drilled footing caissons
 

drilled footing / caissons
are there any computer programs for drilled footing/caissons? if so, what are the names of the software.
go to this link:
"use at your own risk. you must be familiar with the theory and practical aspects."
no joke- if you are drilling piles/piers or caissons, that implies you are putting some structure of value on some piece of property. foundations are the only part of the building that is nearly impossible to fix if you screw up.
for straight vertical column loads, the design of drilled piers isn't rocket science. in fact, i've done quite a few over the years and never felt a need for even a spreadsheet to do them.
for lateral type conditions (like what lutfi responds to) i would suggest that there aren't enough programs out there.