Foundations for Industrial Machines

Dr. Krishna Gopal Bhatia has been engaged for over 30 years in the design, testing and review of machine foundations for various industrial projects in petrochemical plants, refineries, power plants and other large facilities. Moreover, he conducted extensive tests on machine foundation models and prototypes, as well as multiple failure analysis studies on various types of machines in this period. He has been active in several big companies, such as Bharat Heavy Electricals, Engineers India Ltd. Moreover, he has fulfilled executive roles at a number of earthquake societies and research institutes. In this reference guide, the author presents practical data and a design philosophy for the improvement of the design of foundations to enhance machine performance by more comprehensive evaluation of site soil data, better understanding of machine data. In this volume, more sophisticated modelling techniques, analysis techniques, structural design processes and construction technologies are proposed, in combination with guidelines for a more intense collaboration between foundation designer and machine manufacturer.

1. Machines and Foundations; I. Theory of Vibration Basic Understanding with Specific Application to Machine Foundation Design: 2. Single Degree of Freedom System; 3. Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems; 4. Vibration Isolation; 5. Design Sub-grade Parameters; 6. Design Machine Parameters; 7. Design Foundation Parameters; II. Design Parameters: 8. Modelling and Analysis; 9. Foundations for Rotary Machines; 10. Foundation for Reciprocating Machines; 11. Foundation for Impact and Implusive Load Machines; IV: Design of Foundations - Vibration Isolation System: 12. Vibration Isolation System; V. Construction Aspects & Case Studies: 13. Construction Aspects; 14. Case Studies.