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CAESAR II Version
12
CADWorx Version
20.0 (2020)
CADWorx Structure Version
2020(4.0)

CADWorx Structure tab: Model panel > Foundations

Command line: STRFOOT

Creates foundations structures in the 3D model.

Template

Specifies the predefined configuration of the foundation.

Save

Saves any changes you make to the selected template.

Save As

Displays the Save As Template dialog box, which allows you to save a new template.

To save changes to an existing template, click Save.

Pier

Inserts a pier into the 3D model based on the properties you enter.

Pier and Slab

Inserts a pier and slab into the 3D model based on the properties you enter.

Slab

Inserts a slab into the 3D model based on the properties you enter.

Pile System

Inserts a pile system into the 3D model based on the properties you enter.

General

With Grout (not available with Pile System)

Includes a grout pad on the foundation.

Rotation

Specifies the rotation of the foundation in degrees. You can define a degree from 0.00 to 359.00.

Group

Specifies the group classification of the structural member designated in the Group Manager. When you select a group from the list, the layer automatically updates to the layer assigned to that group. The groups that display in the Group list come from the Group Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Group Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.

Material

Specifies the material of the foundation. This material applies to the Pier and Slab portions of the foundations.

Grout

Shape

Specifies the shape of the grout: Rectangular, Circle, or Octagonal.

Grout Length

Specifies the length of the grout. This option is only available with Rectangular and with Column Extents cleared.

Grout Width

Specifies the width of the grout. This option is only available with Rectangular and with Column Extents cleared.

Grout Radius

Specifies the radius of the grout. This option is only available with Circle or Octagonal and with Column Extents cleared.

Inscribed

Select to place the foundation on the inside of the radius dimension. Clear to place the foundation outside the radius dimension. This option is only available with Octagonal.

Grout Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the grout.

Column Extents

Extends the grout pad beyond the column dimensions and adds the value from the Grout Edge Clearance box.

Grout Edge Clearance

Specifies the distance the grout pad extends from the column dimensions. For example, if your column is 8"x8" and you set the Grout Edge Clearance to 3", then your grout pad is 11"x11". If you do not select Column Extents, this option does not display.

Material

Specifies the material of the foundation.

Layer

Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.

Pier

Shape

Specifies the shape of the pier: Rectangular, Circle, or Octagonal.

Pier Length

Specifies the length of the pier. This option is only available with Rectangular and with Column Extents cleared.

Pier Width

Specifies the width of the pier. This option is only available with Rectangular and with Column Extents cleared.

Pier Radius

Specifies the radius of the pier. This option is only available with Circle or Octagonal and with Column Extents cleared.

Inscribed

Select to place the foundation on the inside of the radius dimension. Clear to place the foundation outside the radius dimension. This option is only available with Octagonal.

Pier Height

Specifies the height of the pier.

Column Extents

Extends the pier beyond the column and the grout pad dimensions, and adds the value from the Pier Edge Clearance box.

Pier Edge Clearance

Specifies the distance the pier extends from the column dimensions. For example, if your column is 8"x8" and you set the Grout Edge Clearance to 3", and the Pier Edge Clearance to 4", your final pier size is 15"x15". If you do not select Column Extents, this option does not display.

Layer

Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.

Slab

Shape

Specifies the shape of the slab: Rectangular, Circle, or Octagonal.

Slab Length

Specifies the length of the slab. This option is only available with Rectangular and with Column Extents cleared.

Slab Width

Specifies the width of the slab. This option is only available with Rectangular and with Column Extents cleared.

Slab Radius

Specifies the radius of the slab. This option is only available with Circle or Octagonal and with Column Extents cleared.

Inscribed

Select to place the foundation on the inside of the radius dimension. Clear to place the foundation outside the radius dimension. This option is only available with Octagonal.

Slab Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the slab.

Column Extents

Extends the slab beyond the column, pier, and grout pad dimensions, and adds the Slab Edge Clearance value.

Slab Edge Clearance

Specifies the distance the slab extends from the column dimension. For example, if your column is 8"x8" and you set the Grout Edge Clearance to 3", Pier Edge Clearance to 4", and Slab Edge Clearance to 12", your final slab dimensions are 27"x27". If you do not select Column Extents, this option does not display.

X Offset

Specifies the X-axis offset from the slab centroid.

Y Offset

Specifies the Y-axis offset from the slab centroid.

Combined

Joins the slab for all selected points or columns. For more information, see Place combined foundations by points, and Place combined foundations by selecting columns.

Route Mode

Routes the slab for all selected points or columns based on the path. For more information, see Place foundations in route mode by points, and Place foundations in route mode by selecting columns.

Layer

Specifies the assigned layer. Layers default to the assigned group. However, you can change a layer as needed. The layers that display in the Layer list come from the Layer Manager in the Structure Editor. For more information, see Layer Manager in the CADWorx Structure Editor Users Guide.

Pile Cap

Specifies the top of the pile system.

Shape

Specifies the shape of the pile cap: Rectangular, Circle, or Octagonal.

Pile Cap Length

Specifies the length of the pile cap. This option is only available with Rectangular.

Pile Cap Width

Specifies the width of the pile cap. This option is only available with Rectangular.

Pile Cap Radius

Specifies the radius of the pile cap. This option is only available with Circle or Octagonal.

Inscribed

Select to place the foundation on the inside of the radius dimension. Clear to place the foundation outside the radius dimension. This option is only available with Octagonal.

Thickness

Specifies the thickness of the pile cap.

Material

Specifies the material of the pile system.

Pile

Specifies the pile columns on the pile cap of the pile system.

Shape

Specifies the member shape for the pile column of the pile system.

Section Data Table

Specifies the data used from the library for the pile system member, such as Pipe. The list changes based on the Shape setting.

Member Size

Specifies the size of the structural member, such as PIPE2SCH40.

Material

Specifies the material of the pile column on the pile system.

Angle

Specifies the angle of the pile column member when you place that member. The angle and the cardinal point work in conjunction. For example, a 180-degree angle with a top-right cardinal point displays the cardinal point at the bottom left when you insert the member.

Cardinal point

Specifies the cardinal point of the pile column member when you place that member.

Reflect

Places the inserted shape in the opposite direction of the default along the cardinal point line.

Pile Layout

Pile Pattern

Specifies the pile pattern: Rectangular or Circular.

Clearance (Only available for Rectangular)

Specifies the clearance from the edge of the pile cap to the pile column. This must be a positive integer.

X Rows (Only available for Rectangular)

Specifies the number of pile columns in the X direction.

Y Columns (Only available for Rectangular)

Specifies the number of pile columns in the Y direction.

Skew X Direction (Only available for Rectangular)

Specifies the skew angle direction of the X row pile columns.

Skew Y Direction (Only available for Rectangular)

Specifies the skew angle direction of the Y row pile columns.

Pile Radius (Only available for Circle)

Specifies the radius of the pile columns when arranged as a circle.

Number Pile (Only available for Circle)

Specifies the number of pile columns attached to the pile cap.

Start Angle (Only available for Circle)

Specifies the start angle of the pile columns where they attach to the pile cap.

Skew Angle (Only available for Circle)

Specifies the skew angle of the pile columns.

Pile Length

Specifies the length of the pile column.

Details

Long Description

Specifies a long description for the foundation.

Short Description

Specifies a short description for the foundation.

Part Number

Specifies a part number for the foundation.

Tag

Specifies the tag of the foundation.

Place By

Points

Places foundations by selecting a point in the 3D model space.

Select Columns

Places foundations by selecting a column in the 3D model.

Select Objects

Places pile systems by selecting a Structure in the 3D model.

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