Mat Foundation - Output Tables
Once a mat foundation job has been successfully analyzed, a series of additional tabs will be added to the Output pane. Each tab includes a table of results for the analysis.
Disp Summary tab
Used to view node displacement summary table among all load cases.
Displays 12 rows where each row shows either maximum or minimum value for a particular degree of freedom. It also displays corresponding displacement values for other degrees of freedom on that row. The table first lists three translational degrees of freedom and then three rotational degrees of freedom. First row of each degree of freedom starts with maximum value. Please note, here minimum and maximum are algebraic signed values.
Reaction Summary tab
Used to review support reaction summary results. This option is available only if the mat is supported on soil.
Reaction summary table displays maximum and minimum reaction forces for all directions among all load cases. Each row displays either a maximum or minimum value of a particular DOF along with node and load case number. Clicking on any row will highlight corresponding node in the graphics.
Contact Area tab
Used to review slab and soil contact information. The table displays area in contact and area out of contact with the soil for each load case. This option is available only for Mat slab supported by soil.
Pile Reaction Summary tab
Used to review reaction forces on all piles present in current job. Piles are treated as spring support where all rotational degrees are released. So, the table displays three translational reactions for each pile.
Plate Stress Summary tab
These stresses are based on plate local coordinate system. During slab design program will automatically transform these local stresses to global axes system.