
Design foundations under vibrating machines through dynamic analysis, calculating natural frequency and static and dynamic checks for centrifugal and reciprocating systems.
Learn to design foundations under vibrating machines, covering centrifugal and reciprocating types, essential data from manufacturers, and static plus dynamic checks with time-history analysis.
Explore dynamic analysis of vibrating machines by deriving the equation of motion for a single degree of freedom to obtain the natural frequency, damping, and resonance insights.
Design a steel deck to safely support vibrating machinery by evaluating static and dynamic responses, natural frequency, deflection, and stresses per vendor data and codes.
Design foundations under vibrating machines by balancing machine weight and center of gravity with soil bearing capacity, using surface and borehole tests to guide foundation choice.
Describe design guidelines for foundations under vibrating machines by defining vibration modes, six degrees of freedom motions (translations and rotations), natural frequencies, and soil-structure considerations.
Calculate dynamic foundation design for a centrifugal machine by performing dynamic analysis, computing eccentricity and centrifugal force, and assessing static and dynamic loading capacity to ensure safe vibration performance.
Design foundations for heavy vibrating machines using a five-step roadmap: soil analysis, foundation type, design guidelines, oscillation modes, and dynamic analysis, illustrated by a centrifugal compressor case study.
Learn to design a foundation for a reciprocating machine using dynamic analysis, accounting for vertical and horizontal primary and secondary forces, moments, CG alignment, and soil conditions.
Investigate structural natural frequency in foundations under vibrating machines, focusing on how to design resilient supports for equipment operation.
Design foundations under vibrating machines using time-history analysis, Excel sheets, and software to model springs, loads, and dynamic responses from manufacturer data.
In most oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power generation, and heavy industrial projects, vibrating machines such as pumps, compressors, and generator packages are commonly used.
The main objective of this course is to teach you how to design concrete foundations and steel decks that support these vibrating machines. Key topics include:
Dynamic analysis principles and practical considerations
How to define the scope of the geotechnical investigation report specifically for vibrating equipment
Required soil tests and critical soil parameters for foundation design
What data you need from the machine manufacturer or mechanical engineer to begin your foundation design
We will also present a technical guideline for selecting the dimensions of foundations to ensure a safe and reliable design.
The course will cover:
Types of vibrating machines, including the difference between the driver and driven machines
Common practical machine types in the market
How to design foundations for different machine types (e.g., centrifugal and reciprocating) using preliminary design methods
Construction requirement for these types of foundation
Real-world design examples, including:
A reciprocating power turbine compressor
A reciprocating pump
A gas turbine generator installed over a steel deck
This course provides both theoretical background and hands-on practice through realistic examples to prepare you for real project applications.