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Vertical Vessel FDN Design Guide
Vertical Vessel FDN Design Guide
PURPOSE
This practice establishes guidelines and recommended procedures for the design of vertical vessel
foundations using AFES(=Automatic Foundation Engineering System). AFES can design vertical vessel
foundations as either soil- or pile-supported footings.
CONTENTS
This practice comprises the following:
There is a need to gather all necessary data from responsible disciplines such as load data of
machine or equipment from Mechanical group, etc. before proceeding to modeling. You can input
loads directly to AFES through the Load Case/Combination feature or import superstructure
analysis result files for foundation analysis and design.
Below figures are foundation types commonly used for vertical vessel equipment supports.
Use : OCT Block Foundation
Design data sample for equipment is shown below based from actual projects. This equipment is a vertical
vessel supported by octagonal shape foundation.
DESIGN DATA
Equipment Design Data
Sample spreadsheet calculation for wind and seismic load is presented below which was applied for actual
project. This kind of calculation can be done by manual, excel, visual basic or in any form provided to satisfy
code and standard requirements.
c) Click OK button.
The Load Combination form will appear as shown.
The foundation modules in red box shown in above figure are normally used for vertical vessel equipment.
At the end of this step, we will create the structure as shown below.
<Footing tab>
<Pier tab>
d) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing.
e) Click Save button.
6.2 Edit footing size of group G2.
a) Select G2 from the Group selection in top menu.
<Footing tab>
<Pier tab>
d) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.
e) Click Save button.
6.3 Edit footing size of group G3.
a) Select G3 from the Group selection in top menu.
<Footing tab>
<Pier tab>
d) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.
e) Click Save button.
6.4 Edit footing size of group G4.
a) Select G4 from the Group selection in top menu.
<Footing tab>
<Pier tab>
c) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.
d) Click Save button.
Repeat above steps in creating new circular pile array arrangement then click Add Draw to include to
defined pile arrangement.
8.2 Set Pile Arrangement for foundation group G3-F6. (Rectangular by Coordinates)
a) Select G3 from the Group selection and 4(F6) from the Pier in top menu.
Vertical Loads
Erection Weight: Fabricated weight of vessel, generally taken from vessel drawing, plus internals, platforms,
manways, and piping that are actually erected with the vessel.
Empty Weight: Fabricated weight of vessel plus weight of internals, piping, insulation, fireproofing, and
platforms; generally taken from vessel drawing.
Operating Weight: Empty weight plus weight of operating liquid or catalyst; generally taken from vessel
drawing.
Test Weight: Empty weight plus weight of water required for hydrostatic test; generally taken from vessel
drawing.
It should be determined whether a hydrostatic test will actually be done in the field. It is generally desirable
to design for test weight since unforeseen circumstances may occur.
The above loads should be considered as dead loads when applying load factors used in ultimate strength
design.
Wind Loads
Wind loads should be calculated in accordance with the job specifications and Company Structural
Engineering Guidel: Wind Load Calculation.
Wind loads are normally calculated by the Mechanical group, however, verification by the Structural group
may be required. Wind loads calculated by hand should be compared to the computer printout. If the two
results compare favorably, the mechanical results should be used for foundation design. If the results do not
compare favorably, the differences shall be jointly discussed and resolved.
When calculating or checking wind loads, due consideration should be given to factors which may
significantly affect total wind loads such as the application of dynamic gust factors or the presence of
spoilers on the vessel.
Seismic Loads
In earthquake zones, seismic forces determined in accordance with job specifications, usually conforming
with the UBC (Uniform Building Code), will replace wind forces when greater. Refer to Structural Company
Engineering Guide: Earthquake Engineering, for seismic design considerations and procedures.
Seismic loads calculated by the Mechanical group shall be independently verified as appropriate by the
Structural group.
Thermal Loads
Thrusts due to thermal expansion of piping will be included in the operating load combinations, when
deemed advisable. Dead load factors will be applied to the resultants of piping thermal loadings. Consult
with the Pipe Stress Engineer for any thermal loads that are to be considered.
DESIGN LOAD COMBINATION
The default allowable or unfactored load combinations for a vertical vessel foundation generated by AFES
depend on the concrete design code selected. For eg if ACI code is selected, the combinations are as follows:
- Self Weight + Oper
- Self Weight + Oper + Wind X Direction
c) Click OK button.
c) Click OK button.
d) Check structures to include BOM Take off calculation from the form below.
e) Click OK button.