Entering the geometric boundary conditions is really easy. You only need to enter the estimated foundation length, width, and thickness, and any column eccentricity. You also need to enter one or more soil layers, including their properties.

The required concrete quality and concrete cover are automatically determined by Foundation if you have selected an appropriate exposure class.

You can define any number of load cases for the load (each with a vertical load, a horizontal load and a bending moment). Alternatively, you can import support loads from the programs Hall Frame EC, Monopitch Roof Frame EC and 2D Framework EC. For alternative load groups, e.g. wind from left / wind from right, Foundation automatically uses only the most unfavorable load case.

If necessary (e.g. for hundreds of combination load cases), the foundation dimensions are increased to ensure stability.
In this case, you can customize the dimensions again.

Dimensioning is also very simple: the required longitudinal reinforcement is displayed. All you need to do is select rebar or steel mesh of the correct size - and you're done!

When punching shear design or restrained foundations are enabled, the required reinforcement and restraint depth are specified in the output form and can be taken into account when creating the drawing.