"PUMPFDN" --- PUMP FOUNDATIONS SUPPORTED ON SOIL

Program Description:

"PUMPFDN" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analyzing "block-type" foundations
for both small and large pump packages. Specifically, for small pump packages less than 5,000 lbs. in total
weight, the foundation is analyzed in a simplistic manner involving only the mass ratio and the vertical mode
natural frequency. For large pump packages equal to or greater than 5,000 lbs. in total weight, a simplified
dynamic machine foundation damped vibration analysis is performed for the vertical, horizontal, and rocking
modes for the purpose of evaluating foundation performance as related to peak-to-peak vibration amplitudes
and peak vibration velocities. The soil bearing pressure is also checked, for both static and dynamic conditions.

This program is a workbook consisting of three (3) worksheets, described as follows:

Worksheet Name Description

Doc This documentation sheet
Small Pump Simple Analysis for Foundations for Small Pumps
Large Pump Simplified Dynamic Machine Foundation Analysis for Large Pumps

Program Assumptions and Limitations:

1. This program is based on the following references:

a. "Design of Structures and Foundations for Vibrating Machines"
by Suresh C. Arya, Michael W. O'Neill, and George Pincus - Gulf Publishing Company (5/1979)
b. "Foundation Design for Vibrating Machines"
by Suresh C. Arya, Roland P.Drewyer, and George Pincus - Hydrocarbon Processing (11/1975)
c. "Foundation Design for Reciprocating Compressors"
by Suresh C. Arya, Roland P.Drewyer, and George Pincus - Hydrocarbon Processing (5/1977)
d. "Pump Foundation" - Structural Engineering Guideline 000.215.1227
by Fluor Enterprises (August 12, 2009)
e. "Vibrating Machinery Foundations on Soil (Using Frequency Independent Criteria)"
Structural Engineering Guideline 000.215.1233 - by Fluor Enterprises (April 13, 2009)
f. "The Grouting Handbook - A Step-by-Step Guide to Heavy Equipment Grouting"
by Don Harrison (Gulf Publishing Company, 2000)
g. International Standards Organization ISO 1940-1 (8/2003)
"Mechanical Vibration - Balance Quality Requirements for Rotors in a Constant (Rigid) State"
Part 1: "Specification and Verification of Balance Tolerances"
2. For the purpose of this workbook, small pump packages are those with a total weight of less than 5,000 lbs.,
whereas large pump packages are those with a total weight equal to or greater than 5,000 lbs.
3. In the "Small Pump" worksheet, only the foundation minimum width, the mass (weight) ratio, the vertical
mode natural frequency, and the static soil bearing pressure are checked.
4. In the "Large Pump" worksheet, initially the foundation minimum width and the the mass (weight) ratio are
checked. Then a simplified dynamic machine foundation analysis for an assumed "block-type" foundation is
performed. This includes frequency ratio checks, as well as a forced vibration analysis for only the vertical,
horizontal, and rocking modes of vibration. (Note: torsional/twisting mode is not considered in this analysis.)
Amplitudes and velocities of vibration are determined, and the machine foundation performance can then be
manually evaluated by the user from the "General Machinery Vibration Severity Chart which is included.
Finally, both the static and dynamic soil bearing pressures are checked.
5. In the "Large Pump" worksheet, the assumed dynamic analysis of a machine foundation supported on soil is
made by the commonly accepted approach of idealizing the foundation-soil system as a simple
lumped-parameter, mass-spring-dashpot vibrating system. The "block-type" foundation is assumed to
be a rigid body vibrating on the surface of an elastic half-space. The equivalent soil spring represents the
elastic resistance of the soil, while the dashpot represents the damping effect of the soil.
6. This program contains “comment boxes” which contain a wide variety of information including explanations
of input or output items, equations used, data tables, etc. (Note: presence of a “comment box” is denoted by
a “red triangle” in the upper right-hand corner of a cell. Merely move the mouse pointer to the desired cell to
view the contents of that particular "comment box".)
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Losa De Fundacion para Bombas apoyadas en suelo

Analisis para Fundacion de Bloques para Fundación
Para bombas pequeñas Con un peso menor a < 2200 Kgs.
Codigo de Proyecto : Cliente:
Codigo de Documento : Diseño:

Input Data:

Tipo de Bomba = Centrifugal

Potencia , HP = 50 HP
Peso del Equipo, We = 400 kg C.L. Shaft
Frencuencia de Operación de la Bomba., fo = 1233 Rpm 30°
Distancia entre Losa Superior y SHAFT, Dps = 1 Mts Dps
Largo de la fundacion, Lf = 23 Mts
Ancho de la Fundacion, Bf = 2 Mts Losa de Fundación Tf
Espesor de la fundacion, Tf = 1 Mts
Densidad del Concreto , gc = 2500 kgf/m3
Coeficiente de Balasto, k = 8 kgf/cm3 Lf
Tension Admisible del Suelo, qa = 4 Kgf/cm2
Nomenclature
Results:

Check Width of Foundation:

Shaft to B/Fdn., Hps = 6.562 ft. Hps = Dps+Tf
Min. Fdn. Width, Bf(min) = 7.577 ft. Bf(min) = 2* (Hps*TAN(30)) <= Bf

Check Weight (Mass) Ratio:

Actual Wt. Ratio, WR = 287.50 WR = Wf/We >= WRr
Req'd. Wt. Ratio, WRr = 3 Use: WRr >= 3 for centrifugal pump

Parameters for Determing Total System Stiffness and Mass:

Fdn. Base Area, Af = 495.14 ft.^2 Af = Lf*Bf
Foundation Stiffness, K = 2.473E+08 lb./ft. K = (k*1728)*Af (Note: effect of any embedment of fdn. is neglected.)
Foundation Weight, Wf = 253531.6 lbs. Wf = (Lf*Bf*Tf)*gc
Accel. Due to Gravity, g = 32.20 ft./sec^2 g = 32.2 (a given constant)
Total System Mass, M = 7901.0 lb.-sec^2/ft. M = (We+Wf)/g

Determine Natural Frequency: (Note: for vertical vibration mode only.)

Natural Frequency, fn = 1689.4 rpm fn = 60/(2*p)*SQRT(K/M)

Check Frequency Ratio: (Note: acceptable ranges: 1.4 <= FR <= 0.7)
FR = 0.73 FR = fo/fn
Forced vibration analysis is recommended
Check Soil Bearing Pressure for Static Loads Only: (Note: limit actual to <= 0.5*allowable.)
Fdn. Base Area, Af = 495.14 ft.^2 Af = Lf*Bf
qs = 513.8 psf qs = (We+Wf)/Af <= 0.5*qa

Reference: "Pump Foundation" - Structural Engineering Guideline 000.215.1227

by Fluor Enterprises (August 12, 2009)

Comments:

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lo

Reviso:

C.L. Shaft
30° 30°

Hps

Bf(min)
Bf

Increase width

O.K.

of any embedment of fdn. is neglected.)

Not desirable
on analysis is recommended

O.K.

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 50 hp
882 lbs.
1233 rpm
3.281 ft.
75.459 ft.
6.562 ft.
3.281 ft.
156 pcf
289 pci
8193 psf
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PUMP FOUNDATIONS SUPPORTED ON SOIL

Simplified Dynamic Machine Foundation Analysis for "Block-Type" Foundations
for Large Pumps with Total Equipment Package Weights >= 5,000 lbs.
Job Name: Subject:
Job Number: Originator: Checker:

Input Data:

Type of Pump = Centrifugal

When only the values of rotor operating speed and rotor weight are available from
Power Rating, HP = 150 the equipment supplier, the dynamic machine unbalance force can be
hp
Equipment Weight, We = 7000
lbs. conservatively estimated from the following empirical formula:
Pump Operating Freq., fo = rpm800 Fo = (Rotor Speed/6000)*Rotor Weight C.L. Shaft
Shaft to B/Frame, Dps = 3.000
ft. where: Fo = Unbalance Force (lb.)
30° 30°
C.G. to B/Frame, Hcg = 2.250 Rotor Speed, Hcg C.G. fo (rpm)
ft. Dps
Rotor Weight (lb.) Hps
Vert. Dyn. Force, Fov = 46.7
lbs.
When Reference:
only the values "Foundations for Dynamic
of rotor operating speed Equipment" - ACI 351.3R-04
and rotor weight are available from
Horiz. Dyn. Force, Foh = 46.7
lbs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Block"the Foundation
the equipment
h supplier, dynamic machineTfunbalance force can be
Rock. Dyn. Torque, Toy = 140.0
ft.-lbs. When the values
conservatively estimated of the fromrotortheoperating
followingspeed,
empirical rotor weight, and unbalance
formula:
Foundation Length, Lf = 10.000
ft. Fo (eccentricity) are available from the equipment supplier, Bf(min)
the dynamic machine
= (Rotor Speed/6000)*Rotor Weight
Foundation Width, Bf = 7.500
ft. unbalance
where: Fo = force
Unbalancecan be determined
LfForce (lb.) from the following Bf dynamics formula:
Foundation Thickness, Tf = 3.000
ft. Fo = Rotor
(m*e/12)*wSpeed, o^2 fo (rpm)
A foundation
where:
Rotor embedded
Unbalance
Weight inForce,
(lb.) Nomenclature
cohesionless
Fo (lb.)
Fdn. Embedment, h = 1.500
ft.
soils typically
Reference: maintains
Wr
"Foundations good
= Rotor Weight forcontact
(lb.)
Dynamic Equipment" - ACI 351.3R-04
Concrete Unit Wt., gc = pcf150
between the soilNotes: 1. Dynamic analysis is based on a simple, lumped-parameter,
m =and Rotor theMass sides(lb.-sec.^2/ft.)
of the = Wr/g
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soil Unit Wt., gs = 120
pcf foundatiom. However,mass-spring-dashpot
for cohesive soils,vibrating system. The equivalent soil
When
The the values
value g = Soil
of the Acceleration
of theShearrotor of Gravity
operating
Modulus, =can
32.2
G,speed, ft./sec.^2
berotor weight,
obtained andthe
from unbalance
Soil Shear Modulus, G = 3600
psi particularly those
(eccentricity) e = of
Mass the
are available expansive
spring
Unbalance represents type, it velocity,
the elastic
(eccentricity) resistance of the
(in.) (Note: soil, by
while
12 the
following equation based onfrom the the
shear equipment
wave supplier,
vs: the dynamic
divide tomachine
convert to ft.)
Poisson's Ratio, m = 0.30
is best to ignore
unbalance force the
can embedment,
be dashpot
determined or from
represents at thethe
damping effect of
following the soil. formula:
dynamics
G = rs*vs^2 = gs/g (psi)
Allow. Soil Press., qa = psf least
2000 assumewaoreduced embedment
Fwhere:
o = (m*e/12)*w
depth to ber= soil=ofor
used
Operating
^22. Only
mass theFrequency
sensity
analysis.
(rad./sec.)
vertical, horizontal,
(lb.-sec.^2/ft.^4) and rocking modes of vibration
Thus:
where: F o = ((Wr/g)*e/12)*(fo/9.549)^2
Unbalance Force,
gs = soil unit weight (pcf) F
are consideredo (lb.) in this simplified dynamic analysis.
Results: where:
Wr foRotor
= Operating
g = =acceleration Weight
3. Vibration
due Speed
(lb.)
analysis (rpm)
to gravity performed
= 32.2isft./sec.^2
approximate, since horizontal
m =wRotor
o = fo/(2*p/60)
Mass = fomodes
/9.549are=merely
(lb.-sec.^2/ft.)
and rocking Wr/g added, but are not "coupled".
Check Width of Foundation: The------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
g = Acceleration
Soil Shear Modulus, G, of isGravity = 32.2 to
also related ft./sec.^2
the Soil Elastic
Based e on
= the
Mass rotor type
Unbalance and the rotor
(eccentricity)
Poisson's Ratio, m, as follows: operating speed,
(in.) (Note: dividethe
by 12acceptable
to convert todynamic
ft.)
Shaft to B/Fdn., Hps = 6.000 ft. Modulus,Hps E, and= Dps+Tf
machine unbalance force can also be estimated from International Standards
Min. Fdn. Width, Bf(min) = 6.928 G = E/(2*(1+m))
Bf(min) =ISO (psi)
2* (Hps*TAN(30))
ft.
Organization
wo = Operating 1940-1 (2003),<=
Frequency
Bf 1:
Table
(rad./sec.)
O.K.
G = e *w = Machine
Thus: Fo = ((Wr/g)*e/12)*(fo/9.549)^2
per o Rotor Classification Number (mm/sec.)*
Check Weight (Mass) Ratio: where: fo =where:
Operating eper Speed
= Permissible
(rpm) Unbalance (lb./in.)/lb. of Rotor Mass
Foundation Weight, Wf = 33750.0 lbs. Wf
wo = = (Lf*Bf*Tf)*gc
wo = Operating
fo/(2*p/60) = fo/9.549 Frequency (rad./sec.)
Actual Wt. Ratio, WR = 4.82 Thus: Fo= =Wf/We
WR >=/12)*w
WRr o^2 = m*(G/304.8)*wo = (Wr/g)*(G/304.8)*(fo/9.549)^2
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(m*eper
Req'd. Wt. Ratio, WRr = 3 Based onUse: the rotor
WRrthe
*Note: type
>="G"3 and
for the rotor
centrifugal
numbers operating
shown pumpin ISO speed,
1940-1 theTable
O.K. acceptable dynamic
1 are referencing
machine unbalance force can
numerical also be
values withestimated from International
units of mm/sec. Thus, firstStandards
divide the
Organization
Determine Equivalent Circular Footing Radius for Each ISO 1940-1 (2003),
applicable
Vibration Mode:TableTable
1 "G"1:number by 25.4 to convert to in./sec. and
G = e per*wothen = divide
Machine by 12
Rotor ro convert to ft./sec.
Classification Number (mm/sec.)*
Vertical Mode: rov = 4.886 ft. rov = SQRT(Bf*Lf/p)
where: eper = Permissible Unbalance (lb./in.)/lb. of Rotor Mass
Horizontal Mode: roh = 4.886 ft. roh = SQRT(Bf*Lf/p)
wo = Operating Frequency (rad./sec.)
Rocking Mode: roy = 4.600 ft. roy = (Lf*Bf^3/(3*p))^(1/4)
Thus: Fo = (m*eper/12)*wo^2 = m*(G/304.8)*wo = (Wr/g)*(G/304.8)*(fo/9.549)^2
*Note: the "G" numbers shown in ISO 1940-1 Table 1 are referencing
Determine Total System Mass and Inertia for Each Vibration numerical Mode: values with units of mm/sec. Thus, first divide the
Accel. Due to Gravity, g = 32.2 ft./sec^2 g = 32.2 (a given
applicable Table constant)
1 "G" number by 25.4 to convert to in./sec. and
Vertical Mode: Mv = 1265.5 lb.-sec^2/ft. Mv =then (We+Wf)/g
divide by 12 ro convert to ft./sec.
Horizontal Mode: Mh = 1265.5 lb.-sec^2/ft. Mh = (We+Wf)/g
Rocking Mode: Iy = 14049.4 lb.-sec^2-ft. Iy = (Wf*(Bf^2+Tf^2)/12+Wf*(Tf/2)^2+We*(Hcg+Tf)^2)/g
(Note: inertia of equipment about its own centroidal axis is neglected.)
Determine Spring Coefficient for Rectangular Footings for Each Vibration Mode:
Vertical Mode: bv = Err:502 bv = value obtained from Figure 4-1 from Reference #3.
Horizontal Mode: bh = 0.995 bh = value obtained from Figure 4-1 from Reference #3.
Rocking Mode: by = 0.485 by = value obtained from Figure 4-1 from Reference #3.

