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FOUNDATION OF ROTATING MACHINE

Designing the founda on for a rota ng machine involves several steps to ensure stability, vibra on
control, and long-term performance. Basic methodology for designing such founda ons are as
follows:

1.Determine Loads and Opera ng Condi ons:

Iden fy the type and size of the rota ng machine, including its weight, dimensions, and rota onal
speed.

Determine the dynamic loads, including unbalanced forces, rota onal forces, and transient loads
during start-up and shutdown.

2.Soil Inves ga on

Conduct a thorough geotechnical inves ga on of the site to assess soil proper es such as bearing
capacity, s ffness, and poten al for se lement.

Determine the depth of the competent soil layer and any poten al presence of weak or expansive
soils that could affect founda on stability.

3. Founda on Type Selec on

Select an appropriate founda on type based on the machine characteris cs, soil condi ons, and
expected loads.

Common founda on types for rota ng machines include isolated founda ons, ra founda ons, and
pile founda ons.

4.Design Criteria:

Define design criteria for the founda on, including allowable se lement, maximum permissible
vibra on levels, and safety factors.

Consider relevant codes and standards such as ACI 351.1R, API RP 686, and ISO 10816 for vibra on
criteria.

5. Dynamic Analysis

Perform dynamic analysis to determine the natural frequencies, mode shapes, and dynamic
response of the founda on-soil system.

Consider the effects of resonance, machine opera ng frequencies, and poten al interference with
adjacent structures.
6. Founda on Design

Calculate the founda on dimensions, including depth, width, and reinforcement requirements
based on soil bearing capacity and load distribu on.

Ensure proper detailing of reinforcement to resist bending, shear, and torsional forces induced by the
rota ng machine.

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