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  1. benairo

    How to model pile effect in a slab foundation

    Dear all, I need to model a circular foundation with 19m of diameter suported by 32 piles. I don't need to model the piles, only their effect. I used restraints (pinned) in the position of the piles. Is this correct? Is there other/best way to do it? Thank you in advance for your answers.
  2. benairo

    Soil stress visualization

    Hello, I'm trying to visualize the stress in the soil due to the action of a shallow foundation, but I only know how to see the stress in the bottom of the slab. How can I see the soil stress? Thank you.
  3. benairo

    Spring stiffness on slab foundations

    Hello, I'm trying to simulate a slab foundation on SAP2000, but I have a question about the use of springs to simulate the behavior of the soil. The program asks for spring stiffness per unit area. But I have my spring stiffness in m3. It’s correct to put this last value in m3? Because, if I...

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