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Determine Spring Constant Embedment Factor for Each Vibration Mode:

Vertical Mode: hv = 1.129 hv = 1+0.6*(1-m)*h/rov
Horizontal Mode: hh = 1.287 hh = 1+0.55*(2-m)*h/roh
Rocking Mode: hy = 1.286 hy = 1+1.2*(1-m)*h/roy+0.2*(2-m)*(h/roy)^3

Determine Total System Stiffness for Each Vibration Mode: (Note: use equations for rectangular footing.)
Vertical Mode: Kv = Err:502 lb./ft. Kv = (G*144)/(1-m)*bv*SQRT(Lf*Bf)*hv
Horizontal Mode: Kh = 1.495E+07 lb./ft. Kh = 2*(1+m)*(G*144)*bh*SQRT(Lf*Bf)*hh
Rocking Mode: Ky = 2.598E+08 lb.-ft./rad. Ky = (G*144)/((1-m)*by*Lf*Bf^2*hy

Determine Mass or Inertia Ratio for Each Vibration Mode:

Soil Mass Density, rs = 3.727 lb-sec^2/ft^4 rs = gs/g
Vertical Mode: Bv = 0.509 Bv = (1-m)*Mv/(4*rs*rov^3)
Horizontal Mode: Bh = 0.598 Bh = (7-8*m)*Mh/(32*(1-m)*rs*roh^3)
Rocking Mode: By = 0.481 By = 3*(1-m)*Iy/(8*rs*roy^5)

