Chapter 5: Foundations

 Create walls for that can be used in foundations.

 Add bearing and retaining wall footings under the walls.
 Create column types to be used as piers and pilasters.
 Place isolated footings under the columns.
Modeling Walls
Specify the Type and Options

Wall Centerline

Core Centerline

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Modifying Walls
Properties, Controls, and Shape Handles for Walls
Drag wall end
Change wall’s orientation

Shape Handle

Type Selector Temporary

Dimensions

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Adding Wall Footings

Retaining Footing Bearing Footing

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Adding Wall Footings
Place at the base of existing walls

Create Footing Types

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Adding Wall Footings
Editing the Profile of a Wall

Wall profile in process Completed wall with footing

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Practices
Practice 5a: Model Walls and Wall Footings

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Creating Piers and Pilasters
Create a custom column size

Custom Column

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Practices
Practice 5b: Create Piers and Pilasters

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Adding Isolated Footings
Footings can be placed at grids and at columns

Isolated Footing

Custom Footing

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Practices
Practice 5c: Add Isolated Footings

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