Apr 7, 2005 #1 tgsjr Structural Joined Apr 7, 2005 Messages 1 Location US Need to know what is the parameter for sizing the weight of concret versus weight of rotating equipment for dynamic stability
Need to know what is the parameter for sizing the weight of concret versus weight of rotating equipment for dynamic stability
Apr 7, 2005 1 #2 JedClampett Structural Joined Aug 13, 2002 Messages 4,031 Location US If you don't want to do any vibration analysis, make the foundation either three times the weight of the machinery or ten times the weight of the rotating parts, whatever is more. Upvote 0 Downvote
If you don't want to do any vibration analysis, make the foundation either three times the weight of the machinery or ten times the weight of the rotating parts, whatever is more.
Apr 7, 2005 1 #3 SlideRuleEra Structural Joined Jun 2, 2003 Messages 5,527 Location US Good advice from JedClampett. Also suggest going to my website (see link below) and get the appropriate .pdf downloads under "Foundation Design". http://www.SlideRuleEra.net Upvote 0 Downvote
Good advice from JedClampett. Also suggest going to my website (see link below) and get the appropriate .pdf downloads under "Foundation Design". http://www.SlideRuleEra.net
Apr 11, 2005 #4 PAN Mechanical Joined Apr 25, 2001 Messages 549 Location SG tgsjr, Please check the related thread. pump and foundation thread407-12521 Upvote 0 Downvote