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Topic 2 Machine Foundation

The document discusses machine foundations, which are structural supports designed to distribute the weight of machines and absorb vibrations. It outlines various foundation types, design calculations, and important considerations for construction, such as dimensions, materials, and safety factors. Additionally, it includes sample problems to illustrate the application of the concepts presented.

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Topic 2 Machine Foundation

The document discusses machine foundations, which are structural supports designed to distribute the weight of machines and absorb vibrations. It outlines various foundation types, design calculations, and important considerations for construction, such as dimensions, materials, and safety factors. Additionally, it includes sample problems to illustrate the application of the concepts presented.

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MACHINE FOUNDATION

ENGR. RHENDIL G. CATULPOS


MACHINE
FOUNDATION
- Is the supporting part of the
structure. It is a transmission or a
structural whose design depends
on the characteristics of both the
structure, soil and the rock
beneath
FUNCTIONS
1. To support the weight of the machine, and to distribute the weight
of the machine to it own over a safe sub-soil area.

2. To absorb the vibrations produced by the machine.

3. To maintain the alignment of the machine.


MACHINE FOUNDATION CAN BE DONE
• Monolithic Foundation – concrete foundation which is formed by
pouring the entire concrete mixture continuously at one time and
allowing the structure to harden as a whole unit.

• Grouting – is the process of filling a small clearance between a


machine and foundation, after the machine is aligned and leveled, by
using a special hardening mixture.
TYPICAL LAYOUT OF THE MACHINE FOUNDATION
Design of a Machine Foundation
1. Length of the Foundation; L
𝐿 = 𝐿𝑏 + 2𝑐

2. Upper Width of the Foundation, a;


𝑎 = 𝑤 + 2𝑐

3. Weight of the Foundation, 𝑊𝑓


𝑊𝑓 = 3 𝑡𝑜 5 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑊𝑒 = 4𝑊𝑒
𝑊𝑓 = 𝑒 ∙ 𝑊𝑒 ∙ 𝑛
VALUES OF THE EMPERICAL COEFFICIENT 𝒆 IN
THE FOUNDATION FORMULAS
WEIGHT OF THE MACHINE FOUNDATION
Volume of Machine Foundation, 𝑽𝒇
Volume of the Machine Foundation if the density is
given, 𝑽𝒇

𝑊𝑓
𝑉𝑓 =
𝜌𝑐
DATA ON CONCRETE MIXES TO YIELD 1 CUBIC
METER CONCRETE
DESIGN OF MACHINE FOUNDATION
Lower Width of the foundation, 𝑏; Note:
𝑆𝑏 𝑊𝑚 +𝑊𝑓 1. If b<a, then; let b=a, which means
=
𝑁 𝑏𝐿 that the foundation is a
rectangular cross section
Depth of Machine Foundation, ℎ; 2. The safe soil bearing capacity is
𝑉𝑓 =
𝑎+𝑏
ℎ𝐿 computed using a factor of safety
2 of 5.
Weight of Steel Bar Reinforcements; 3. The density of steel used as
1
𝑊𝑠𝑏 = % 𝑡𝑜 1% 𝑊𝑓 reinforcement is 𝟎. 𝟐𝟖𝟒𝒍𝒃/𝒊𝒏𝟑
2
THINGS TO REMEMBER………………………..
1. Knowing the bedplate 3. Foundations should be isolated
dimensions of the machine, from floor slabs or building
determine the dimensions of footings at least 25 mm around its
the foundation 𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳 . perimeter to eliminate the
Allow a clearance of 1ft or transmission of the vibration.
10% of the length of the
bedplate.
2. Anchor bolts should be 4. The machine should not be
imbedded in the concrete at placed on the foundation until 7
least 30 times the bolt days have elapsed or operated
diameter. until another 7 days have passed.
THINGS TO REMEMBER………………………..
5. Concrete foundations should 8. No foundation bolts shall be
have steel bar reinforcements less than 12 mm diameter.
placed both vertically and
horizontally, to avoid thermal 9. Machine should be leveled by
cracking. driving wedges between the
6. Foundation bolts specified size machine’s base and concrete
should be used and surrounded by foundation and with the aid of a
a pipe sleeve with an inside spirit level.
diameter of at least 3 times the
diameter of the anchor bolt. 10. For foundation cracks, the
7. Foundation bolts length should maximum pressure on the soil is
be at least 18 times the diameter equal to the pressure due to the
of the anchor bolt. weight and wind movement
SAMPLE PROBLEM
1. The bedplate dimension Solution: Solution:
of a rectangular foundation Step 1:
cross-section is 2m by 12m. Step 3:
𝑉𝑓 = 𝐿 ∙ 𝑏 ∙ ℎ
The height of the foundation
and the uniform clearance = (12 + 2 0.5 ∙ (2 + 𝑊𝑠𝑏 = 0.75%𝑊𝑓
on each side are 1m and 2 0.5 ) ∙ (1) 𝑊𝑠𝑏 = 0.0075 93834
0.50 m respectively. Find the 𝑉𝑓 = 39𝑚3 𝑊𝑠𝑏 = 703.755 𝑘𝑔
weight of the steel bars if
the weight of the steel bar
reinforcements needed is Step 2:
0.75% of the foundation 𝑊𝑓 = 𝜌𝑐 ∙ 𝑉𝑓
weight. Use density of 𝑊𝑓 = 2406 39
concrete 2 406kg/m^3. 𝑊𝑓 = 93 834 𝑘𝑔
SAMPLE PROBLEM
2. A machine foundation has a Solution:
base dimension of 3m by 6m and
has a weight equal to 4 times the 𝑆𝑏 𝑊𝑚 + 𝑊𝑓
weight of the engine. Find the =
𝑁 𝑏𝐿
maximum weight of the engine to
be mounted if the safe bearing 𝑊𝑚 + 4𝑊𝑚
pressure of soil is 150 KPA. 150 𝐾𝑃𝐴 =
3∙6

5𝑊𝑚
150 = 𝑥0.00981
18

𝑊𝑚 = 55 045.08𝑘𝑔

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