Overview

The Shallow Foundation tool by Rischio is a software developed to assess the stability and bearing capacity of shallow foundations, such as isolated or strip footings, resting on different soil types. The program uses well-established geotechnical engineering methods to calculate:

• Ultimate and allowable bearing capacity
• Immediate elastic settlement
• Associated safety factors

If you’re a new user, we recommend visiting the Tutorials and Verifications section and following the first tutorial. It will help you get familiar with the basic functions of the software and understand the general workflow.

In this section, you’ll find detailed information about the software’s features, from creating models to explanations of each functionalty and parameters. You’ll learn how to input data, configure analyses, and navigate the interface.

The tutorials provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the various features of the software. They include practical examples, specific cases, and verifications from reliable sources so you can apply what you’ve learned and better understand the processes and results.

We recommend going through the tutorials in order to make the most of the tool’s capabilities.

This section presents the theoretical basis behind the methods and algorithms used by the software. It explains the conceptual framework guiding the analyses, making it easier to understand the fundamental principles behind the program.

Understanding this theory is essential for the correct input of models and interpreting the results.