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Storage Tank Foundation Analysis and Design Guide
PURPOSE
This practice establishes guidelines and recommended procedures for the design of Tank foundations using
AFES (Automatic Foundation Engineering System). AFES can design Tank foundations as either soil- or pile-
supported footings.
CONTENTS
This practice comprises the following:
Create or Open New Project

Setting Soil and Pile Parameters
Creating New Structure
Exporting Load Combination
Assign Foundation Grouping
Editing footing sizes and other parameters
Pier and Footing Reinforcement
Set Pile Layout for Pile Foundations
Import Load Combination for various foundation groups
Assigning Equipment Data
Performing Design and Analysis functions
Quantity BOM (Bill of Material) function
Construction Drawing
Export 3D Modeling Data (PDMS, PDS Frame Work Plus)
FOUNDATION TYPES
Types of foundations normally considered as are the following:
Gravel ring walls supporting the tank shell.
Concrete ring walls supporting the tank shell.
Concrete mat on grade supporting the entire tank.
Concrete mat on piles supporting the entire tank.
Concrete rib beams and mat foundation for cold storage tanks.
Concrete mat and heating coils for cold storage tanks.
Foundation type to be utilized depends on the design requirements, type of tank, tank dimensions, soil and site
conditions, environmental conditions, material availability, local codes, and Client requirements.
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Design data sample for equipment is shown below based from actual projects. This equipment is a Exchanger
supported by rectangular shape foundation.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Assumptions:
The center to center diameter of ring wall is equal to the nominal tank diameter. If not applicable, an alternate
foundation type shall be used.
Empty Load − Bottom Plate Weight

W=
π x Tank Diameter
Bottom Plate Weight = γ steel x Bottom Plate Thickness x Bottom Plate Area
2 xW
t.cal = t.min = 300 mm
q x H − 2 x h x (γ c − γ s )
γ s 1 x h1 + γ s 2 x h2
γs =
h1 + h2
Where:
q = unit weight of Tank fluid
γ c = unitweight of concrete
h1, h2 : Filling material height of ring wall
γ s 1, γ s 2 : unitweight of soil under Tank
W = weight of Tank shell plus the tributary weight of a cone perimeter of circumference
N = thickness of Tank shell plate
H = height of Tank
h = height of Ring wall
D = tan k diameter
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Create or Open New Project
The first step is to enter project specific items. These items include general data, client data and Job
data about a project. General data includes project No. Project Name, Client Name, Site Name, any
more. The client data includes your client manager name, e-mail, number of telephone and fax,
address. Job data includes assigned engineer, supervisor, duration of project, project rate that values
the program needs to use for the specific project.
The Project Number and Structure Name entered in Project Information will display as a menu header
Note: General Data should be input. This data needs to use for the specific project.
To open the existing project, or create a new project, Click on the “New/Open Project” from Top
toolbar menu
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Create New Project
From File menu, select New/Open Project.
A window dialogue will display as shown.
Select New Project option then click OK button.
A window dialogue will display as shown.
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Enter information then click OK button.
Or
Open Existing Project
From File menu, select New/Open Project.
A window will display as shown.
Select Open Existing Project.

Select a project then click OK button.
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Setting Soil and Pile Parameters
Setting of constants options include design information that AFES needs in order to design a
foundation. This includes a number of parameters such as design code, safety factor, bearing
capacity of soil, capacity of pile, material and unit weight, clear cover, allowable increase of soil,
allowable increase of pile, strength reduction factors, supports and anchor bolt options.
In case of New project, set all design parameters from the “Setting of Constant” form.
Set Bearing Capacity of Soil from the Setting of Constant command
Click Setting of Constant button.

Select Bearing Capacity of Soil tab.
Enter name in the Soil Bearing Capacity Name text box.

Enter Soil Bearing Capacity (Qa) value.
Click Save button.
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Set Capacity of Pile from the Setting of Constant button.
Select Capacity of Pile tab.
Enter name in the Pile Name text box.

Select Pile Type.
Select Pile Shape.
Enter values for Pile dimensions.
Enter values for Allowable Capacities.
Enter values for Elastic Modulus (Ep) and Pile Area.
Click Save button.
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Creating New Structure
Every input and output data can be saved in AFES Data Base according to projects, which
provide work efficiency in control over project information. An engineer is able to create a file
for a new project, reuse data from projects conducted previously, or eliminate old and useless
data for the user’s own sake.
Choose Create New Structure button.

