Introduction and Design methodology

Introduction and Design methodology

The following Structural design calculations have been performed for the design of foundation for Gas Turbine Generator, supplied by the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. for the Tuwairqi Steel Mills project.

For the design of foundation, in addition to static loads, dynamic forces have also been considered and a Block Type foundation has been adopted which is considered to be suitable for machines producing impulsive and periodical forces at high speeds.Outline dimensions of the foundation block have been established conforming to Vendor drawings.Detailed long hand calculations have been performed facilitated with in-house developed worksheets for the analysis and design of foundation system under static and dynamic loads including foundation stability checks for sliding and soil bearing pressures.