Can RCDC design the footings for If there is tension in the column due to lateral loads?
Yes, RCDC can design the footing if column having tensile forces. User can design the footing with or without Loss of Contact options if there is tension in column OR one of the corners in footing is in tension. Without loss of contact, RCDC will try to maintain the +ve pressure at all four corners of footing by increasing the self-weight. It is recommended to consider overburden to reduce the footing size in this case. With loss of contact, RCDC will try to maintain the LOC within permissible limits and it will design the footing. It will also design and provide the top reinforcement if required in both the cases.