Design of Base Plates for Circular Columns
Design of Base Plates for Circular Columns
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Does anyone know of any literature on the design of base plates for circular columns? We are particularly interested in the calculation of the thickness required for these plates when the width and length is known.






RE: Design of Base Plates for Circular Columns
DaveAtkins
RE: Design of Base Plates for Circular Columns
If your column is required to transfer moment to the base plate, whether square, rectangular or circular, one must determine the yield line based on the geometry of the anchor bolts in relation to the column. If the plate thickness gets excessive, utilize stiffners welded to both the base plate and column to shift the yield line. Shifting this line reduces the eccentricity thus minimizing the thickness of the base plate.
If your column is required to transfer axial loads only, the design will be similar to circular flanges in tension.
Regards
VOD
RE: Design of Base Plates for Circular Columns
RE: Design of Base Plates for Circular Columns
Pressure Vessel Design Manual - Moss
Pressure Vessel Handbook - Bednar
Process Equipment Design - Brownell and Young (I think it may be out of print).
I offer a spreadsheet on my website (www.mecaconsulting.com) which designs circular baseplates per the last reference.
Regards,
Chris
chris@mecaconsulting.com