“Add: New Structure Name” dialog window will appear. Input structure name, and then click on
the “New” button.
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Exporting Load Combination
This function enables us to export load combination data that was saved in text file in AFES program.
After exporting the file, it will be available for import in this program.
Export Load Combination before assigning group otherwise they will be deleted.
Click Load Case/Combination button.

Click Load Combination button.
A warning message will appear as shown.
Click OK button.
The Load Combination form will appear as shown.
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Click Export button.
Choose directory to save file, assign file name then click Save button.
Assign Foundation Grouping.
The Assign Foundation Grouping command is used for assigning group for models with multi-
foundations. This is very important because it eliminates repetitions of commands. Foundations with
the same load combinations are recommended to join in one group.
The available foundation types are as follows;
The foundation modules in red box shown in above figure are normally used for Storage Tanks. At
the end of this step, we will create the structure as shown below.
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Click Geometric Data button.

Create 3 nodes by clicking Add button 3 times.
Enter coordinates as shown in figure above.
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Click Assign Foundation Grouping button.
Assign group for node 1.
Click New button.

Assign name from the Group name text box.
Select Tank_1 from the Group type.
Select Pile fdn. option.
Select Same size.
Select node 1 from the Using node list form.
Click arrow pointing to the right.
Click Save button.
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Click New button.
Select Block Foundation.
Select Non Pile fdn. option.
Select Different size.
Click Save button.
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Click New button.
Select Non Pile fdn. option.
Select Different Size.
Click Save button.
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The preliminary structure configuration is shown below.
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Editing footing size and other parameters
The Feature Data (Dimension) command is used to define the dimensions and other parameters
necessary for the foundation and piers.
Plan footing dimensions should be in even 2 inch (50 mm) increments. The footing thickness shall be
12 inches (300 mm) minimum and thickened in 4 inch(=100 mm) increments. Size for both footings
should normally be the same.
The footing thickness adequate for embedment of pier or column reinforcement should be checked in
accordance with Building Code. If top tension exists, the footing thickness shall be checked in
accordance with Building Code.
For thin footings with a large concentrated pier moment, the possibility of the moment increasing the
punching shear should be considered similar to the way it would be for slabs (refer to Building Code).
Engineering judgment should be used in deciding when this might be applicable.
Edit footing size of group TANK1.

Select TANK1 from the Group selection in top menu.
Click Feature Data/Dimension button.

Choose SUPT-01 in the Soil Name selection.
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<Footing tab>
<Pier tab>
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Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.
Click Save button.
Edit footing size of group TANK1RING.
Select TANK1RING from the Group selection in top menu.

<Footing tab>
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<Pier tab>
Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.
Click Save button.
Edit footing size of group TANK1BLOCK.
Select TANK1BLOCK from the Group selection in top menu.

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<Footing tab>
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<Pier tab>
Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier. Note that only Grout
Thickness is activated.
Click Save button.
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Pier and Footing Reinforcement
The Reinforcement Data command is used to assign bar sizes and spacing for piers and footings.
Reinforcement bar sizes depend on the design code designated in the Setting of Constant command.
Set of bar array options are available in the Footing option. The arrangement of footing bars are
parallel to the X and Y axis except for Tank1 and Tank2 Ring type modules which are in radial and
longitudinal directions.
Below are based from our company standards.
Minimum Pier Reinforcement

Piers should be designed as cantilever beams with two layers of reinforcement. When the required
reinforcing approaches ρmax, investigate the pier as a column. Size and reinforcement for each pier
should normally be the same. Dowel splices are not required if the vertical pier reinforcing projection
is less than 6 feet in height, or the rebar size in feet above the top of the footing. For cases that exceed
this limit, use dowels with minimum projections required for tension splices in accordance with
Building Code. Minimum reinforcing for piers is #5 at 12 inches on each face with #4 ties at 12
inches. Place double ties at top of piers to protect anchor bolts. All ties should encircle the vertical
reinforcement. Pier ties are not normally detailed as column ties. If longitudinal reinforcing is not
required to resist vertical loads, as is normally the case, through ties are not required.
Size and reinforcement for both columns should normally be the same. Use dowels to transfer the
column loads to the footings. Minimum dowel projection should be that required for a tension splice
in accordance with Building Code.
Minimum Footing Reinforcement

