Q. Does Foundation3D automatically generate equipment-specific loads?

A. Yes, Foundation3D automatically generates equipment-specific loads and combinations. It is therefore ideal for designing plant equipment foundations such as exchangers, vessels, drums, towers and other similar types of equipment. It also gives you the ability to override program-generated loads.

Q. Can Foundation3D be used to analyze existing foundations and to design new foundations?

A. Yes, Foundation3D supports two different modes: Analysis mode, and Design mode. The Analysis mode may be used to analyze existing foundations, and the Design mode may be used to design new foundations.

Q. Does Foundation3D support octagonal foundations?

A. Yes, Foundation3D can complete octagonal foundation design for both soil and pile supported foundations.

Q. Can Foundation3D calculate the wind load automatically, based on the equipment geometry?

A. Yes, Foundation3D can calculate the wind load on the vessel with just the basic equipment geometry and the wind design parameters.

Q. Does Foundation3D support combined footings for equipment such as exchangers and vessels?

A. Yes, Foundation3D can complete both a spread and a combined footing for these types of equipment foundations.

Q. Can Foundation3D complete the design of a pile cap supported by rectangular and circular pile patterns?

A. Yes, Foundation3D supports both rectangular and circular pile patterns under a pile cap.