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Variable Soil Bearing Table

Used to create or edit tables of soil bearing capacities which vary with footing size.

Note: These tabulated values are for use with US Codes only.

Opens when Soil Properties > Variable Soil Bearing Table is selected in the Main Navigator pane.

SettingDescription
Select Table You may select a previously created table from the drop-down list.
No. of Embedment Depths
No. of Dimensions
Table Name Type a unique name for the variable soil bearing table.
Create Table Click to generate a new table with the name and dimensions specified.
variable soil bearing table The currently selected table is displayed. Type the values in each table cell and press <Return>.
Save Table Click to save changes to the current table.
Delete Table Click to remove the current table.
CAUTION: This action may not be undone.