| Tool | When to use | |------|--------------| | XLS | Quick parametric study, small cranes (<100 tm) | | FEM (Plaxis, RS2) | Soft soil, large moments, settlement-sensitive sites | | Manufacturer software (Liebherr, Potain) | Mandatory for their cranes – includes dynamic factors | | Hilti / Fischer anchor software | Anchor bolt verification (do not rely on XLS for this) |
A professional-grade Tower Crane Foundation XLS includes the following automated sections: Tower Crane Foundation Design Xls
Oversizing a foundation by 30% "just to be safe" adds thousands in concrete and excavation costs. An XLS finds the minimum safe volume. | Tool | When to use | |------|--------------|