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Foundation Design per ASCE 7-16 §12.13

How does ideCAD design foundations, according to ASCE 7-16?


  • Overturning effects at the soil–foundation interface are permitted to be reduced by 10% for foundations of structures designed in accordance with the modal analysis requirements of Section 12.9.

  • The nominal foundation geotechnical capacity, Qns described in ASCE 12.13.5.1, is controlled by the user. It's taken into geotechnical report by users.

  • The resistance factors (ϕ) is controlled by the user.


Reduction of Foundation Overturning

Overturning effects at the soil–foundation interface are permitted to be reduced by 10% for foundations of structures designed by the modal analysis requirements of ASCE Section 12.9.

Strength Design for Foundation Geotechnical Capacity

Where basic combinations for strength design listed in ASCE Chapter 2 are used, combinations that include earthquake loads, E, are permitted to include reduction of foundation overturning effects defined in ASCE Section 12.13.4.

The nominal foundation geotechnical capacity, Qns, described in ASCE 12.13.5.1, is controlled by the user.

Resistance Factors

The resistance factors are used for all foundation types' vertical, lateral, and rocking resistance. Nominal foundation geotechnical capacities, Qns, are multiplied by the resistance factors (ϕ) shown in ASCE Table 12.13-1.

Direction and Type of Resistance

Resistance Factors, ϕ

Compression (bearing) strength

0.45

Pile friction (either upward or downward)

0.45

Lateral bearing pressure

0.5

Sliding (by either friction or cohesion)

0.85


Acceptance Criteria

For linear seismic analysis procedures, factored loads should not exceed foundation design strengths, ϕ*Qns.

Foundation Design

Foundations are designed to support gravity and design earthquake loads, as indicated in the basic load combinations of Section 12.4, using the reduced soil bearing capacity, as shown in the geotechnical investigation report, considering the effects of liquefaction caused by MCEG earthquake motions.



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