# PAD Footing

> Structural design tool for analyzing single-column footings under vertical and bending loads. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles Roberts.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pad-footing/id6593660696 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles Roberts](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760236245)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pad-footing/id6593660696/reviews.md

## What is PAD Footing?

PAD Footing is a structural design tool used to analyze simple, single-column footings to resist vertical loads in the Y-direction and bending moments in the X & Z directions.  PAD-98 was originally written in 1998 and subsequently included in the Foot2000 program release which is still in publication today.

## Key features

- Analyzes single-column footings
- Resists vertical loads (Y-direction)
- Handles bending moments (X & Z directions)
- Based on established engineering software
- Structural analysis calculations


## Frequently asked questions about PAD Footing

### What kind of loads does PAD Footing analyze?

PAD Footing analyzes vertical loads in the Y-direction and bending moments in the X and Z directions for simple, single-column footings.

### Is PAD Footing suitable for complex footing designs?

PAD Footing is designed for simple, single-column footings. It may not be suitable for more complex or multi-column foundation systems.

### What is the history behind PAD Footing?

PAD Footing is based on the PAD-98 program, originally written in 1998, and was later included in the Foot2000 program release, which is still in publication.

### What devices does PAD Footing support?

PAD Footing is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is PAD Footing updated?

The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on September 2, 2024. Updates are provided by the developer, Charles Roberts.

### What is the price of PAD Footing?

PAD Footing is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### What is the age rating for PAD Footing?

PAD Footing has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does PAD Footing have ads?

No, PAD Footing does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2024-09-02

Adjusted pop-up number pad to leave text space blank to speed up text input, (a user request).  Fixed bug in display update for the column bearing stresses.  Fixed bug causing steel calculations to occasionally err.

### 1.0.1 — 2024-08-06

Added column bearing check.

### 1.0 — 2024-08-02

No release notes.

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All apps by Charles Roberts: https://appshunter.io/developer/1760236245

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