Structural engineers
Check foundation dimensions and reinforcement against declared loads and the selected design standard.
Structural & geotechnical
Foundation Design Lab
Set out footings, rafts or pile caps. Enter building loads and soil data, then review foundation size, reinforcement and design checks.
Who can use Foundation Design Lab?
Find your role and the work this tool can help with.
Geotechnical engineers
Review bearing and settlement using site investigation data, and coordinate the design basis with the structural team.
See it in action
Foundation Design Lab · 24 seconds
See the foundation and the checks behind it
A guided screen tour of the application's default footing example: plan, section, reinforcement in 3D and a marginal punching check. The application marks this example Design Inadequate — Revise; the warnings remain visible.
Read the walkthrough
- Start with the default example's foundation, declared loads and soil inputs.
- Inspect the section and reinforcement layout.
- See the footing and reinforcement in the 3D view.
- Review the marginal punching check. Resolve the design and validation warnings before using these results.
What you can do with Foundation Design Lab
Check the foundation beneath your design.
- Foundation geometry and reinforcement layout
- Bearing, settlement, flexure and shear review
- Load envelopes and clause traceability
- Plan, section, 3D view and audit export controls
The working sequence
- 01
Select the foundation type and project design basis.
- 02
Enter loads, soil parameters, materials and layout.
- 03
Inspect geometry and limit-state results.
- 04
Resolve warnings and review detailing and audit outputs.
Before you use the results
Use project geotechnical evidence and the applicable national annex. A selected standard mode does not establish complete statutory compliance or replace engineering sign-off.
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