Assign - Geometry - Spread Footing
The Spread footing geometry assignment dialog box permits the user to indicate which dimensions of the spread footing need to be optimized by RAM Foundation and what the maximum dimension will be. If the Assign check box above the corresponding category is selected then the parameters for that category will be assigned to the footing, otherwise the current footing parameters for the given category are unchanged after the assignment.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Footing Dimensions | All dimensions that have a check to the left of them will be optimized by the program. The value provided in the Maximum Bound text box will be the maximum dimension that the footing will be designed for. If the footing requires a dimension larger then the maximum Bound in the given direction, it will be marked as failed. The user will then either need to modify the given dimension in this dialog box or through the View/Update dialog box found under the Process menu. If the Optimize option is not selected the user will need to enter a fixed footing dimension under the Absolute Dimension text box (the Maximum Bound will be grayed out if the Optimize option is not selected for a given dimension). |
| Assume All Bars are Hooked at Ends | When selected this option assumes that the engineer will specify hooks at all reinforcement bar ends and therefore the design will ignores development length checks on reinforcement. |
| Design as Unreinforced Footing | This option is only available in v7.2 when BS8110-97 code is selected and is used to design the spread footing without reinforcement. This option is not available for ACI318 codes. |