Chiller Structural Foundation
Chiller Structural Foundation
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Hi, everyone.
I'm looking into the requirements that I should make to the structural engineer for the installation of a magnetic chiller in a roof.
After looking into thread507-299291: Equipment pad/foundation question? I'm understanding that if he provides a 6'' maintenance slab and I specify that the equipment is provided with vibration isolators a floating isolation slab isn't required. That would save him a lot of headaches due to the reduced weight. Could someone guide me to a resource for specifying chiller foundation?
Regards.
EloyRD
I'm looking into the requirements that I should make to the structural engineer for the installation of a magnetic chiller in a roof.
After looking into thread507-299291: Equipment pad/foundation question? I'm understanding that if he provides a 6'' maintenance slab and I specify that the equipment is provided with vibration isolators a floating isolation slab isn't required. That would save him a lot of headaches due to the reduced weight. Could someone guide me to a resource for specifying chiller foundation?
Regards.
EloyRD





RE: Chiller Structural Foundation
The rest is up to the structural engineer. He is responsible to build the structure to survive the residual vibration from your equipment.
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Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
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RE: Chiller Structural Foundation
Thanks for the input.
I've been having a really difficult time getting information from my local dealers of Arctic, Smartd, and Daikin Chillers. They do not seem to be able to obtain a data sheet with vibration data from their headquarters, and my vibration isolation provider requires that information to propose a solution that leaves residual vibration that the structural engineer can evaluate against the post-tensioned slab roof.
This is becoming a pain in the ass. Had you had to deal with a similar issue?
@msquared48
Thanks. The structural engineer is having a hard time designing over a post-tensioned slab without a vibration check. Hope we get some information soon.
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