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Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the frequently asked questions are listed here.
Product Installation FAQ
Technical FAQ
Which Operating Systems are supported?
Which versions of operating systems are supported?
What is the ideal screen resolution?
What does the install consist of?
Do the products support both a standalone and a network installation?
What are the various components designed by Foundation Design Suite?
Foundation Design Suite designs, soil supported footings or mats, pile caps, pedestals, drilled shafts (caissons) and anchor bolts.
Which products design footings or pile caps?
Foundation3D 2019 and Mat3D 2019 design soil-supported footings and pile-supported pile caps.
Which products design pedestals supported on the footing or pile cap?
Foundation3D 2019 and Mat3D 2019 design pedestals supported on the footing or pile cap.
Which products design drilled shaft (caisson)?
Shaft3D designs drilled shaft.
Which products designs anchor bolts?
DSAnchor designs anchor bolts.
Are various types of pile arrangements supported by any of the products?
Yes. Both Foundation3D 2019 and Mat3D 2019 support both regular and irregular pile arrangements. With a single click, it is possible to generate a single, triangular, 2 to 30 pile layout, and circular or ring pile patterns. Additionally it is also possible to specify any unsymmetrical pile arrangement by specifying individual pile coordinates.
Are there any limitations on the number of load cases or combinations that can be created in any of the products?
Most of the products support unlimited number of load cases and combinations. The Basic versions of Foundation3D 2019 & Mat3D 2019 limits the number of load cases and combinations.
Do the products compute the self weight of the components where applicable?
Yes. Both Foundation3D 2019 and Mat3D 2019 compute the self weight of the footing, soil and the pedestals and include it in the calculations. These self weights are also displayed separately on the output pages. Shaft3D also calculates the self weight of the drilled shaft.
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