Rectangular

This section defines rectangular footing geometry for standard pier columns.

Navigation: Substructure > Foundation > Rectangular

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Rectangular Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Rectangular Foundation

Navigate to Foundation > Rectangular in the tree view.

Rectangular foundation navigation

Step 2: Assign Substructure

Click the three-dot icon on the Substructure cell and select Column1 and Column2.

Step 3: Define Footing Dimensions

Enter the footing dimensions as shown in the table:

Parameter	Description
Footing Width [ft]	Width of the rectangular footing
Footing Length [ft]	Length of the rectangular footing
Longitudinal Offset [ft]	Offset along alignment

Footing dimensions

Step 4: Assign Material

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

Material assignment

Step 5: Configure FEM Settings

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

FEM settings

Quick Tip: Foundation Offsets

Longitudinal Offset: Offsets the foundation along the alignment.

Transverse Offset: Offsets the foundation on the y-axis perpendicular to the alignment.

Rotation: Rotates the XY plane.

Verification

The completed rectangular footings are shown below.

Rectangular footings 3D view

Rectangular footings plan view