Design Parameters page
Design parameter is grouped under three categories. They are Material Density, Bearing and Stability and Concrete Design Parameters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Water Density | Density of water with unit to use for a Buoyancy Check, in the selected units. |
| Buoyancy Check | Select this option to have the program perform a check for buoyancy. |
| Concrete Density | Specify a density to be used for concrete (wC), in the selected units. |
| Soil Density | Density of soil supporting the foundation, in the selected units. |
| Allowable Bearing Pressure | Value of allowable bearing pressure used for design, in the selected units. |
| Minimum Stability ratio | Value of minimum stability ratio used for design. |
| Bar Type | Types of bar used for the design (e.g. Imperial or Metric). |
| Cover | Value of clear cover, in the selected units. |
| Fc | Specify the ultimate strength of the concrete (f'c), in the selected units. |
| Fy | Specify the yield strength of steel reinforcing bars (fy), in the selected units. |
| Minimum / Maximum Bar Dia | Select the minimum and maximum allowed reinforcing bar sizes to be used in the design. |