Determine Damping Ratio Embedment Factor for Each Vibration Mode:

Vertical Mode: av = 1.384 av = 1+1.9*(1-m)*h/roh/SQRT(hv)
Horizontal Mode: ah = 1.874 ah = 1+1.9*(2-m)*h/roh/SQRT(hh)
Rocking Mode: ay = 1.054 ay = (1+0.7*(1-m)*h/roy+0.6*(2-m)*(h/roy)^3)/SQRT(hy)

Determine Total Damping Ratio for Each Vibration Mode: (Damping Ratio = geometric damping + internal damping.)
The DampingDv = Ratio is the sum of the+ 0.05 <= 0.95
(0.425/SQRT(Bv))*av
Vertical Mode: Dv = 0.874
geometric
The Damping (radiation)
Ratio isdamping
the sum +ofthe theinternal
Horizontal Mode: Dh = 0.600 (material)Dh
geometric
= (0.288/SQRT(Bh))*ah
damping
(radiation) in damping
soil. The+Damping + 0.05 <= 0.60
the internal
Correction Factor, ny = 1.380 Ratio is ny =
the % 1.219/By^(0.169)
of critcal for By <=
damping.
(material) damping in soil. The Damping 1, ny = 1.219/By^(0.0758) for 1 < By <= 5
Unlike
Rocking Mode: Dy = 0.167 damping
Ratio Dy %= of
(0.15/((1+ny*By)*SQRT(ny*By)))*ay
in structures,
is the critcalgeometric
damping. dampingUnlike + 0.05 <= 0.40
can be very high, particularly
damping in structures, geometric damping
(Note: internal material for
damping bothin the
soil is assumed = 0.05 for all 3 modes.)
Determine System Natural Frequencies forvertical
canEach and horizontal
Vibration
be very Mode: modesfor
high, particularly of vibration.
both the
Vertical Mode: fnv = Err:502 rpmThe internal
vertical and damping
fnv horizontal inmodes
soil is of
= 60/(2*p)*SQRT(Kv/Mv) relatively
vibration.
Horizontal Mode: fnh = 1037.8 rpm small,
The and
internal is assumed
damping into be
soil
fnh = 60/(2*p)*SQRT(Kh/Mh) 5%
is in this
relatively
program.
small, and is =assumed to be 5% in this
Rocking Mode: fny = 1105.5 rpm fny 60/(2*p)*SQRT(Ky/(ny*Iy))
program.
Note: critical damping is the minimum
Check Frequency Ratio for Each Vibration Mode:
amount
Note: of viscous
critical damping damping
(Note: that
acceptable
is the minimumresults in 1.2
ranges: a <= FR <= 0.8)
Vertical Mode: FRv = Err:502 displaced
amount ofFRv
system= fo/fnv
viscous returning
dampingto that originalin a Err:502
its results
Horizontal Mode: FRh = 0.771 position
displacedwithout
FRh
system oscillation.
= fo/fnh
returning to its original O.K.
Rocking Mode: FRy = 0.724 position without oscillation.
FRy = fo/fny O.K.
Err:502
Determine Dynamic Magnification Factor for Each Vibration Mode:
Vertical Mode: MFv = Err:502 MFv = FRv^2/SQRT((1-FRv^2)^2+(2*Dv*FRv)^2)
Horizontal Mode: MFh = 0.588 MFh = FRh^2/SQRT((1-FRh^2)^2+(2*Dh*FRh)^2)
Rocking Mode: MFy = 0.981 MFΨ = FRΨ^2/SQRT((1-FRΨ^2)^2+(2*DΨ*FRΨ)^2)

Determine Peak Amplitude at Operating Frequency for Each Vibration Mode:

Vertical Mode: Av = Err:502 in. Av = MFv*Fov/(fo*2*π/60)^2/Mv*12
Horizontal Mode: Ah = 0.0000371 in. Ah = MFh*Foh/(fo*2*π/60)^2/Mh*12
Rocking Mode: Ay = 0.0000030 rad. AΨ = MFΨ*(ToΨ+(Foh*Hps))/(fo*2*π/60)^2/(nΨ*IΨ)

Check for Coupling Effect of Horizontal and Rocking Modes:

(fnh*fny)/SQRT(fnh^2+fny^2) = 756.64 If (fnh*fny)/SQRT(fnh^2+fny^2) >= 1.5*fo,
1.5*fo = 1200.00 then coupling effect can be neglected.
756.64 < 1200, consider coupling
Note: Superposition will be performed, but coupling analysis is preferred.

