STAAD Foundation Advanced Help

Entering Pile Data

  1. To create pile arrangement please click on the Pile Layout(Predefined) leaf.

    The Pile Layout (Predefined) form (Pile Cap) opens in the Data Input pane.

  2. Select support number 1 as the Support for Pile Arrangement.
  3. Input the following values for Pile Capacity: vertical = 60 kips, lateral = 40 kips, and uplift = 40 kips.
  4. Input the following values for pile geometry data:

    pile diameter = 10 inches, Spacing = 36 inches, and Edge Distance = 24 inches

    Tip: The total loading on the support is shown if we click on the Show Loading On Support button.
  5. Select Auto Arrangement and click Calculate.

    A pop-up list opens containing all possible regular pile arrangements which satisfy pile capacity criteria.

  6. Choose 4 Pile Arrangement in the list and click OK.

    The pile arrangement table is populated with the selected pile arrangement.

  7. (Optional) Click the Show Pile Reactions
  8. Click the Select Arrangement button to select the arrangement for the design of this support's foundation.