Foundaxis is a web-based platform that automates the structural and geotechnical design of foundation systems. It streamlines the process by importing data from structural analysis software or spreadsheets, optimizing foundation dimensions and reinforcement, and performing comprehensive geotechnical analysis.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
The manual process of designing foundation systems for digital engineering projects is time-consuming and prone to errors. This often involves repetitive data entry and complex calculations, hindering efficient structural analysis and design iteration.
Solution
Foundaxis offers a web-based platform that automates the structural design of complete foundation systems. The system imports geometry and load data directly from structural analysis software or via Excel spreadsheets, streamlining the initial data input phase. Proprietary algorithms then optimize foundation dimensions and reinforcement for various foundation types, considering nonlinear behavior and multiple load combinations. The platform also performs geotechnical analysis, including pressure bulb interaction and settlement calculations, to ensure comprehensive system verification.
Target Audience
The platform serves structural engineers and geotechnical engineers involved in building design who require efficient and accurate foundation system design and analysis.
Features
- Direct data import from structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS) via s2k/e2k files.
- Support for data import via standardized Excel spreadsheets.
- Manual input interface for defining load points and structural elements.
- Automated detection of columns, walls, and load combinations from imported files.
- Optimization algorithms for dimensioning and reinforcement design of shallow foundations (rectangular, strip, slabs).
- Consideration of nonlinear behavior and high biaxial loads, including uplift scenarios.
- Analysis of multiple static and dynamic load combinations.
- Geotechnical analysis module for pressure bulb interaction and settlement (instantaneous and consolidation) calculations.
- Generation of detailed, user-configurable calculation reports exportable to Word or PDF.
- Automated generation of design drawings in DXF format.
- Tools for editing and customizing the generated foundation design.