In RISAFoundation, Design Strips are used to create regions in a slab for reinforcement design. Design strip size and shape is determined by the user, see the Help- Slab- Design Strip Width topic.
RISAFoundation has the ability to change the Local Axes for slabs. This is useful when you have a slab that is skewed from the global axis. RISAFoundation will perform the sliding and overturning checks based on the skewed local axis.
Circular pedestals and posts can be added to spread footings in RISAFoundation. To specify a circular pedestal or post, open up the Footing Definition spreadsheet and select the Pedestal tab. Circular shape can be selected for either the Pedestals or Post type.
RISAFoundation has the ability to define different types of wall footings. You can define these from the Draw Wall Footings toolbar:
New in RISAFoundation V7 is a Stem Wall element. This element would be drawn on a slab element for the purpose of transferring wall loads into the slab. You can add stem walls either from the Draw Stem Walls dialog.
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:
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:
Now you have the ability to add in your customized company logo to a report.
RISAFoundation has the ability to export detailed reinforcement drawings for footings, pile caps, pedestals, and slabs.
