VisualFoundation will help you design complex mat footings, pile caps, grade beam systems, and combined footings. It automates much of the work involved in finite element modeling within a more complex and flexible tool like VisualAnalysis. VisualFoundation will take care of FEA details, while you specify the locations, sizes and configuration of your structure. The software will analyze your footing slab to determine moments, shears, displacements and bearing pressures. VisualFoundation will then help you check to make sure the footing demand/capacity ratios (unity checks) pass, and it will tell you about the steel requirements for the slab. It will also help with the design of grade beams, column-piers, and piles.

Getting Started

• Training Videos
• Use File | Open Example to see sample projects.
• Feature List
• Program Layout
• Upgrade Guide (What's New?)
• FAQ Answers at iesweb.com for business, licensing, installation issues.
• Downloadable PDF Help file.

Help Notation

• Menu items appear like this: File | New.
• Keystrokes or mouse commands appear like this: Shift+Click.

Disclaimer

VisualFoundation is a proprietary computer program of Integrated Engineering Software (IES, Inc.) of Bozeman, MT. This product is intended for use by licensed, practicing engineers who are educated in structural engineering, students in this field, and related professionals (e.g. Architects, Building Inspectors, Mechanical Engineers, etc.). Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this program and its documentation, IES, Inc. does not accept responsibility for any mistake, error, or misrepresentation in, or as a result of, the usage of this program and its documentation. (Though we will make every effort to insure that problems that we can correct are dealt with promptly.) The results obtained from the use of this program should not be substituted for sound engineering judgment.

License and Copy Restrictions

By installing VisualFoundation on your computer, you become a registered user of the software. The VisualFoundation program is the copyrighted property of IES, Inc. and is provided for the exclusive use of each licensee. You may copy the program for backup purposes and you may install it on any computer allowed in the license agreement. Distributing the program to coworkers, friends, or duplicating if for other distribution violates the copyright laws of the United States. Future enhancements and technical support depend on your cooperation in this regard. Additional licenses and/or copies of VisualFoundation may be purchased directly from IES, Inc.

IES, Inc.

Integrated Engineering Software, Inc.
3740 Equestrian Ln Ste 1
Bozeman, MT 59718
Sales or Licensing: 406-586-8988, sales@iesweb.com
Technical Support: support@iesweb.com