Is the Analytical Model View intended to show soil pressure distributions?
I.E. should the soil pressure reported in the design report for S1 of 1827.93 psf:
Match the load shown in the analytical model view shown for S1 here1.19 k/ft (1190 psf):
If these are not intended to be the same, is there a way to see the soil pressure distribution so I can asses the location of the resultant? The program is telling me the resultant is out of the middle third, but I don't understand where it is, or how this could be the case.
Thanks.
The bearing pressure is not equal to the loading shown in the analytical model. I rarely use the analytical model except to understand the stem loads. In the report, there are tables of resisting and destabilization forces. These tables can be used to replicate the bearing pressure. If you need calculations replicated, please submit a service ticket online and include the model.
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Thanks,
Is there any plan for the development of this software to include a pressure distribution output?
I will submit an enhancement request to add qmin to the output. However, if the resultant is in the middle third, this can be calculated from the output in the report. q = R * (1 +/- 6e/L) / L, where R is the resultant vertical force, L is the length of the footing, and e is the eccentricity of the resultant from the centerline of the footing.