concrete pressure
concrete pressure
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I am installing a machine with the weight of 12,500 kg. The concrete floor is 6inchs thick and rate for 3,500lbs per square inch. What is the formula to figure if the concrete is able to handle this weight?





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I urge you...Do not just base the loading on the compressive strength of the concrete alone.
Cheers,
CanuckMiner
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Shock and vibrations can be important too so you may need to know the dynamic loads generated by its operation. For example, a machine tool (lathe, milling machine, etc.) are smooth running machines that are sensitive to disturbances coming in. On the other hand, a punch press or shear can cause shock loads that not only put significant loads on their own foundations, but can travel out to other machines to cause more problems.
So the answer is that it just depends. However, you should in my opinion have a Civil or Structural engineer look at your problem and visit the site.
Regards,
-Mike
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I do however agree with you that I probably shouldn't have been given a star for that post since what I said was so basic.
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I re-read my original post and must apologize for my rudeness. My concern was that qbubba was going to use the information you presented and not consider the other factors involved.
I should have written my post more directly, instead of taking "shots" at others.
Again, my apologies.
Cheers,
CanuckMiner
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Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada