You will use STAAD.Pro US Example No. 8 for this example. STAAD Foundation Advanced will use the imported geometry and support reactions to design a mat foundation for the structure.

You can only import a STAAD.Pro model that has been successfully analyzed, because you will want to have the support reactions available for the foundation design. So, if you have not already run the analysis for STAAD.Pro U.S. Example No. 8 open the example in STAAD.Pro (C:\Spro2007\STAAD\Examp\US\Examp\ Examp08.std), run the analysis, and then return to this Quick Tour.