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Home > Forums > Geotechnical Engineers > Activities > Foundation engineering Forum

Foundation for 33 Ton (Actual Weight) Hydraulic Press

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projectegr1000 (Industrial)

17 Sep 12 10:20

thread256-100776: FOUNDATION DESIGN FOR A HYDRAULIC PRESS
Hello,
I am installing a new hydraulic 220 Ton press weighing 33 TONS, and trying to define the foundation requirements.

By comparison, have a 26 TON press in operation for the last 20 years that has NO CONCRETE pit under the floor,
and is supported by only by isolation pads under the press feet. There has been no floor damage from this press,
or other problems.

The manufacturer is recommendig a 7 FOOT Deep concrete pad under the floor.

Can anyone suggest a validated approach to determining the foundation requirment, or
professional resources to accomplish this?

Much appreciated. This community has been very helpful.
Thanks.

GeoPaveTraffic (Geotechnical)

17 Sep 12 15:53

You need to hire a geotechnical engineer to evaluate the conditions in the area where the press will be installed and make a recommendation.

Mike Lambert

boo1 (Mechanical)

3 Oct 12 14:16

Slideruleera had an old foundation article that may be of interest:
http://www.slideruleera.net/MachineryFoundations.p...

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