Interface

Design view and toolbar options.

The Graphics module allows to design rectangular and disk type foundations of a simply and quickly way by using intuitive tools. The design it is performed by adding pre-defined concrete blocks. Check the table to the left, it has a brief description of the most common used tools.

Cube

Adds a concrete cube in the main window. It is used to construct a rectangular foundation.

Cylinder

Adds a concrete cylinder in the main window. It is used to construct a disk type foundation.

Force point

Adds a force point to the model. This object is used for entering harmonic forces or periodic forces.

Mass point

Adds a mass point to the model. This object allows to enter static masses.

Center of gravity point

Allows to define the machine devices center of gravity. Is possible to define also the mass and shape of the device..

Bearing

This object allows to easily entering the machine reactions given from the vendor.

Align objects

This option allows to align objects. It is helpful in the model construction stage.

Relative distances

Allows to know the distance between an object and one pre-selected foundation block.

Show id point

Displays the name or identification of the objects that compose the model.

Machine

Will represent graphically the masses added to the model (only if shape and dimensions has been provided). If the machine has been added by using bearing objects, this option will give an aproximated representation of the machine envelope.

Control points

Enables the predeterminated control points on the foundation. On each control point it is possible to know displacements, velocities and accelerations. Also allows to see graphically its displacement on the criteria vibration charts.

Soil contact area

Displays graphically the SCA (soil contact area) center of gravity position as a red point.

Screenshot

Takes an instant image of the current view and then saves it to be shown in the final report.