RISA-3D, and RISAFoundation all allow the user to export a model as a DXF file for use in most major CAD programs.
July 14, 2011
Varying Soil Properties in RISAFoundation
While RISAFoundation has a Default soil properties (Subgrade Modulus and Allowable Bearing), it is possible to create regions of varying soil properties.
June 28, 2011
Checking Soil Bearing in RISAFoundation
RISAFoundation has the capability to report soil bearing pressures, and check them against allowable pressures.