large pump on steel skid
large pump on steel skid
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A 500HP pump to be supported on a modular steel skid. The skid serves as a platform 2ft above grade and support of other equipment. The skid will be supported on steel piles. In the whole project, piles and skids are used as foundations, no concrete at all.
I wonder if anybody has similar design experiece. We have analysis software and experiece for dynamic analysis and foundation design for vibrating machines. But this seems very unique, I don't know what the proper way is to get mass of foundation and damping (skid is not in touch with grade).
Thanks for any advise,
I wonder if anybody has similar design experiece. We have analysis software and experiece for dynamic analysis and foundation design for vibrating machines. But this seems very unique, I don't know what the proper way is to get mass of foundation and damping (skid is not in touch with grade).
Thanks for any advise,






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However, IMHO, do not just attach the skid directly to the piling. Design a pile-supported structural platform and mount the skid on it. If you make conservative loading assumptions and use more than the minimum sized structural members (along with adequate connection details) you should be ok. Routine pump maintenance is important to keep vibration at reasonable levels.
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