Comprehensive Rotating Equipment
Foundation Solutions
Rotating and reciprocating equipment foundation systems are subjected to dynamic forces – which over time can lead to degradation – which may significantly impact the performance of the machinery they are designed to support.
Investigation
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES offers highly specialized assessment and engineering services for equipment foundation systems. These services are designed to complement and enhance machinery analysis. The objective of a comprehensive condition assessment is to identify the root cause of problems and the level of damage.
Products & Design Support
Our team helps to select the best materials and technologies including items such as concrete, grout and anchor bolts to improve the performance and longevity of the foundation system. Our solutions are comprehensive and address major considerations when working with dynamic machinery and their foundations.
Solutions for Foundations
Typical Applications
Investigation, Testing & Analysis of Foundation Systems
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES offers a range of testing and deliverables to thoroughly assess and analyze the condition of a foundation system, aimed at identifying the root cause of deterioration. An initial assessment may include review of the foundation system design, equipment data and a visual observation with the equipment running. If a full condition assessment is required, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES performs a series of advanced testing to determine the condition of the foundation system.
Foundation Vibration Analysis
Designed to complement and enhance owners’ in-house machinery analysis, our engineers utilize the data acquired to perform free vibration, harmonic and steady state analysis to study the foundation behavior under load.
Finite Element Analysis
Vibration data is used in conjunction with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to model various repair solutions to predict future performance of the foundation system – to help select the best repair solution.
Non-Destructive Testing
Semi-Destructive & Lab Testing
Reporting on Foundation Condition Assessment
If a full condition assessment is required, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES performs a series of advanced testing to determine the condition of the foundation system. Following the field investigation, the client receives a comprehensive report that includes:
By incorporating the capabilities of our contracting companies, our final report and client briefing can also provide repair alternatives and their associated order-of-magnitude repair investments.
Engineered Solution Development
Whether repairing the foundation or modifying it for new equipment, designing a solution should incorporate the latest technologies for the unique operating conditions of rotating equipment. Selecting the best materials and technologies for items such as concrete, grout and anchor bolts can dramatically improve the performance and longevity of the foundation system. Our solutions are comprehensive and address major considerations when working with dynamic machinery and their foundations.
Products for Equipment Foundations
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES offers advanced products and systems that can help solve challenges specific to rotating equipment foundations:
Tstrata Concrete Repair Materials™
Specialized vibration resistant concrete used for foundation pads and blocks.
Post-Tensioning Systems
High strength bars that are used for anchoring mechanical components or to improve strength and maintain compression in concrete elements.
Threaded Bars
High strength bars that are used for anchoring mechanical components or to improve strength and maintain compression in concrete elements.
Precast Equipment Foundations
Polyshield® premanufactured pump foundation systems replace the baseplate, foundation, anchor bolts and grout pad. Made from polymer concrete, Polyshield® offers enhanced vibration and chemical resistance.
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