Custom

This section defines custom-shaped footing geometry for special pier configurations.

Navigation: Substructure > Foundation > Custom

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Custom Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Custom Foundation

Navigate to Foundation > Custom in the tree view.

Custom foundation navigation

Step 2: Assign Substructure

Click the three-dot icon on the Substructure cell and select Column3.

Step 3: Define Footing Points

Click the three-dot icon on the Footing Points cell and select Edit.

Enter the footing point coordinates for F1 (Column3) as shown in the spreadsheet.

Footing points edit

Footing points data

Step 4: Configure Dimensions and Offsets

Enter the following parameters:

Parameter	Description
Thickness [ft]	Footing thickness
Longitudinal Offset [ft]	Offset along alignment
Transverse Offset [ft]	Offset perpendicular to alignment

Footing parameters

Step 5: Assign Material

Click the three-dot icon on the Material cell and select Fc_5ksi concrete material for the custom footing.

Material assignment

Step 6: Configure FEM Settings

Navigate to the FEM tab and select RigidSection for the Rigid Section column.

FEM settings

Verification

The completed custom footing is shown below.

Custom footing 3D view

Custom footing plan view