Base pressure calculation in RCDC


Applies To
Product(s):STAAD Advanced Concrete Design
Version(s):Connect Edition
Environment:
Area:Concrete Design
Subarea:Footing Design
Original Author:Abhisek Mandal, Bentley Technical Support Group

Can you explain the various options available for pressure calculation in RCDC footing design?

RCDC provides following options to calculate base pressure,

Average Pressure

Maximum Pressure

Factored SBC

Above options are explained below with example: