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Soil Bearing and Self Weight Factors for Plant Mode

You can enter soil bearing factors and self weight modification factors in plant mode.

Soil bearing increased capacity for seismic and wind loads can be addressed through this feature. Also, the percent of self weight included in concrete checks can be controlled through the self weight modification factor.

This feature is available for

  • Vertical Vessel Foundation - all modes
  • Horizontal Vessel Foundation - all modes
  • Tank Annular Ringwall Foundation - all modes