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FMG Engineering CORD

MG Engineering’s CORD (Code Oriented Raft Design) is a specialized software tool for analyzing and designing residential footings on reactive clay soils, widely used in Australia since 1987. The latest release, CORD Version 9, integrates a modern Windows interface, tree‑effect analysis, and automatic load calculations, making it a trusted solution for geotechnical and structural engineers.

🔧 Core Features of CORD

Walsh Method Foundation
- Based on the Walsh Method of footing design (AS2870 Appendix F1).
- Proven soil–structure interaction analysis recognized in Australian Standards.
Reactive Clay Soil Analysis
- Models soil suction changes and climatic zone effects.
- Incorporates tree effects and tree removal analysis per AS2870‑2011.
Automatic Calculations
- Footing self‑weight.
- Loads from user‑defined wall and roof databases.
User Interface
- Windows‑compatible executable with intuitive GUI.
- Context‑sensitive help and easy printer integration.
- Export results to Excel for further modeling.