Specifying Slab Thickness
As this is a physical modeling system, slab thickness and soil properties are automatically assigned to the slab with default values.
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Select Mat Foundation Job > Analysis Properties > Slab Thickness in the Main Navigation pane.
The Analysis Properties > Slab Thickness form (Mat Foundation) is displayed in the Data Input pane.
- Specify an Analysis Thickness of 1.0 ft and a Design Thickness of 0.9167 ft (12 inches).
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Select Mat Foundation Job > Mesh Generation > Soil Property in the Main Navigator pane.
The Analysis Properties > Soil Property form (Mat Foundation) opens in the Data Input pane.
- Select the option to Use Soil Spring. Leave the default value for the Subgrade Modulus.