Design, analyze and detail foundations with S-FOUNDATION, the most customizable and automated foundation software available.
S-FOUNDATION automatically generates and manages the underlying structural FEA model as you create the foundations. Analyze with a linear or non-linear analysis, followed by a design-code assessment to produce detailed engineering reports.
Customize and automate any part of the process while maintaining complete control over geometry, material, reinforcing, and loading.
Easily merge the foundation substructure model with the S-FRAME Analysis superstructure model for further evaluation.
S-FOUNDATION will model virtually any foundation including isolated footings, combined footings, continuous footings, wall footings, strap footings, and mat foundations.
Foundations can include pedestals, walls, piles, steps, holes, and areas of increased or decreased thickness
Easy to use graphical tools help users define a footing component database to efficiently model footings.
S-FOUNDATION modeling tools are designed for efficiency with standardized keyboard shortcuts found in other S-FRAME and 3rd party software to help users become productive quickly.
No matter what shape and size your architectural drawings specify, virtually any mat foundation can be modeled quickly and easily in S-FOUNDATION.
The underlying finite element mesh is automatically and quickly generated using the same industry-leading mesh algorithms used in S-FRAME. Mesh constraints are fully adjustable by the user. Update your model and watch the algorithms redefine a new mesh using your constraints.
S-FOUNDATION Import and Export
Import the superstructure model from S-FRAME and use the model as a guide to easily model your footings and foundations. Base reaction loads from the superstructure analysis are automatically applied to the foundation model. After completing the foundation model, analysis, and design, transfer the model back into S-FRAME for further analysis. The imported foundations will provide more accurate and realistic support conditions for the superstructure.
Run S-FOUNDATION as a stand-alone analysis and design foundation application or integrated within S-FRAME Analysis. With S-FRAME Analysis, two-way data transfer automatically applies foundation loading conditions and post-processing from S-FRAME Analysis, then combines the optimized foundation model with the S-FRAME Superstructure model for a more detailed soil-structure interaction analysis.
Alternatively, import geometry and loading data using CSV files to use as the starting point for your model. Import support data (locations, reactions, preliminary foundation design) from 3rd party analysis software, create the model, and optimize the foundations.
Nonlinear zero tension soil springs automatically generated on foundation joints considering the assigned soil properties. View and verify spring stiffness, pile head fixities, and tip support conditions to match desired analysis parameters.
Visualize soil pressure contours to identify areas of uplift and run an uplift code check.
Rigid zones automatically created under pedestal footprints and walls using rigid links, to avoid load concentration and ensure loading pressure is transferred to the pad realistically.
S-FOUNDATION automatically generates strip integration lines, with exclusion areas, based on code requirements and pedestal locations.
Design using the rigid or flexible (FEA) method.
S-FOUNDATION’s analysis, design and detailing capabilities are built on the proven and trusted S-CONCRETE and S-FRAME FEA solver and design engines.
Automated Design Wizards optimize foundations quickly and efficiently.
View code check results to any desired level of detail – including intermediate calculations, formulas and code clauses.
Filter results on multiple criteria to pinpoint areas of interest.
Advanced 3D model visualization, comprehensive and customizable reports in PDF or Excel™ format.
S-FOUNDATION includes design wizards to help design foundations according to your custom constraints. Wizards use the S-FRAME OpenAPI, are open source and fully customizable to meet your design requirements.
Included modeling wizards in the foundation software provide a starting point for modeling your standalone model and allow further customization to meet user needs.
S-FOUNDATION 2020 Release includes new enhancements and additions
