Foundation evaluation

Foundation evaluation in GeoLab is a structured comparison of options against site and load context. Implemented engines include systems such as driven piles, helical piles, ground screws, and ballasted / concrete foundations, along with related capacity, embedment, and scoring logic.

The set of systems that appear for a given project depends on the analysis configuration and available data. Do not assume every system is recommended on every site.

What is compared

Depending on the run, evaluation can consider:

• axial compression and uplift
• lateral demand
• embedment relative to frost and competent strata
• refusal / rock risk
• constructability and installation method
• corrosion and durability context
• relative cost implications as decision-support, not as a bid

Scoring and reports are intended to make those tradeoffs visible. They are not a ranked “winner” that removes engineering judgment.

Professional boundary

Infrenta provides decision-support tools and does not replace project-specific engineering review or sealed professional design where required.

Use GeoLab to ask better questions of the geotechnical report and the installer, not to skip either.

Related

• Helical piles vs driven piles vs ground screws
• Solar Layout Studio overview — foundation posts on tables and rows