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Combine Vert. and Horiz. Components of Rocking Rotation to Vert. and Horiz. Mode Amplitudes:
Vertical Mode: Av(total) = Err:502 in. Av(total) = Av+(Ay*(Bf*12)/2) (taken at edge of fdn.)
Horiz. Mode: Ah(total) = 0.000255 in. Ah(total) = Ah+(Ay*(Hps*12)) (taken at C.L. of shaft)

Determine Combined Peak-to-Peak Amplitude at Operating Frequency for Each Vibration Mode:
Vertical Mode: Av(ptp) = Err:502 in. Av(ptp) = 2*Av(total)
Horiz. Mode: Ah(ptp) = 0.000510 in. Ah(ptp) = 2*Ah(total)
Important: Check these peak-to-peak vibration amplitudes using the "General Machine Vibration Severity Chart".

Determine Vibration Peak Velocity:

Vertical Mode: Vv = Err:502 in./sec. Vv = Av(total)*(fo*(2*p/60))
Horizontal Mode: Vh = 0.021 in./sec. Vh = Ah(total)*(fo*(2*p/60))
Important: Check these peak vibration velocities using the "General Machine Vibration Severity Chart".

Determine Transmissibility Factors for Each Vibration Mode:

Vertical Mode: TFv = Err:502 TFv = FRv^2*SQRT(1+(2*Dv*FRv)^2)/SQRT((1-FRv^2)^2+(2*Dv*FRv)^2)
Horizontal Mode: TFh = 0.801 TFh = FRh^2*SQRT(1+(2*Dh*FRh)^2)/SQRT((1-FRh^2)^2+(2*Dh*FRh)^2)
Rocking Mode: TFy = 1.009 TFΨ = FRΨ^2*SQRT(1+(2*DΨ*FRΨ)^2)/SQRT((1-FRΨ^2)^2+(2*DΨ*FRΨ)^2)
(Note: Transmissibility Factors should preferrably be <= 3.)
Determine Dymanic Forces Transmitted to Ground for Each Vibration Mode:
Vertical Mode: Pov = Err:502 lbs. Pov = TFv*Fov
Horizontal Mode: Poh = 37.4 lbs. Poh = TFh*Foh
Rocking Mode: Moy = 141.3 ft.-lbs. Poy = TFy*Toy

Check Maximum Soil Bearing Pressure for Static Loads Only: (Note: limit actual to <= 0.5*allowable.)
Fdn. Base Area, Af = 75.00 ft.^2 Af = Lf*Bf
qs = 543.3 psf qs = (We+Wf)/Af <= 0.5*qa O.K.

Check Maximum Soil Bearing Pressure for Static + Dynamic Loads: (Note: limit actual to <= 0.75*allowable.)
Fdn. Base Area, Af = 75.00 ft.^2 Af = Lf*Bf
qsd = Err:502 psf qsd = (We+Wf+Pov)/Af+(Moy+Poh*Hps)/(Lf*Bf^2/6) <= 0.75*qa
Err:502
References: 1. "Design of Structures and Foundations for Vibrating Machines"
by Suresh C. Arya, Michael W. O'Neill, and George Pincus - Gulf Publishing Company (5/1979)
2. "Foundation Design for Vibrating Machines"
by Suresh C. Arya, Roland P.Drewyer, and George Pincus - Hydrocarbon Processing (11/1975)
3. "Foundation Design for Reciprocating Compressors"
by Suresh C. Arya, Roland P.Drewyer, and George Pincus - Hydrocarbon Processing (5/1977)
4. "Pump Foundation" - Structural Engineering Guideline 000.215.1227
by Fluor Enterprises (August 12, 2009)
5. "Vibrating Machinery Foundations on Soil (Using Frequency Independent Criteria)" -
Structural Engineering Guideline 000.215.1233 - by Fluor Enterprises (April 13, 2009)

Comments:

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GENERAL MACHINERY
VIBRATION SEVERITY CHART
For use as a GUIDE in judging vibration as a warning of impending trouble.

Vibration Frequency - RPM

Values shown are for filtered

readings taken on the
machine structure or bearing
cap.

(Note: 1mil = 0.001 inch)

(Chart by IRD Mechanalysis, Inc. - Columbus, Ohio - 1975)

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