Design of Large Steam Turbine-Generator Foundations

by
Task Committee on Turbine Foundations of the Fossil Power Committee and the Nuclear Energy Committee of the Energy Division of ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-597-6 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-597-4 (ISBN-10), 1987, Soft Cover, Pg. 83

Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book

Abstract:

This report is a guide for engineers who are responsible for the design and analysis of large turbine-generator foundations. A description of the various components of turbine-generator equipment is presented. Load cases that must be considered for analysis and design of the foundation are discussed. Guidelines are provided for establishing initial overall foundation dimensions, and for establishing the initial sizes of the transverse and longitudinal girders, columns, and foundation mat. Development of both static and dynamic analytical models for the turbine foundation, including the mat and supporting soil, is discussed. A commentary is given on the various deflection criteria utilized and the load cases to be considered for evaluating deflections. Design criteria for the components of the foundation are reviewed. A general discussion of steel foundations is presented. The concept of spring-mounted machine foundations and their details are reviewed.

Subject Headings: Foundation design | Machine foundations | Turbines | Mat foundations | Materials engineering | Load factors | Equipment and machinery

 

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