Octagonal Footing

An isolated, octagonal footing—similar to the option for the Vertical Vessel in Plant mode—can be designed as a separate foundation job from the General mode. Parameters similar to other isolated footings are entered via property pane, as well as anchor bolt data for concrete design.

This foundation types can be selected when creating a new foundation job in the General mode for US code design.

Strap Footing

A strap footing—similar to the option for Heat Exchanger/Horizontal Vessel in Plant mode—can be designed as a separate foundation job in the General mode. This foundation type consists of a grade beam between two isolated footings. This single job analyzes the beam and footing system and designs both elements.

This foundation types can be selected when creating a new foundation job in the General mode for US code design.

Australian Code Modification

Several enhancements have been made to the design of foundations per the Australian code:

• Strength reduction factor, φ, from table 2.3: one-way shear, punching shear, and reinforcement
• Modified punching shear calculations per Sect. 9.2
• Refined minimum percent of steel
• A revised calculation sheet