The minimum amount of bottom reinforcing is #5 at 12 inches c/c. If top reinforcing is required,
minimum reinforcing is #4 at 12 inches c/c.
From the main tool bar, click the “Reinforcement data” button. Reinforcement data form will
appear as shown in below figure.
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Tank1 Foundation with Ring Wall Pier
Set Array Type

Select from the array types of footing reinforcement layout. Different forms for single and double
layer arrangement are presented.
Set Footing reinforcement arrangement.
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Select Save then Close button.
Select Pier tab.
Enter the values of footing re-bar as shown.
Tank1 Block Foundation
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Set Pier reinforcement arrangement using the Pier tab.

Tank1 Ring Foundation with Ring Wall Pier
Set Array Type
Select from the array types of footing reinforcement layout. Different forms for single and double
layer arrangement are presented.
Set Footing reinforcement arrangement.
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Select Pier tab.
Enter the values of footing re-bar as shown.
Fore further discussions, refer to Help documents.
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Set Pile Layout for Pile Foundations
The Pile Data command is used to layout and assign piles in the foundation. Regular pile
arrangements are available for circular or rectangular arrays.
This function is activated only when the selected type is Pile fdn. in the Assign Foundation Grouping
command. Define pile features first before proceeding to this function in the Setting of Constant
command.
Set Pile Arrangement for foundation group TANK1 (Circular Array)
Select TANK1 from the Group selection in top menu.
Click Pile Data command.

Select Array Wizard tab.
Select Origin Point.
Select PHC-12 from the Pile Name selection.
Set Circular option.
Enter Star Angle, No. and Pile Circle Dia. (PCD).
Click Regenerate button.
Click OK button.
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Repeat above steps in creating new circular pile array arrangement then click “Add Draw” to include to defined
pile arrangement.
Import Load Combination for various foundation groups.
The Load Case/Combination command is used to define, add, edit or delete load cases and
combinations.
Assigned load cases can be combined with factors in accordance with a few design methods and
specifications. Mainly applied load combinations are Allowable Strength Load Combination and
Ultimate Load Combination. Combinations by Allowable Strength Design are normally applied with
1.0 factored value.
The purpose of the combinations is to take into account soil bearing capacity, sliding, overturning,
uplift check, and pile capacity check for a pile supported foundation.
Combinations referring to Ultimate Strength Design are used for footing reinforcement, pier design,
one way shear check, and taking different factors for various cases.
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Below are load cases and load combinations usually used for Horizontal Vessel and Exchanger
footing based from Building code. Load cases definitions are also discussed for further information.
These are also based from our actual projects.
DESIGN LOADS
The following design loads shall be considered for design of the foundations.
Erection Weight (De1)

The erection weight is defined as the fabricated weight of the vessel, including internals and
attachments that are installed integrally with the vessel. This information is taken from the vessel
drawings. Verify that all items which are to be erected with the vessel are included in the erection
weight.
Empty Weight (De2)
The empty weight is defined as the in-place weight of the completed exchanger/vessel (De1) plus the
weight of internals, piping, insulation, and ladders and platforms, but excluding the weights of fluids or
products which will be placed in the exchanger/vessel during operation. This information is taken from
the vessel/exchanger drawings/data sheets and planning study drawings.
Operating Weight (Do)

The operating weight (also called "wet weight") is defined as the empty weight of the exchanger/vessel
(De2) plus the weight of operating fluids or products. Verification of the operating conditions may be
required from the Process Engineering Discipline. This information is taken from the vessel/exchanger
drawings/data sheets.
Test Weight (Dt)

The test weight is defined as the empty weight of the exchanger/vessel (De2) plus the weight of test fluid
(usually water) and any attached piping and equipment required for the hydrostatic test. This
information is taken from the vessel/exchanger drawings/data sheets. Note that this load condition is
considered only when the exchanger/vessel is to be field-hydrotested. Verify with the Mechanical
Discipline for this condition.
Wind Loads (W)

Transverse and longitudinal wind loads shall be determined in accordance with Design Guide 3DG-C01-
00001 unless project criteria dictates otherwise. No allowance shall be made for shielding of wind loads
by nearby equipment. The calculated design moments and shears due to wind load should be compared
to those shown on the exchanger/vessel drawings. In case of major discrepancies between calculated
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wind loads and the loads shown on the equipment drawings, coordinate with the Mechanical Discipline
for resolution.
Seismic Loads (E)

