Sign footing software

If you are inclined you will be able to spec out your own signs. TheDude New Member. I think a major part of why this type of software doesn't exist is consideration has to be made for soil types and inclement weather and other natural forces that will be exerted on the sign structure. A sign in an earthquake zone will have to be designed with different considerations then a sign subject to hurricane forces.

A footer in sandy soil may involve a different design then spongier silty soil. Lots of issues can arise from improper design. There is no one size fits all for any type of foundation structure. These types of liabilities are the reason for licensing.

Should that sign fall there is someone else' insurance and professional license between you and a judgement. Graphic Destruction New Member. Here's an excel macro provided by Murdoch Engineering. Simply fill in the yellow areas and it calculates for you.

Iirc, they have a brief tutorial on their website for it. Graphic Destruction said:. I'll see if I can find it. If not, I'm sure Murdoch would send you one.

You understand that if you put your name on that and file it with the city it becomes a part of public record, and you are responsible for anything that happens from the time the sign goes up until either you or the sign are no longer around.

But yes, that appears to be a very legitimate spreadsheet calculator. TheDude said:. I comprehend perfectly fine, thank you. I also read between the lines. When I click on the Excel file it changes it to a. I can open an excel file normally.

Also, when I clicked on the website it said it is under construction. Would really like to see this spreadsheet. Designs meeting passive safety standards are also possible. We take pride in delivering complete customer satisfaction. Get help with products, downloads, and more, direct from Transoft Solutions. We offer many excellent opportunities for you to take a more interactive approach in learning about our solutions.

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Promoting, selling, recruiting, coursework and thesis posting is forbidden. Students Click Here. Related Projects. I am designing a concrete footing for a 26'tall sign. The overturning moment is about The client wants to embedd the HSS tube steel directly burial into the concrete. I would have to design the footing to resist the overturning moment and the thickness to resist the wind base shear. The footing now is mainly designed for resisting the overturning moment and the vertical load is so small.

I would like to see if anyone can help me with designing a footing with high moment and the small vertical load. If you embed the pole or design a relatively deep thick footing, you will be able to use the passive resistance of the soil to help resist the overturning. If you choose to do so, don't forget that the active pressure will be acting on the opposite side. Either way, you'll either have a wide footing or a thick one, or a bit of both.