Seismic loads shall be determined in accordance with procedures presented in Company Design Guide
unless project criteria dictates otherwise. The longitudinal seismic force shall be resisted by the fixed end
pier only unless the piers are tied together by tie beams below the base plates. Transverse seismic forces
shall be resisted by both piers using saddle or base plate reactions as the basis for computing base shear.
The horizontal seismic loads shall be applied 100% in one direction and 30% in the orthogonal direction,
i.e., E = ±(1.0 EH1 ± 0.3 EH2) and E = ±(0.3 EH1 ± 1.0 EH2).
LOAD COMBINATIONS
Concrete Foundation Design

The following factored load combinations should be used for design of the foundations
(a) 1.4 (Do + T + Dp)
(b) 0.75 [1.4 De2 (or 1.4 De1)] ± 1.6 W
(c) 1.2 De2 ± 1.0 E
(d) 0.75 (1.4 Do + 1.4 T + 1.4 Dp) ± 1.6 W
(e) 1.2 (Do + T + Dp) ± 1.0 E
(f) 1.4 De2 + 1.7 Lb (for exchanger foundations only)
(g) 1.2 Dt
The load factors shown above are based on ACI 318, except for load combinations (c) and (e), which are
based on the slightly more conservative requirements of IBC 2000. Also, in load combination (g), the
factor of 1.2 is used (instead of 1.4) due to the transient nature of hydrotesting conditions. The load
combinations 0.9D ± (1.6W or 1.0E), as listed in ACI 318, do not need to be considered since they are
covered by load combinations (b) and (c).
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Wind load is calculated in accordance with ASCE 7-98 (including the directionality factor) and seismic
load is calculated in accordance with IBC 2000 (based on strength-level methods, rather than service-
level). If wind load is calculated using another code which does not include the wind directionality
factor, the load factors for wind in the various load combinations should be reduced appropriately.
Similarly, for service-level seismic loads based on another code, the seismic load factors should be
increased as appropriate. (See Section R9.2 of ACI 318 for guidance.)
The weight of the foundation and of the soil on top of the foundation shall be included as dead load in all
of these load combinations.
You can actually create new load combinations through the Load Combination button but in this
example, we will use Import command.
Click Load Combination button.
The Load Combination form will display as shown.
Click Import button.

Access the load combination file then click Open button.
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A warning message will appear as shown.
Select appropriate button as explained in the warning message form.

Click Save button.
Repeat same procedure for the other foundation groups.
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Assigning Equipment Data
Equipment data is essential for Storage Tank Foundations. Empty load is used to determine required
ring wall thickness to be compared to the minimum allowed. Nevertheless, the input load values for
the Empty, Operation and testing weights may need to be entered again in the load case tables as they
have no direct links. Tank dimensions and soil parameters including of the backfill materials are also
necessary.
Figure 1: Sample equipment input data for a certain equipment type normally used for Storage Tanks.
Figure 2: Tank foundation modules showing equipments.

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Performing Design and Analysis functions
AFES executes Foundation Analysis and Design according to design standards widely accepted. It is
assumed that all external forces are loaded at the center of the piers and the connection between the
pier and the footing is considered to be rigid enough to carry those forces. Strength, stability and
sectional design of components of footing, pier, corbels and tie girders are properly examined.
The design codes of AFES support ACI318-99, 02, BS 8110, Korean, AIJ-WSD99, CP-65 and IS456
(2000).
Click on the Foundation Analysis/Design button to be able to start analysis and design.
Select Analysis button.
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For through discussion on setting other functions such as General, Temperature and
Shrinkage/Stability, Tank Design, Detail Report Option and Contents, you may refer to help menu.
Click Analysis button.

Click Report button to view calculation report.
The calculation report will display as shown below.
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Quantity BOM (Bill of Materials) function
BOM functions are used for estimate of earthworks including other related items such as excavation,
backfill, disposal, concrete, lean concrete, crushed stone, grout, formworks, protection materials,
anchor bolts and steel reinforcements.
Options for BOM take off for active structure and all structures in a project is supported.
For Active Foundation structure
From Design menu, select Quantity (BOM) then Take off BOM 3D.
Set parameters from the Afes – Bill of Material form.
Click OK button.
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The Bill of Material form will display as shown below.
From Design menu, select Quantity (BOM) then Take off BOM 3D (All Structure).
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Set parameters from the Afes – Bill of Material form.
Click OK button.
Check structures to include BOM Take off calculation from the form below.
Click OK button.
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The Bill of Material form will display as shown below.
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Construction Drawing
AFES is a completely integrated software package for automatically producing drawings of

reinforcing details for foundations that have been analyzed and designed using AFES. AFES
interfaces with AutoCAD and MicroStation to create a construction drawing with bar-schedule.
The Export DXF File command is used to export the drawing files made from AFES to other
programs such as AutoCAD and MicroStation. Standard drawings are already set up for various
design codes.
The program will create the DWG or DXF file format and display a construction drawing through a
viewer.
The drawing report consists of the Standards, Layout and Drawing detail including plan and sections
of foundation with reinforcement schedules. You can set from this command the drawing preferences
to be utilized before exporting to AutoCAD.
Click Export DXF File button.

A form will display as shown below.
Set options from this form.

Click OK button.
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Drawing details will display as below.
<Foundation Layout Plan>
<Tank1>
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<Tank1Block>
<Tank1 Ring>
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Export 3D Modeling Data (PDMS, PDS Frame Work Plus)
Today, plant design works involve many design parts, modeling objects from each part allows other
parts to assess those object on their work process helping streamlining the work process through
project completion. A 3D foundation model of the objects designed by various design parts
effectively communicates the geometric design data. Therefore automating the work process from
design to 3D modeling forms an integral component of reducing overall project cost. With our design
to modeling interface from AFES to Frameworks Plus, you will experience significant productivity.
Export to PDS
Click Export PDS Data button.

A dialogue form will display as shown.
Set Output unit and coordinate mapping options.

Check Send Model Data to PDS option then click OK button.
Export to PDMS
Click Export PDMS Data button.

A dialogue form will display as shown.
Set various parameters accordingly and click OK button.

For further discussions, you may refer to Help PDF manuals.
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Create or Open New Project

Empty Load − Bottom Plate Weight

Create or Open New Project

Create New Project

From File menu, select New/Open Project.

A window dialogue will display as shown.

Select New Project option then click OK button.

A window dialogue will display as shown.

Enter information then click OK button.

Open Existing Project

From File menu, select New/Open Project.

A window will display as shown.

Select Open Existing Project.

Setting Soil and Pile Parameters

Set Bearing Capacity of Soil from the Setting of Constant command

Click Setting of Constant button.

Enter name in the Soil Bearing Capacity Name text box.

Set Capacity of Pile from the Setting of Constant button.

Select Capacity of Pile tab.

Enter name in the Pile Name text box.

Creating New Structure

Choose Create New Structure button.

Exporting Load Combination

Click Load Case/Combination button.

A warning message will appear as shown.

The Load Combination form will appear as shown.

Assign Foundation Grouping.

The available foundation types are as follows;

Click Geometric Data button.

Assign group for node 1.

Click New button.

Assign group for node 2.

Assign group for node 3.

The preliminary structure configuration is shown below.

Editing footing size and other parameters

Edit footing size of group TANK1.

Click Feature Data/Dimension button.

Edit footing size of group TANK1RING.

Select TANK1RING from the Group selection in top menu.

Click Feature Data/Dimension button.

Edit footing size of group TANK1BLOCK.

Select TANK1BLOCK from the Group selection in top menu.

Click Feature Data/Dimension button.

Pier and Footing Reinforcement

Below are based from our company standards.

Minimum Pier Reinforcement

Minimum Footing Reinforcement

Set Array Type

Set Footing reinforcement arrangement.

Enter the values of footing re-bar as shown.

Select Save then Close button.

Tank1 Block Foundation

Set Pier reinforcement arrangement using the Pier tab.

Tank1 Ring Foundation with Ring Wall Pier

Set Array Type

Set Footing reinforcement arrangement.

Select Save then Close button.

Enter the values of footing re-bar as shown.

Select Save then Close button.

Fore further discussions, refer to Help documents.

Set Pile Layout for Pile Foundations

Set Pile Arrangement for foundation group TANK1 (Circular Array)